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SCRIPTURE  MANUAL, 

ALPHABETICALLY  AND  SYSTEMATICALLY  ARRANGED, 


DESIGNED  TO  FACILITATE  THE  FINDING  OF 

PROOF  TEXTS. 


BY  CHARLES  SIMMONS. 


STEREOTYPE  EDITION,  ENLARGED  AND  REVISED. 


NEW  YORK: 

M.  W.  DODD,  BRICK  CHURCH  CHAPEL; 

BOSTON : CROCKER  AND  BREWSTER. 


1846. 


Entered,  according  to  the  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1845, 
BY  CHARLES  SIMMONS, 

In  the  Clerk’s  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States 
for  the  Southern  District  of  New  York. 


STEREOTYPED  BY  T.  B.  SMITH, 
216  WILLIAM  STREET,  NEW  YORK. 


INTRODUCTION, 


BY  DR.  SPRING-. 


The  object  of  the  present  work  is  clearly  announced  in 
its  title.  It  is  to  collect  within  a small  compass  the  in- 
structions of  unerring  wisdom  upon  a great  variety  of  sub- 
jects which  relate  to  the  present  and  eternal  interests  of 
men,  and  comprising  the  doctrines  and  duties  of  a super- 
natural revelation.  A reference  to  the  list  of  subjects 
which  the  work  contains,  will  show  that  the  author’s  re- 
searches have  been  extensive  ; while  a comparison  of  the 
work  with  others  of  the  same  general  character  evinces 
patient  labor,  and  cannot  fail  to  give  it  pre-eminence. 
While  the  track  pursued  is  not  new,  it  is  more  thorough, 
and  more  easily  followed  than  that  marked  out  by  any  pre- 
vious compiler  known  to  myself.  The  work  contains  not 
merely  the  proof  texts  on  the  subjects  to  which  it  refers  ; 
but,  what  appears  to  my  own  mind  one  of  its  excellences, 
the  texts  that  illustrate  these  great  subjects.  The  work  is 
truly  an  epitome  of  the  Bible,  presenting  its  great  truths  in 
that  order  in  which  they  will  be  most  easily  found  by  the 
reader.  Though  the  arrangement  of  the  subjects  is  alpha- 
betical, in  the  illustration  of  the  subjects  themselves  the 
author  has  observed  that  connection  between  one  truth  and 
another  which  gives  to  each  its  proper  place.  To  minis- 
ters, Sabbath  School  teachers,  Sabbath  Schools,  and  families 
the  work  is  of  great  value.  It  is  fit  on  every  account  that 
the  author  should  be  encouraged  in  this  production  ; but 
chiefly  for  its  own  intrinsic  worth.  The  work  is  an  unpre- 
suming, yet  dignified  tribute  to  the  word  of  God,  worthy 
the  acceptance  of  the  church,  and  one  which  every  man 
may  prize. 

GARDINER  SPRING. 

Brick  Church  Chapel , New  York,  March , 1845. 


NOTICES  OF  THE  WORK. 


From  Dr.  Woods. 

Dear  Sir — After  attending  very  carefully  to  your  Scripture  Manual, 
I am  free  to  say,  that  the  work  appears  to  me  to  be  one  of  uncommon 
importance ; and  I shall  be  much  gratified,  if  the  thought  and  time  I 
have  devoted  to  it  may  contribute  to  render  it  more  acceptable  to  the 
public,  and  more  permanently  useful.  I consider  your  Text  Book  to  be 
remarkably  well  suited  to  the  object  in  view,  and  likely  to  be  the  book 
which  will  satisfy  not  only  common  people,  but  ministers,  and  all  men 
of  logical  minds  and  a cultivated  taste.  It  is  my  confident  opinion,  that 
it  will  take  the  place  of  all  other  works  of  the  kind,  and  that  nothing 
else  will  be  called  for  or  attempted  for  a great  while  to  come. 

LEONARD  WOODS. 

Theol.  Seminary , Andover , Feb.  3,  1845. 


From  Dr.  Weeks. 

Having  spent  considerable  time  in  a careful  examination  of  the 
third  edition  of  Mr.  Simmons’s  Scripture  Manual,  I am  happy  to  state, 
that  I think  it  contains  important  improvements  upon  the  former  edi- 
tions. The  statement  and  arrangement  of  the  great  subjects  of  doctrine 
and  duty,  and  the  selection  of  the  most  appropriate  texts  on  each  sub- 
ject, cannot  fail,  I think,  to  render  this  work  highly  acceptable  and 
useful.  Ministers  of  the  gospel,  instructors  in  Sabbath  Schools,  and  all 
who  make  the  Bible  their  study,  will  find  their  labors  greatly  facilitated 
by  it.  As  a family  book,  I know  of  no  work  of  human  compilation  so 
full  of  instruction,  admonition,  and  consolation,  and  so  worthy  of  a place 
in  every  house.  WM.  R.  WEEKS. 

Newark , Feb.  1845. 


From  a Notice  by  Dr.  Ide  of  Medway , Ms. 

The  diligent  author  of  the  Scripture  Manual  deserves  the  thanks  of 
the  Christian  public,  for  his  seasonable  and  valuable  work,  so  well  suited, 
not  only  to  aid  Christians  and  ministers  in  the  investigation  and  defence 
of  the  truth,  but  to  meet  and  counteract  a host  of  destructive  errors, 
now  prevalent  in  our  land.  It  is  hoped  that  he  will  receive  the  liberal 
patronage  of  the  public  in  this  very  commendable  effort  to  do  good. 


From  a Notice  by  Dr.  Stows,  Braintree,  Ms. 

The  Scripture  Manual  is  a work  of  unquestionable  value.  None  of 
the  questions  it  proposes  are  unimportant,  and  the  answers  given  to 
them  in  the  words  of  the  Holy  Spirit  are  select,  full,  and  judicious.  I 
know  of  no  other  compilation  of  God’s  truth,  prepared  by  uninspired 
mind,  that  I should  so  heartily  rejoice  to  find  in  the  hands  of  every 
family  of  my  charge — indeed,  in  every  family  in  the  land. 


From  Dr.  Pond. 

I have  run  my  eye  over  your  Scripture  Manual,  and  think  it  an  ex- 
cellent book  of  reference  for  ministers  and  private  Christians.  As  a 
help  in  the  selection  of  proof  texts,  on  almost  any  subject  in  the  Bible, 
I know  of  nothing  of  equal  value.  ENOCH  POND. 

Theo.  Seminary,  Bangor,  Me. 


NOTICES  OF  THE  WORK. 


From  Dr.  Nott,  President  of  Union  College. 

A work  in  which  the  teaching  of  the  Bible,  on  the  great  questions 
of  faith  and  practice  are  fuliy  and  impartially  presented,  has  long  been 
a desideratum.  The  Scripture  Manual  (so  far  as  I have  been  able  to 
examine  it)  appears  in  an  eminent  degree  to  be  such  a work ; and  pre- 
suming that  l't  is  so  throughout,  I do  not  hesitate  to  recommend  it  as  a 
useful  Manual,  to  all  who  desire  to  become  acquainted  with  the  teach- 
ings of  unerring  wisdom  on  questions  of  this  sort  ; especially  to  Minis- 
ters of  the  Gospel,  to  Sabbath  School  teachers,  and  heads  of  families. 

From  Dr.  Humphrey,  late  President  of  Amherst  College,  April  14, 
1845. 

I have  looked  over  the  Rev.  Charles  Simmons’s  Scripture  Manual 
with  some  care,  and  am  free  to  say,  I consider  it  eminently  adapted  to 
the  use  for  which  it  is  designed.  I have  seen  no  Scripture  “help”  of 
* this  class,  which  I regard  as  so  happily  conceived  and  admirably  ar- 
ranged. It  bears  the  marks  throughout,  of  great  industry  and  good 
judgment,  in  the  selection  and  arrangement  of  appropriate  texts,  under 
their  proper  heads. 

I do  not  know  where  to  find  any  young  Timothy,  who  has  “ known 
the  Holy  Scriptures  so  well  from  a child,”  as  not  to  be  aided  and  ben- 
efited, by  keeping  this  Manual  upon  his  table.  Nor  ought  the  help 
which  it  affords,  to  be  confined  exclusively  to  ministers’  studies. 
Teachers  of  Bible  Classes  and  Sabbath  Schools,  as  well  as  other  pious 
laymen  in  the  church,  who  love  to  study  the  word  of  God,  ought  to 
possess  it. 

From  Rev.  Albert  Barnes,  of  Philadelphia,  April  11,  1845. 

I have  examined  with  some  care  Mr.  Simmons’s  “ Scripture  Man- 
ual,” and  regard  it  as  a very  valuable  work.  It  is  evidently  composed 
with  great  care,  and  much  judgment  has  been  evinced  in  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  topics,  and  in  the  selection  of  texts  of  Scripture.  It  is  in- 
comparably superior  to  any  thing  of  the  kind  with  which  I am  ac- 
quainted, aud  its  extensive  circulation  and  use  cannot  but  have  a hap- 
py influence.  It  is  in  itself  an  admirable  system  of  theology,  in  which 
there  can  be  no  error,  and  in  which  Christians  may  learn,  in  a short 
compass,  what  are  the  leading  doctrines  of  religion,  and  what  are  their 
own  duties  and  privileges.  I have  no  doubt  that  the  work  will  soon 
supersede  every  other  of  the  kind,  as  I am  clearly  of  the  opinion  that 
it  should. 

From  Rev.  Dr.  Eddy,  of  Newark , N.  J.,  April  8,  1845. 

I have  examined  the  “Scripture  Manual,”  by  the  Rev.  Charles 
Simmons,  and  can  most  cheerfully  recommend  it  as  unquestionably  the 
best  work  of  the  kind  that  has  been  published.  It  will  be  found  useful,  not 
only  to  clergymen  and  Sabbath  School  teachers,  but  to  all  who  seek  to 
make  themselves  familiar  with  the  truths  of  the  sacred  Scriptures. 

From  Dr.  Cogswell,  of  Gilmanton , N.  H. 

The  Scripture  Manual,  by  Rev.  Charles  Simmons,  is  the  best  work 
of  the  kind  I have  ever  seen.  The  subjects  which  it  presents  are  im- 
portant; and  are  well  illustrated  by  the  passages  of  Scripture  selected. 
This  book  should  be  the  companion  of  all,  as  it  affords  great  facility 
for  ascertaining  the  mind  and  will  of  God  on  the  greatest  subjects  in 
morals  and  religion. 

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NOTICES  OF  TIIE  WORK. 


From  Dr.  Krebs , of  New  York. 

I have  examined  and  used  the  Scripture  Manual,  and  I am  sure  it 
will  be  a valuable  auxiliary  to  all  who  engage  in  the  systematic  study 
of  the  Scriptures. 

From  Rev.  Mr.  McEwen , of  New  London , Ct. 

In  order  and  symmetry,  I think  the  Scripture  Manual  is  not  sur- 
passed bv  any  other  work.  The  importance  of  the  book,  and  the  inge- 
nuity of  the  author  in  treating  articles  of  theology,  and  prevalent 
questions  in  ethics,  will  be  more  and  more  apparent  to  the  reader,  as 
he  progresses  in  reading  the  volume. 

From  Rev.  Samuel  Spring , E.  Hartford , Ct. 

The  Scripture  Manual  is  one  of  the  few  books  which  I can  heartily 
commend.  It  is  an  able  and  judicious  arrangement  of  those  passages 
which  teach  the  doctrines  and  inculcate  the  duties  of  the  word  of  God. 
To  the  diligent,  and  especially  to  the  systematic  reader  of  the  Bible, 
and  to  the  Sabbath  school  teacher,  the  aid  it  will  render  is  above 
price. 

From  Professor  Goodrich , of  New  Haven. 

I have  examined  your  Scripture  Manual,  and  am  pleased  with  the 
plan.  There  is  a great  deal  of  judgment  and  discrimination  in  the 
selection  of  topics,  and  the  development  of  truth.  You  have  succeeded 
excellently  in  avoiding  the  trammels  of  human  systems,  and  bringing 
out  the  mind  of  God  on  almost  every  important  topic. 

From  Rev.  Tryon  Edwards , of  New  London , Ct. 

The  Scripture  Manual  is  remarkable  for  its  order,  its  adaptedness  to 
the  times,  and  the  practical  aspect  in  which  it  presents  the  great  truths 
of  God’s  word.  On  all  important  subjects  it  is  an  ample  concordance 
of  the  Scriptures,  and  a clear  and  authoritative  commentary  of  the 
Bible  upon  itself ; and  in  the  selection  and  arrangement  of  its  topics, 
it  goes  further  than  any  similar  work  towards  presenting  the  teachings 
of  Revelation  as  a well-digested  science.  I know  of  no  work  of  the 
kind  as  thoroughly  and  judiciously  prepared,  or  as  well  fitted  to  inter- 
est and  profit  in  the  study,  the  closet,  the  family,  or  the  Sabbath  School. 

From  Professw  Stowe. 

I like  your  plan,  and  think  it  far  preferable  to  Gaston’s.  In  this  day 
of  unbelief  and  fanaticism,  of  death  slumber  and  convulsive  fits,  I hope 
your  book  will  be  an  efficient  help  in  bringing  men  back  to  the  only 
God-given  rule  of  faith  and  practice , the  Bible. 

From  Rev.  Calvin  E.  Park. 

The  somewhat  careful  attention  which  I have  had  occasion  to  pay 
to  the  Scripture  Manual  has  convinced  me  of  its  great  utility.  Its  su- 
periority to  other  works  of  a similar  character,  is,  to  my  own  mind,  very 
apparent.  The  clear  light  in  which  it  places  the  most  important  truths 
of  religion,  the  ample  evidence  it  exhibits  in  their  favor,  and  especially 
the  prominence  which  is  given  to  the  duties  of  religion,  together  with 
the  close  connection  which  is  made  to  apppear  between  the  doctrines 
of  the  gospel  and  its  practical  precepts,  are  striking  excellences  of  the 
work.  My  earnest  wish  is,  that  it  may  have  a wide  circulation. 

03*“  See  last  page  for  editorial  notices. 

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PREFACE  TO  TIIE  STEREOTYPE  EDITION. 


It  was  said  even  before  the  art  of  printing,  “ of  making  many  books 
there  is  no  end.”  But  a well-selected  and  arranged  Text  Book  would 
fill  a chasm  in  theological  literature,  and  is  greatly  needed.  It  is  unac- 
countable that  this  object  has  been  so  long  neglected,  when  its  utility  is 
so  obvious.  The  manner  in  which  Gaston  and  some  others  have  thrown 
together  numerous  texts  of  Scripture,  having  more  affinity  of  phraseol- 
ogy than  of  meaning,  and  with  too  little  regard  to  system  and  order, 
has  caused  many  persons  to  lay  their  works  aside  for  the  Concordance, 
and  Reference  Bible.  The  Scripture  Manual  owes  its  origin  to  a 
strong  conviction  of  the  need  of  a book  that  should  more  fully  embrace 
the  distinctive  features  of  the  evangelical  system — bear  more  effectually 
against  the  modern  and  deceitful  forms  of  error  and  vice,  and  assume  a 
more  convenient  order.  The  two  first  editions  were  the  result  of  indi- 
vidual effort.  The  second  edition  (nearly  twice  the  size  of  the  first) 
met  with  so  favorable  a reception  as  not  only  enabled  me  to  devote  my 
time  during  most  of  the  past  year  to  making  additions,  but  led  me  to 
secure  efficient  aid,  by  promising  a generous  compensation.  One  of  the 
oldest  professors  of  theology  in  the  country,  contrary  to  his  first  inten- 
tions, employed  several  weeks,  principally  in  improving  the  order  of  the 
work.  Another,  with  much  experience  in  teaching  both  theological  and 
classical  science,  and  well  versed  in  the  original  languages  of  the  Bible, 
has  repeatedly  examined  every  part  and  feature  of  the  work,  and  made 
critical  and  general  remarks,  both  upon  the  proof-texts  and  the  arrange- 
ment. An  esteemed  brother  in  the  ministry  looked  over  all  the  letters 
from  the  correspondents  for  the  work,  and  helped  me  much  in  deciding 
upon  proposed  additions  and  alterations,  and  in  making  improvements. 
The  more  attention  any  correspondent  has  given  the  subject,  the  deeper 
has  appeared  his  conviction  of  its  importance,  and  the  more  has  he  been 
disposed  to  make  exertions  to  help  it  forward.  This  aid,  with  more  or 
less  help  from  near  twenty  others,  several  of  whom  devoted  considerable 
time  and  thought  to  the  subject,  has  been  of  very  great  service  in  pre- 
paring the  present  edition.  The  copy  has  been  cut  from  Bibles  issued  by 
the  American  Bible  Society,  so  as  to  secure  accuracy  in  the  italic  words, 
pointing,  and  reference  to  verses. 

In  selecting  topics,  care  has  been  taken  to  embrace  those  which  have 
a prominence  in  the  Bible,  and  which  in  all  ages  have  been  considered 
of  primary  importance  in  theological  and  moral  inquiry.  Such  mani- 
festly are  those  which  Telate  to  the  perfections,  prerogatives,  designs,  prov- 
idence, and  law  of  God — the  character,  rights,  and  destiny  of  man — the 
economy  of  grace,  or  way  and  terms  of  salvation  through  Christ — our 


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PREFACR. 


essential  duties  towards  God  and  each  other,  and  civil  and  religious  insti- 
tutions. And  on  subjects  where  there  is  a prevailing  disposition  to  over- 
look the  lessons  of  past  experience,  and  to  run  into  manifest  errors,  dis- 
orders, and  delusions,  there  I have  aimed  to  be  the  more  particular  in  col- 
lecting the  testimony  of  the  sacred  writers,  to  counteract  them. 

Christian  nations  are  far  more  indebted  to  the  Bible  for  their  elevation 
above  heathenism  than  is  commonly  believed.  The  revealed  facts  re- 
specting God  and  his  designs  and  government — the  precepts  of  his  law, 
clothed  with  infinite  authority — the  promises  of  his  grace  and  the  threat- 
enings  of  his  justice,  when  properly  impressed  upon  the  hearts  and  con- 
sciences of  mankind,  are  the  best  safeguards  against  disgraceful  and 
ruinous  vices.  It  is  of  the  greatest  consequence  to  the  cause  of  civil  or- 
der, and  earthly  happiness,  as  well  as  to  the  interests  of  the  soul,  that 
these  truths  and  facts  should  be  kept  prominently  before  the  public  mind. 
All  past  experience  and  history  confirms  this  observation.  And  it  is  cer- 
tainly desirable  to  have  a well-arranged  and  copious  selection  and  clas- 
sification of  Bible  truths,  for  the  use  of  the  pastor’s  study,  the  editorial 
closet,  the  family  circle,  and  the  school-room,  for  occasional  use.  Com- 
paratively few  persons  have  a good  Concordance,  and  those  who  have 
will  find  it  a great  saving  of  time  to  have  an  alphabetical  and  systematic 
Text  Book,  embracing  the  principal  subjects  of  the  Bible,  with  a suffi- 
cient number  of  proof-texts  for  common  use.  Who  can  calculate  the  im- 
portance of  such  a book  in  a family  of  children,  with  a faithful  parent 
to  see  that  each  child  is  often  directed  to  read  such  select  portions  of  the 
Bible  as  bear  with  the  greatest  effect  against  those  errors,  vices,  or  faults 
to  which  he  is  particularly  exposed  'l  The  influence  of  Sabbath  Schools 
would  also  be  more  salutary  and  permanent,  should  their  teachers  and 
managers  give  a greater  prominence  in  their  instructions  to  the  didactic 
parts  of  the  Bible,  and  labor  more  to  make  their  pupils  understand  the 
true  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God,  in  distinction  from  all  its  counterfeits. 
Such  a course  of  instruction,  or  any  course  adapted  to  fortify  the  juve- 
nile mind  against  ruinous  errors  and  vices,  would  find  frequent  use  for  a 
Text  Book  adapted  to  that  end. 

I now  commit  the  success  of  this  work  to  the  overruling  providence  of 
that  Being  who  has  mercifully  sustained  and  helped  me  during  its  prep- 
aration. If  it  shall  tend  to  confirm  the  public  mind  in  revealed  truth, 
and  become  a guard  against  those  errors  and  vices  which  lead  to  death, 
as  is  confidently  hoped,  the  labor  of  preparing  it  will  not  have  been  in 
vain. 

CHARLES  SIMMONS. 

North  Wrentham , Mass.,  March , 1845. 


NOTICE. 

Where  two  or  more  references  follow  from  the  same  book,  the  last  reference  to 
book,  connected  with  a verse,  is  the  guide. 


INDEX. 


N.  13.  The  references  are  to  the  number  of  topics,  on  the  top  of  the  pages.  Fig* 
tires  in  a parenthesis  refer  to  specifications  which  are  inserted  under  a few  of  tho 
subjects. 


Ability  of  God  to  sanctify,  494. 
Of  man,  289. 

Abrahamic  covenant,  104 — 7. 
Acceptance  with  God,  489. 
Activity  and  dependence,  253. 

In  conversion,  505 — 6. 
Adam’s  sin,  consequences,  150. 
Adoption,  490. 

Adultery,  361 — 3. 

Afflictions  common,  1. 

From  God,  2. 

Beneficial,  3. 

Short,  4. 

Support  under,  5. 

Demand  sympathy,  6. 
Misimproved,  7. 

Aged,  duties  towards,  8. 
Agency  of  God,  243. 

Of  the  Spirit,  499 — 501. 
Alms-giving,  421,  450. 
Amusements,  9. 

Angels,  how  employed,  10. 
Angels  apostate,  11. 

Character  and  devices,  12, 

1o 

O. 

Suggestions  of,  14. 

To  be  resisted,  15. 

Anger,  sin  and  folly  of,  597. 
Apostates,  16. 

End  of,  17. 

Never  truly  regenerated,  IS. 
Assurance  of  hope,  326. 
Atheism  and  unbelief,  592. 
Atonement  see  Redemption, 
484, 

Backbiting,  589. 

Backsliding  common,  19. 

Offensive  to  God,  20. 
Backsliders,  precepts  for,  21. 


Bad  company,  109. 

Baptism,  [No.  1]  design  of,  22. 
Proper  administrators,  23. 
Proper  subjects,  24. 

Mode  of,  25. 

John’s  baptism,  [No.  2]  27. 
Christ  baptized,  28. 
Enjoined,  29. 

Of  households,  30. 

Import  and  modes  of,  31. 
Bearing  injuries,  196,  428. 
Benevolence  of  God,  214. 

Of  Christ,  49,  51. 

Of  saints,  547. 

Disinterested,  369. 

Works  of,  364,  450 
Bible  inspired,  32. 

True,  33. 

Will  be  fulfilled,  34. 
Confirmed  by  miracles,  35. 

By  prophecy,  36. 
Intelligible,  37. 

The  rule  of  faith,  38. 

The  means  of  grace,  39. 

To  be  taught  and  read,  40. 
A written  revelation,  41. 

Sin  of  perverting  it,  42. 
Bishops,  89,  90. 

Blasphemy,  see  Swearing,  577. 
Blessedness  of  God,  212,  213. 

Of  heaven,  313. 

Blindness  of  sinners,  165. 

And  delusion,  249. 

Boasting,  422,  553. 

Boldness,  403. 

Bond-service,  558. 

Bridling  the  tongue,  591. 
Brotherly  love,  99. 

Capital  crimes,  296. 


X 


INDEX. 


Censoriousness,  589. 

Charity,  see  Love,  368. 
Chastisement  of  children,  424. 
Chastity  required,  362. 
Cheerfulness,  43. 

Chief  end  of  God,  203. 

Of  man,  272. 

Children,  docile,  &c.  44. 

Duties  of  to  parents,  45. 
Correction  of,  46. 

Childhood,  season  of,  47. 
Christ’s  example,  48. 
Self-denial,  49. 

Deadness  to  the  world,  50. 
Love  and  compassion,  51. 
Condescension,  52. 

Meekness  and  modesty,  53. 
Diligence,  54. 

Prayerfulness,  55. 

Christ,  a preacher,  56. 

A reprover,  57. 

Applauded,  58. 

Persecuted  unto  death,  59. 
Christ’s  humanity,  60. 
Dependence,  61. 

Subjection  as  a son,  62. 
Exaltation,  63. 

Divine  titles,  64. 

Equality  with  God,  65. 
Divine  attributes,  66. 

Divine  works,  67,  68. 

Divine  honors,  69,  70. 
Offices,  71. 

Mystery,  72. 

Final  triumph,  73. 

Christ  a king,  74. 

Christ’s  spiritual  kingdom,  75. 
Generally  opposed,  76. 
Will  overthrow  others, 
77,  78. 

And  occasion  joy,  79. 

A general  warning,  80. 

Its  progress,  81. 

Its  duration,  82. 

Church,  design  of,  83. 
Foundation  of,  84. 

Beloved  and  prayed  for,  85. 
Safe,  86. 

Its  head  and  lawgiver.  87, 83. 
Its  officers,  89,  90. 


Church  convention,  91. 
Ordinances,  92 — 94. 
Profession,  95. 

Order  and  discipline,  96. 
Edification,  97. 

One  body,  98. 

Fellowship  and  unity,  99— 

102. 

Divisions,  100. 

Root  and  branches,  103. 
Covenant,  [Abrahamic]  104. 
Involves  true  religion,  105. 
Seal  of,  106. 

Included  offspring,  107.  — 
Not  abolished,  108. 

Civil  government,  292 — 8. 
Companions,  good  and  bad, 
109. 

Compassion  to  sufferers,  6. 

Of  God,  215,  447. 

Of  Christ,  51. 

Complacency,  divine,  433. 
Condescension,  110. 

Of  Christ,  52. 

Conditions  of  the  gospel,  279. 

Of  salvation,  see  Terms, 
Confession  of  sin,  111. 
Conformity  to  the  world,  172. 
Conscience,  faculty  of,  112. 
Seared  and  defiled,  113. 
Often  misleads,  114. 

Will  not  always  sleep,  115. 
To  be  enlightened  and  obey- 
ed, 116. 

Of  others  to  be  respected,  1 17. 
Comforts  of,  118. 
Consideration,  119. 

Contempt  and  scorn,  467. 
Contending  for  truth,  184. 
Contention,  quarrelsome,  597. 
Contentment,  120. 

Convention,  ecclesiastical,  91. 
Conversion,  see  Regeneration, 
494. 

Of  the  Jews,  350. 
Conviction,  496. 

Courtesy,  121. 

Covenant  of  redemption,  483. 

Abrahamic,  104 — 8. 
Covetousness  122,  123. 


INDEX. 


XI 


Greation,  its  author,  124. 

Time  employed  in,  125. 

Use  of  the  stars,  126. 
W'sdom  of  creation,  127. 
Crucifixion  of  Christ.  59. 
Cruelty,  163,  567. 

To  servants,  561. 

Cursing,  see  Swearing,  577. 
Custom,  power  of,.  128. 
Darkness,  works  of,  161. 

Day  of  judgment,  140. 
Deacons,  89,  90. 

Death,  came  by  sin,  129. 

The  common  lot  of  all,  130. 
Time  of  appointed,  131. 
Ordered  by  God,  132. 

Soon  approaches,  133. 

Often  sudden,  134. 

Destroys  not  the  soul,  135. 
Desirable  to  the  good,  136. 
Patient  waiting  for,  137. 
Dreadful  to  the  wicked,  138. 
Preparation  for,  139. 

The  second,  474. 

In  impenitence,  475. 

Of  Christ,  59. 

And  general  judgment,  140. 
Why  appointed,  141. 

Will  come  suddenly,  142. 
Destruction  of  earth,  143. 
Final  separation,  144. 
Will  reveal  Christ,  145. 
Secret  things  revealed, 
146. 

Final  decisions  of,  147. 
Deceit  and  falsehood,  370,  371. 
Deceiving  ourselves,  556. 
Decrees  of  God,  233. 

Delight  in  God,  543. 

Delusion,  165,  249. 
Dependence,  244,  245. 

And  activity,  253. 
Depravity,  man’s  fall,  149. 
Early  consequences  of,  150. 
Ground  of  punishment,  151. 
Nature  of,  152. 

Its  relation  to  lav/,  153. 

Its  prevalence,  154. 

Native,  155. 

Total,  and  strong,  156,  157. 


Depravity,  enmity  against 
God,  158. 

Disobeying  God,  159. 
Forgetting  God,  160. 

Works  of  darkness,  161. 
Sensuality,  162. 

Ingratitude  and  cruelty,  163. 
Stupidity  and  ignorance, 
164,  165. 

Deceit  and  hypocrisy,  166, 7. 
Under  restraint,  168. 
Identity  of  in  all  ages,  169. 
Despondency,  170. 

Devices  of  Satan,  13. 

Devils,  11 — 15. 

Diet,  194. 

Dignity  of  man,  372. 
Diligence,  171. 

01'  Christ,  54. 

Directions  to  sinners,  506. 
Discipline  of  church,  96. 
Dishonesty,  594. 

Disinterested  love,  369. 
Disobedience  to  God,  159. 

To  parents,  424. 

Divine  perfections,  204 — 228. 
Divine  teaching,  504. 

Divinity  of  Christ,  64 — 71. 

Of  the  Holy  Spirit,  319. 
Divisions  and  separations,  100 
Divorce,  377. 

Dress,  172. 

Drunkenness,  337 — 341. 

Early  piety,  47. 

Edification,  97. 

Effectual  calling,  502. 

Elders  of  the  church,  90. 
Election,  national,  237. 

Individual,  238. 

Enmity  against  God,  158. 
Envy,  173. 

Error^  destructive,  174. 

Trials  of,  175. 

To  be  refuted,  404. 
Errorists  to  be  avoided,  176 
To  be  reproved,  404. 
Example  required,  177. 

Good  and  bad,  178. 

Of  Christ,  48. 
j Excommunication*  96. 


Xll 


INDEX. 


Excuses  of  sinners,  290,  291. 
Expostulation,  divine,  287. 
Extortion,  595. 

Extravagance,  179. 

Faith,  its  nature,  180. 

In  Christ  and  in  truth,  181. 
Examples,  and  effects  of,  182. 
Strength  of,  required,  183. 
Contending  lor,  184. 

Of  miracles,  185,  186. 
Spurious,  187. 

Faithfulness  of  God,  216 — 491. 
Fall  of  man,  149. 

False  teachers,  414 — 416. 
Fasting,  directions  for,  188. 

Exemplified,  189. 

Faults  to  be  reproved,  513. 
Fear  of  God,  267,  403. 

Of  man  forbidden,  267,  403. 
Fellowship  with  God,  543. 

Of  saints,  99 — 101. 

Of  errorists  forbidden,  176, 
415. 

Female  industry,  190. 

Piety  and  kindness,  191. 
Subordination  and  speaking, 
192. 

Fighting,  595. 

Flattery,  193. 

Food,  directions  for,  194. 

Fools,  195. 

Folly  of  sin,  595. 

Forbearance  required,  196. 
Abused,  197. 

Of  God,  217. 

Of  saints,  546. 
Foreknowledge  of  God,  209. 
Forgetting  God,  160. 
Forgiveness  divine,  489. 

Required,  198. 

Formalism,  187. 

Fornication,  361 — 363. 

Fraud,  594. 

Free  agency,  253. 

Free  inquiry,  531,  (2.) 
Friendship,  199. 

Spurious,  200. 

Future  punishment,  471 — 482. 
Gentleness,  429,  546. 

Glory  of  God,  205,  272,  273. 


Glory  of  Christ,  73. 

Of  saints  in  heaven,  314,  315 
Giori  lying  God,  272,  273. 
Gluttony,  194. 

God,  known  by  his  works,  201 
A moral  agent,  202. 

Made  all  lor  himself,  203. 
God’s  eternity,  204. 

Greatness  and  majesty,  205 
Invisibility,  206. 
Immutability,  207. 
Omnipotence,  208. 
Omniscience  and  foreknowl- 
edge, 209. 

Omnipresence,  210. 
Self-existence,  211. 
Blessedness,  212,  213. 
Benevolence,  214. 
Compassion,  215. 
Faithfulness,  216. 
Forbearance,  217. 

Goodness,  218. 

Holiness,  219. 

Impartiality,  220. 

Justice  and  righteousness, 

221. 

Mercy  and  kindness,  222. 
Sovereignty,  223. 

*Truth,  224. 

Vindicative  justice,  225, 226. 
Wisdom,  227. 

Zeal,  228. 

Mode  of  existence,  229,  230. 
God’s  prerogative  of  property 
in  us,  231. 

Over  natural  law,  281,  (2.) 
To  give  law,  231,  (3.) 

To  regenerate  ornot,231,(4.) 
To  try  by  tempters,  231,  (5.) 
To  form  the  heart,  231,  (6.) 
To  employ  creatures, 23 1,(7.) 
To  require  life,  231,  (8.) 

To  punish  by  rulers,  231,  (9.) 
To  vindicate,  131,  (10.) 
God’s  regard  for  his  rights,  232 
God’s  purposes,  perfect,  233. 
Eternal,  234. 

Universal,  235. 

Respecting  evils,  236. 

In  national  election,  237 


INDEX. 


Xlll 


God’s  purposes  in  personal 
election,  238. 

Previous  to  faith,  239. 
Respecting  vessels  of 
wrath,  240. 

Include  means,  241. 
Encourage  means,  242. 
God’s  providence,  universal, 
243. 

Supplies  our  wants,  244. 
Upholds  all,  245. 
Preserves  all,  246. 
Controls  the  heart,  247. 
Controls  popular  favor, 
248. 

Over  moral  evil,  249. 
Brings  good  out  of  evil, 
250. 

Not  approves  sin,  251 
Motives  of  God,  252. 
Freedom  under,  253. 
Objections  and  objectors, 
254,  255. 

Wonderful,  256. 

Reasons  for,  257. 

Will  glorify  him,  258. 
Demands  submission,  259. 
Wisdom  of  viewing,  260. 
God’s  law  supreme,  261. 
Sacred,  262. 

Reasonable,  263. 

Requires  perfection,  264. 
Penalty  of,  265. 

God’s  requirements,  love,  266. 
To  fear  him,  267. 

To  trust  in  him,  268. 

To  obey  and  worship,  269. 
To  rejoice  in  him,  270. 

To  submit  to  him,  271. 

To  honor  him,  272,  273. 
Reasonable,  274. 

God’s  reward  of  obedience, 
275. 

Punishment  of  disobedi- 
ence, 276. 

Godliness,  gain  of,  530. 

Good  out  of  evil,  250. 
Goodness  of  God,  218. 

Gospel,  its  origin,  277. 

A scheme  of  grace,  278. 

2 


Gospel,  its  conditions,  279. 
Comprehensive,  2S0. 

Its  provisions,  281. 

Its  standard  of  duty,  282. 
Everlasting  in  effects,  283. 
Opposed  by  sinners,  284. 

Its  penalty  fearful,  285. 
Gospel  invitations,  286. 

With  expostulations,  287. 
Sincerity  of,  288. 
Capacity  to  accept,  289. 
Rejected  by  sinners,  290. 
Guilt  of  rejecting,  291. 
Government  of  God,  243-260. 
Moral,  275,  276. 

Parental,  423. 

Government  civil,  292. 
Qualifications  of  rulers,  293. 
Duties  of  rulers,  294. 

Duties  of  subjects,  295. 
Penalties,  296,  297. 
Opposition  to,  298. 

Wicked  rulers  injurious,  299. 
Wicked  rulers  disobeyed, 300 
Grace  of  God,  222. 

In  salvation,  492. 

Opposed,  284. 

Gratitude,  301. 

Hands,  laying  on  of,  358. 
Happiness,  302. 

Derived  from  all  things,  303. 
Of  heaven,  313. 

Of  God,  212. 

Haughtiness,  see  Pride,  466. 
Heart,  what  is  it  ? 304. 
Divided — Treasure  of,  305. 
Sinful  or  holy,  306. 

Its  voluntary  changes,  307. 
Required  in  service,  308. 
Controlled  by  God,  247. 
Heathenism,  330 — 334,  418. 
Heaven  a place,  309. 

Its  holiness,  310. 

Its  rest,  311. 

Its  nearness  to  Christ,  312. 
Its  happiness,  313. 

Its  rewards  and  glory,  314, 
315. 

Unfading  and  eternal,  316. 
Hell,  317. 


XIV 


INDEX. 


Heresies,  see  Error,  174,  176. 
Holiness  of  God,  219. 

Required,  529. 

Holy  Spirit,  personality,  318. 
Divinity,  319. 

Office- work,  320. 

Sinning  against,  321. 
Departure  of,  322. 
Promised  believers,  323. 
Home,  324. 

Honesty  required,  529. 

Of  saints,  545. 

Honors  of  Christ,  69. 
Honoring  God,  272,  273. 
Hope,  chief  object  of,  325. 

Full  assurance  of,  326. 
Hospitality,  327. 

Human  government,  292. 
Human  rights,  531. 

Humanity  of  Christ,  60. 
Humility,  328. 

Husbands  and  wives,  373-377. 
Hypocrisy,  166,  167. 
Hypocrite’s  end,  474. 

Idleness,  329. 

Idolatry  and  heathenism,  330. 
And  heathen  gods,  331. 
Natural  to  man,  332. 
Forbidden,  333. 
Consequences  of,  334. 
Ignorance,  sin  of,  335. 

Voluntary,  165. 

Illumination,  spiritual,  503. 
Image  worship,  333. 
Immortality,  372,  (3.) 
Imperfection  of  saints,  435. 
Importunity  in  prayer,  460,(7.) 
Incarnation  of  Christ,  60. 
Incomprehensible  God,  205. 

Providences,  256. 
Inconsideration,  119. 
Indulgences,  sensual,  557. 
Industry,  171. 

Of  Christ,  54. 

Infants,  docility  of,  44. 

Early  depraved,  155. 
Infidelity,  592. 

Ingratitude  to  God,  163. 
Injustice,  567,  594. 

Inspiration  of  Bible,  32. 


Instability,  336. 

Intemperance,  337. 

Deceitful  and  injurious,  338. 
Forbidden,  339. 

To  be  avoided,  340. 

In  public  men  forbidden,  341. 
Intercession  of  Christ,  442. 
Invitations  of  gospel,  286. 
With  expostulations,  287. 
Sincerity  of,  288. 

Should  be  accepted,  289. 
Rejected,  290. 

Irony  used  in  Bible,  342. 

Jesus  Christ,  see  Christ,  48. 
Jews,  a numerous  race,  343. 
Their  territory,  344,  348. 
Their  dispersion,  345. 

Their  return,  346,  347. 

Their  trials,  349. 

Their  conversion,  350. 

Joy  in  God,  270. 

Judgments,  17,  78,  276,  476, 
595. 

Judgment  day,  140,  147. 
Justification,  489. 

Justice  of  God,  221. 
Vindicative,  225,  226. 
Required,  529. 

Kingdom  of  Christ,  74 — 82. 
Knowledge  required,  351. 

The  basis  of  love,  352. 

Of  truth,  certain,  353. 

How  attained,  354. 

Should  be  imparted,  355. 

Of  ourselves,  356. 

More  perfect  hereafter,  357. 
Sinning  against,  285. 

Law  of*  God,  261. 

And  sin,  153. 

Laying  on  of  hands,  358 — 360. 
Lewdness,  common  and  de- 
ceitful, 361. 

Forbidden,  362. 

Punishment  of,  363. 
Liberality,  364. 

Life  short,  133. 

In  God’s  hands,  132, 231,  (8.) 
Light,  sinning  against,  285. 

Of  nature,  201. 
Long-suffering  of  God,  217. 


INDEX. 


XV 


Lord’s  supper,  92. 

Preparation  for,  93. 

Love  of  God  to  man,  214 
Love  of  Christ,  51. 

Love  to  God,  266,  365. 

Why  required,  366. 

Spurious,  367. 

Love  to  man  required,  368. 

Disinterested,  369. 

Lowliness,  420. 

Of  Christ,  53. 

Lusts,  sensual,  162. 

Lying  prevalent,  370. 

Forbidden  and  punished, 371. 
Man’s  origin,  372. 

Power  of  intuition,  372,  (2.) 
Power  of  reason,  372,  (3.) 
Immortality,  372,  (4.) 
Rights,  531. 

Marriage  instituted,  373. 
Requisites  for  happiness, 374. 
Mutual  duties  of,  375. 
Polygamy.  376. 

Divorce,  377. 

Means  of  grace,  378. 

Their  necessity,  379. 

Use  of  required,  380,  405. 
Superiority  of  the  true,  381. 
Effectually  used,  382. 
Dependence  in  using,  383. 
Different  effects  of,  384. 
Benefit  not  all,  385. 

Means  of  corruption,  174. 

And  ends  appointed,  241. 
Use  of,  encouraged,  242. 
Meditation,  550. 

Meekness,  386. 

Of  Christ,  53. 

Of  saints,  546. 

Mercy  of  God,  222,  491. 
Millennium.  387. 

Its  holiness,  388,  434. 

Its  peace  and  unity,  389. 

Its  knowledge,  390. 

Its  temporal  prosperity,  391. 
Its  enjoyment,  392. 

A contrast  to  other  times, 393 
Ministry  appointed,  394. 
Design  and  use  of,  395. 
Oriental  priesthood,  396. 


Ministry,  primitive  preaching, 
397. 

Ministerial  qualifications,  398. 

Authority  and  rights,  399. 
Ministerial  duty(personal,)4n|0 
To  preach  faithfully,  401. 

To  be  inoffensive,  402. 

To  fear  God,  403. 

To  refute  error,  404. 

To  labor  for  others,  405. 

To  be  active,  406. 
Responsibility,  407. 

Trials  and  persecutions,  408 
Success,  409,  410. 

Ministers  encouraged,  411. 
Should  be  supported,  412. 
Liable  to  fall,  413. 
Sometimes  false,  414. 

False  to  be  avoided,  415. 
False,  their  punishment,  416. 
Miracles,  prove  Bible,  35. 
Mirth,  9. 

Missions  appointed,  417. 

Called  for,  418. 

Encouraged,  419. 

Modesty,  420,  421. 

Of  Christ,  53. 

Of  saints,  548. 

Moral  government,  275,  276. 
Mystery  of  Christ,  72. 

Of  providence,  256. 

Natural  capacity,  289. 

Law,  231,  (2.) 

Oaths  of  confirmation,  579. 
Obedience  to  God,  269. 
Rewarded,  275. 

Of  Christ,  48. 

To  magistrates,  295. 

To  parents,  45. 

Objections  against  God,  254. 
Objectors  reproved,  255. 
Offence  to  be  avoided,  402. 
Oppression,  447,  566,  567. 

Of  the  poor,  449. 

A picture  of,  565. 

Ruinous  to  oppressors,  568. 
Order,  domestic,  192,  423. 
Ordinances  of  gospel,  92. 
Ornaments,  172. 

Ostentation  and  boasting,  422. 


XVI 


INDEX. 


Parental  instruction,  423. 
Correction,  424. 

Provision,  425. 

Faithfulness,  426. 
Unfaithfulness,  427. 

Pardon  from  God,  489. 
Partiality  forbidden,  450. 
Patience,  428. 

Peace,  required,  429. 

Of  the  saints,  551. 

With  God,  489. 

Penalty  of  God’s  law,  265. 

Of  the  gospel,  285. 

Of  civil  law,  296,  297. 
Perfections  of  God,  204 — 228. 
Perfection  required,  264,  282. 
431. 

Applied  to  saints,  432. 

Of  saints  approved,  433. 
Millennial,  434. 

Connected  with  imperfec- 
tion, 435. 

Connected  with  trials,  436. 
Perfectionism  delusive,  438. 
Persecution  for  right,  439. 

Of  faithful  teachers,  408. 
Suffered  by  Christ,  59. 
Persecutors  punished,  440. 
Perseverance  required,  171, 
441. 

Of  the  saints,  442. 

Piety,  evidences  of,  507. 

Pity  of  God  for  the  poor,  447. 
Pleasures,  sensual,  557. 
Polygamy,  376. 

Poor,  see  Poverty,  446. 

Popery  predicted,  443. 

Its  vain  pretences,  444. 

Its  dreadful  end.  445. 
Poverty,  evils  of,  446. 

Excites  God’s  compassion, 
447. 

And  piety,  448. 

Oppression  forbidden,  449. 
Demands  sympathy,  450. 
Praise  and  worship,  451 — 455. 
Prayer  a duty,  456. 

In  secret,  457. 

Mental,  458. 

Verbal  and  audible,  459. 


Prayer,  how  to  be  made,  460. 
Different  postures  in,  461. 
Heard  and  answered,  462. 
Of  sinners  not  heard,  463. 
Neglected  by  the  wicked, 
464. 

Neglect  of,  offends  God,  465. 
Prayerfulness  of  Christ,  55. 

Of  saints,  550. 

Preaching  of  Christ,  56. 
Primitive  mode  of,  397. 
Faithfully,  required,  401. 
Success  in,  409,  410. 
Prejudice  forbidden,  450. 
Prerogatives  of  God,  231. 
Preservation,  246. 

Pride  and  self-righteousness, 
466. 

Abased,  440. 

And  scorn,  467. 
Probationary  trial,  468. 

Its  consequences,  469, 470. 
Procrastination,  587. 
Prodigality,  179. 

Profane  swearing,  577. 
Profession  of  religion,  95. 
Promises  to  obey  God,  275. 

To  loving  God,  266. 

To  fearing  God,  267. 

To  trusting  God,  268. 

To  liberality,  364. 

To  parental  faithfulness,  426. 
To  prayer,  462. 

To  sabbath-keeping,  538. 
Propitiation  of  Christ,  485. 
Prosperity  of  the  wicked,  475. 
Providence,  243. 

Provisions  of  gospel,  281 
Public  worship,  452. 
Punishment,  future,  deserved 
471. 

The  work  of  God,  472. 

In  hell,  317,  473. 
Arguments  for,  474 — 476. 
Everlasting,  477. 
Approved  by  saints,  478. 
Disbelieved,  479. 

Will  not  purify,  480. 

Why  inflicted,  481. 

I Sources  of,  482. 


INDEX. 


xvii 


Punishment,  capital,  296. 

Of  children,  46. 

Purposes  of  God,  233. 

Railing,  589,  590. 

Rebuke,  see  Reproof,  513. 
Reconciliation  by  Christ, 485-9. 
Redemption,  covenant  of,  483. 
Need  of  atonement,  484 — 5. 
Christ’s  righteousness,  486. 
Atonement  sufficient  for,  487. 
Agency  of  the  Father,  488. 
Peace  with  God,  489. 
Connected  with  mercy,  491. 
Salvation  by  grace,  492. 
Honorable  to  God,  493. 
Regeneration,  494. 

Necessity  of,  495. 

Preceded  by  conviction,  496. 
A radical  change,  497. 
Nature  of,  498. 

Divine  agency  in,  499 — 501. 
Effectual  calling,  502. 
Brings  out  of  darkness,  503. 
Secures  divine  teaching,  504. 
Human  activity,  505. 
Conversion  required,  506. 
Evidence  of,  507. 
Repentance,  nature  of,  508. 
Required,  509. 

Secures  salvation,  510. 

Of  God,  511. 

Spurious  repentance,  512. 
Reproof  required,  513. 
Received  by  some,  514. 
Rejected  by  others,  515. 
Wisdom  of  receiving,  516. 
Demands  self-correction, 517. 
Reputation,  518. 
Requirements,  divine,  266-272. 
Resurrection,  general,  519. 

Bodies  changed,  520. 
Retaliation,  see  War,  597,  598. 
Retribution  delayed,  475. 

Hereafter,  470. 

Revenge,  see  War,  597. 
Reviling,  590. 

Revivals,  ancient,  521. 
Outpouring  of  Spirit,  522. 
To  be  prayed  for,  523. 
Spurious  ones,  524. 

2* 


Rewards,  future,  314. 

According  to  conduct,  470. 
Riches  corrupting,  525. 

Not  to  be  sought.  526. 

Vain  and  transitory,  527. 
Proper  use  of,  528. 
Righteousness  required,  529. 
Rewarded,  530. 

Of  God,  221. 

Of  Christ,  48,  486. 

Of  believers,  433,  545. 

Rights  of  God,  231. 

Of  man,  531. 

Robbery,  532. 

Romish  hierarchy,  443. 

Rulers,  292. 

Ruling  elders,  89,  90. 

Sabbath  instituted,  533. 
Enjoined  in  decalogue,  534. 
Recognised  by  Christ,  535. 
Duties  of,  536. 

How  to  be  kept,  537. 
Keeping  it  rewarded,  538. 
Profaning  it  punished,  539. 
The  first  day,  540. 

Saints  differ  from  others,  541. 
Appellations  of,  542. 

Delight  in  God,  543. 

Delight  in  law,  544. 

Are  honest,  545. 

Are  meek  and  gentle,  546, 
Are  benevolent,  547. 

Feel  their  unworthiness,  548. 
Live  by  faith,  549. 

Delight  in  prayer,  550. 
Have  internal  peace,  551. 
Make  progress,  552. 

Cannot  boast,  553. 

How  numerous,  554,  555. 
Salvation,  see  Redemption, 483. 

Of  others  sought,  405. 
Sanctification  by  the  Spirit, 499. 
Satan’s  devices,  13. 

Scorn,  see  Pride,  467. 

Sealing  of  Spirit,  442. 

Second  death,  474. 

Secret  prayer,  457. 
Self-conceit,  438,  466. 
Self-deception,  438,  556, 
Self-denial,  369,  547. 


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INDEX. 


Self-denial  of  Christ,  49. 
Self-examination,  93. 
Selfishness,  122,  123. 
Self-knowledge,  356. 
Self-righteousness,  466. 
Sensuality,  162. 

Separation  final,  144. 
Servants,  duties  of,  563. 
Servitude,  558 — 560. 

Laws  to  regulate,  561,  562. 
Apostolic  precepts  on,  563. 
Freedom  preferable,  564. 
Sin,  see  Depravity,  149. 
Desert  of,  471. 

Folly  of,  595. 

Sincerity  of  heart,  308. 
Singing  praise,  454,  455. 
Slander,  see  Lying,  371,  589. 
Slavery  and  oppression,  565. 
God’s  notice  of,  566. 
Prohibited,  567. 

Ruinous  to  oppressors,  568. 
Motives  to  forsake,  569. 
Duty  to  the  oppressed,  570. 
General  precepts  on,  571. 
Sleep,  sloth,  329. 

Soul  immortal,  372,  (3.) 

Sleeps  not  in  grave,  135. 
Sovereignty,  God’s, 223, 231, (4) 
Spirit,  Holy,  318. 

Outpouring  of,  522. 

Stability,  183. 

Stealing,  572,  573. 

Strangers,  574. 

Stupidity,  164. 

Submission  to  God,  259,  271. 
Sufferings  of  Christ,  59. 
Supper  of  our  Lord,  92. 

Suing  at  the  law,  575. 
Suretyship,  576. 

Swearing,  577,  578. 

Oaths  of  confirmation,  579. 
Tattling,  589. 

Teachers,  false,  414 — 416. 
Teaching,  divine,  504. 
Temperance,  580. 

Temptation,  581 — 584. 

Terms  of  salvation,  181,  198, 
266,  368,  369,  441,  495,  506, 
509,  510,  529, 


Threatenings  to  covetousness, 
123. 

To  disobedience,  276. 

To  idolatry,  334. 

To  intemperance,  339. 

To  lewdness,  363. 

To  lying,  371. 

To  false  teachers,  416. 

To  sabbath-breaking,  539. 
To  oppressors,  567. 

To  stealing,  573. 

Time,  585 — 587. 

Tongue  often  mischievous, 588. 
Its  sins  forbidden,  589. 
Railing  at  superiors,  590. 
Bridling  of,  591. 

Trials,  see  Afflictions,  1. 

Of  Ministers,  408. 

Trinity,  230. 

Trust  in  God,  268. 

In  man  forbidden,  268. 
Truth  of  God,  224. 

The  means  of  grace,  39. 
Required,  529. 

Must  be  believed,  181. 
Unbelief,  479,  592,  593. 

Union — Unity,  98,  99. 

Unity  of  God,  229. 
Unpardonable  sin,  474. 
Unregenerate  works,  463,  495. 
Unrighteousness,  594,  595. 
Vanity  of  life,- 133. 

Of  the  world,  527. 
Vindicative  Justice,  225,  226. 
War,  596. 

Sin  and  folly  of,  597,  598. 
How  to  prevent  it,  599. 
Warfare,  Christian,  600. 
Watchfulness,  600. 

Widow  and  fatherless,  447-49. 
Wisdom  of  God,  227. 

Women,  190. 

Works  of  Christ,  67. 

Of  darkness,  161. 

Worship  of  God,  269,  451. 
Public,  452. 

Social,  454. 

Wresting  Scripture,  42. 
Youth,  see  Children,  47. 

Zeal  of  God,  228. 


SCRIPTURE  MANUAL. 


AFFLICTIONS. 

1.  Afflictions  common  to  man. 

Job  5:7  Man  is  born  unto  trouble,  as  the  sparks  fly  upward. 

14 : 1 Man  that  is  born  of  a woman  is  of  few  days,  and  full 
of  trouble. 

2.  Afflictions  from  God . 

Dt.  32 : 39  See  now  that  I,  even  I am  he,  and  there  is  no 
god  wdth  me : I kill,  and  I make  alive ; I wound,  and  I heal : 
neither  is  there  any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand. 

1 S.  2 : 6 The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  alive  : he  bringeth 
down  to  the  grave,  and  bringeth  up.  7 The  Lord  maketh 
poor,  and  maketh  rich : he  bringeth  low,  and  lifteth  up. 

Job  5:6  Although  affliction  cometh  not  forth  of  the  dust, 
neither  doth  trouble  spring  out  of  the  ground ; 7 Yet  man  is 

born  unto  trouble,  as  the  sparks  fly  upward.  17  Behold, 
happy  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth : therefore  despise  not 
thou  the  chastening  of  the  Almighty  : 18  For  he  maketh  sore, 

and  bindeth  up : he  woundeth,  and  his  hands  make  whole. 

Ps.  39:9  I was  dumb,  I opened  not  my  mouth ; because 
thou  didst  it.  10  Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me : I am 
consumed  by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

66:11  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net ; thou  laidest  afflic- 
tion upon  our  loins. 

102  : 10  Thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me  down.  23  He 
weakened  my  strength  in  the  way ; he  shortened  my  days. 

3.  Afflictions  beneficial. 

Dt.  8 : 2 And  thou  shalt  remember  all  the  way  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  led  thee  these  forty  years  in  the  wilderness,  to 
humble  thee,  and  to  prove  thee,  to  know  what  was  in  thy 

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3 


AFFLICTIONS. 


Use  of. 


heart,  whether  thou  wouldest  keep  his  commandments,  or  no. 
3 And  he  humbled  thee,  and  suffered  thee  to  hunger,  and  fed 
thee  with  manna. 

2 Ch.  33 : 12  And  when  he  was  in  affliction,  he  besought 
the  Lord  his  God,  and  humbled  himself  greatly  before  the  God 
of  his  fathers,  13  And  prayed  unto  him  : and  he  was  en- 
treated of  him,  and  heard  his  supplication,  and  brought  him 
again  to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom.  Then  Manasseh  knew 
that  the  Lord  he  was  God. 

Job  5 : 17  Behold,  happy  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth : 
therefore  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the  Almighty. 

23:10  But  he  knoweth  the  way  that  I take : when  he  hath 
tried  me,  I shall  come  forth  as  gold. 

36  : 8 And  if  they  be  bound  in  fetters,  and  be  holden  in  cords 
of  affliction  ; 9 Then  he  sheweth  them  their  work,  and  their 

transgressions  that  they  have  exceeded.  10  He  openeth  also 
their  ear  to  discipline,  and  commandeth  that  they  return  from 
iniquity. 

Ps.  78  : 34  When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought  him  : and 
they  returned  and  inquired  early  after  God.  35  And  they  re- 
membered that  God  was  their  Rock,  and  the  high  God  their 
Redeemer. 

94 : 12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  O Lord, 
and  teachest  him  out  of  thy  law,  13  That  thou  mayest  give 
him  rest  from  the  days  of  adversity,  until  the  pit  be  digged  for 
the  wicked. 

119 : 67  Before  I was  afflicted  I went  astray : but  now  have 
I kept  thy  word.  71  It  is  good  for  me  that  I have  been  af- 
flicted; that  I might  learn  thy  statutes.  75  I know,  O Lord, 
that  thy  judgments  are  right,  and  that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast 
afflicted  me. 

Pr.  3:  11  My  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  of  the  Lord; 
neither  be  weary  of  his  correction:  12  For  whom  the  Lcrd 

loveth  he  correcteth ; even  as  a father  the  son  in  whom  he 
delighteth. 

Is.  26 : 9 With  my  soul  have  I desired  thee  in  the  night ; 
yea,  with  my  spirit  within  me  will  I seek  thee  early : for  when 
thy  judgments  are  in  the  earth,  the  inhabitants  of  the  world 
will  learn  righteousness. 

27 : 7 Hath  he  smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those  that  smote 
him  ? or  is  he  slain  according  to  the  slaughter  of  them  that  are 
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AFFLICTIONS. 


3 


Use  of. 

eiain  by  him  ? 9 By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Jacob 
be  purged ; and  this  is  all  the  fruit  to  take  away  his  sin. 

48 : 10  Behold,  I have  refined  thee,  but  not  with  silver ; I 
have  chosen  thee  in  the  furnace  of  affliction. 

Lam.  3:27  It  is  good  for  a man  that  he  bear  the  yoke  in 
his  youth. 

Dan.  11 : 35  And  some  of  them  of  understanding  shall  fall, 
to  try  them,  and  to  purge,  and  to  make  them  white,  even  to 
the  time  of  the  end : because  it  is  yet  for  a time  appointed. 

12 : 10  Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white,  and  tried ; 
but  the  wicked  shall  do  wickedly. 

Hos.  5 : 15  In  their  affliction  they  will  seek  me  early. 

Zee.  13:9  And  I will  bring  the  third  part  through  the  fire, 
and  will  refine  them  as  silver  is  refined,  and  will  try  them  as 
gold  is  tried:  they  shall  call  on  my  name,  and  I will  hear 
them : I will  say,  It  is  my  people ; and  they  shall  say,  The 
Lord  is  my  God. 

Rom.  5 : 3 And  not  only  so,  but  we  glory  in  tribulations  also ; 
knowing  that  tribulation  worketh  patience  ; 4 And  patience, 
experience  ; and  experience,  hope. 

1 Cor.  11:32  But  when  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened 
of  the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the  world. 

2 Cor.  1:5  For  as  the  sufferings  of  Christ  abound  in  us,  so 
our  consolation  also  aboundeth  by  Christ. 

4 : 17  For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a moment, 
worketh  for  us  a far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of 
glory ; 18  While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen, 

but  at  the  things  which  are  not  seen : for  the  things  which  are 
seen  are  temporal ; but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are 
eternal. 

12:10  Therefore  I take  pleasure  in  infirmities,  in  reproaches, 
in  necessities,  in  persecutions,  in  distresses  for  Christ’s  sake : 
for  when  I am  weak,  then  am  I strong. 

Ph.  1:12  But  I would  ye  should  understand,  brethren,  that 
the  things  which  happened  unto  me  have  fallen  out  rather 
unto  the  furtherance  of  the  gospel ; 13  So  that  my  bonds  in 

Christ  are  manifest  in  all  the  palace,  and  in  all  other  places  ; 
14  And  many  of  the  brethren  in  the  Lord,  waxing  confident 
by  my  bonds,  are  much  more  bold  to  speak  the  word  without 
fear. 

Heb.  12:10  For  they  verily  for  a few  days  chastened  us 

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AFFLICTIONS. 


4,_5 

Of  short  Continuance — Support  under. 

after  their  own  pleasure ; but  he  for  our  profit,  that  we  might 
be  partakers  of  his  holiness.  11  Now  no  chastening  for  the 
present  seemeth  to  be  joyous,  but  grievous:  nevertheless,  af- 
terward it.  yieldeth  the  peaceable  fruit  of  righteousness  unto 
them  which  are  exercised  thereby. 

Jam.  1 : 2 My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into 
divers  temptations;  3 Knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your 
faith  worketh  patience.  12  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endure th 
temptation : for  when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown 
of  life,  which  the  Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

1 Pet.  1 : 7 That  the  trial  of  your  faith,  being  much  more 
precious  than  of  gold  that  perisheth,  though  it  be  tried  with 
fire,  might  be  found  unto  praise,  and  honour,  and  glory,  at  the 
appearing  of  Jesus  Christ. 

4.  Afflictions  of  short  continuance. 

Job  11:16  Because  thou  shalt  forget  thy  misery,  and  re- 
member it  as  waters  that  pass  away. 

Ps.  30  : 5 For  his  anger  endureth  hut  a moment ; in  his  fa- 
vor is  life : weeping  may  endure  for  a night,  but  joy  cometh 
in  the  morning. 

2 Cor.  4 : 17  For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a mo- 
ment, worketh  for  us  a far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight 
of  glory. 

5.  Comfort  and  support  under  afflictions. 

Ps.  9:9  The  Lord  also  will  be  a refuge  for  the  oppressed, 
a refuge  in  times  of  trouble.  10  And  they  that  know  thy 
name  will  put  their  trust  in  thee : for  thou,  Lord,  hast  not  for- 
saken them  that  seek  thee. 

22 : 24  He  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction  of 
the  afflicted ; neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him  ; but  when 
he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

31 : 7 1 will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy:  for  thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble  ; thou  hast  known  my  soul  in  adversi- 
ties ; 8 And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy : 
thou  hast  set  my  foot  in  a large  room. 

23 : 4 Yea,  though  I walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I will  fear  no  evil : for  thou  art  with  me  ; thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

46 : 1 God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a very  present  help 
in  trouble. 

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AFFLICTIONS. 


6 


„ Sympathy  in. 

55 : 22  Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sus- 
tain thee  : he  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous. to  be  moved. 

71:20  Thou , which  hast  shewed  me  great  and  sore  troubles, 
shalt  quicken  me  again,  and  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the 
depths  of  the  earth. 

138:7  Though  I walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt  re- 
vive me : thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the  wrath 
of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

Is.  25 : 4 For  thou  hast  been  a strength  to  the  poor,  a 
strength  to  the  needy  in  his  distress,  a refuge  from  the  storm, 
a shadow  from  the  heat,  when  the  blast  of  the  terrible  ones  is 
as  a storm  against  the  wall. 

49  : 13  Sing,  O heavens  ; and  be  joyful,  O earth ; and  break 
forth  into  singing,  O mountains : for  the  Lord  hath  comforted 
his  people,  and  will  have  mercy  upon  his  afflicted. 

54:7  For  a small  moment  have  I forsaken  thee,  but  with 
great  mercies  will  I gather  thee.  8 In  a little  wrath  I hid 
my  face  from  thee  for  a moment ; but  with  everlasting 
kindness  will  I have  mercy  on  thee,  saith  the  Lord  thy  Re- 
deemer. 

Jer.  16: 19  O Lord,  my  strength  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
refuge  in  the  day  of  affliction. 

Lam.  3 : 32  But  though  he  cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have 
compassion  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies.  33  For 
he  doth  not  afflict  willingly,  nor  grieve  the  children  of  men. 

Mat.  5 : 4 Blessed  are  they  that  mourn : for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

2 Cor.  1 : 3 Blessed  he  God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  com- 
fort ; 4 Who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulation,  that  we  may 
be  able  to  comfort  them  which  are  in  any  trouble  by  the  com- 
fort wherewith  we  ourselves  are  comforted  of  God. 

6.  Afflictions  demand  sympathy. 

Job  6 : 14  To  him  that  is  afflicted  pity  should  he  shewed  from 
his  friend. 

Ps.  35 : 13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick,  my  clothing 
was  sackcloth : I humbled  my  soul  with  fasting ; and  my 
prayer  returned  into  mine  own  bosom.  14  I behaved  myself 
as  though  he  had  been  my  friend  or  brother : I bowed  down 
heavily,  as  one  that  mourneth  for  his  mother. 


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AFFLICTIONS AGED  PERSONS. 


7^8 

Misimproved — Duties  towards  the  Aged. 

Pr.  17 : 17  A friend  loveth  at  all  times,  and  a brother  is  born 
for  adversity. 

Rom.  12 : 15  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep 
with  them  that  weep. 

Ph.  4: 14  Ye  have  well  done  that  ye  did  communicate  with 
my  affliction. 

Heb.  13  : 3 Remember  them  that  are  in  bonds,  as  bound  with 
them ; and  them  which  suffer  adversity,  as  being  yourselves 
also  in  the  body. 

[See  Poverty,  450,  and  Slavery,  570.] 

7.  Afflictions  misimproved. 

Pr.  27 : 22  Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a fool  in  a mortar 
among  wheat  with  a pestle  yet  will  not  his  foolishness  depart 
from  him. 

29 : 1 He  that,  being  often  reproved,  hardeneth  his  neck, 
shall  suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  that  without  remedy. 

Is.  1:5  Why  should  ye  be  stricken  any  more  7 ye  will  re- 
volt more  and  more : the  whole  head  is  sick,  and  the  whole 
heart  faint. 

9 : 13  For  the  people  turneth  not  unto  him  that  smiteth 
them,  neither  do  they  seek  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Jer.  5:3  O Lord,  are  not  thine  eyes  upon  the  truth  ? thou 
hast  stricken  them,  but  they  have  not  grieved ; thou  hast  con- 
sumed them,  but  they  have  refused  to  receive  correction : they 
have  made  their  faces  harder  than  a rock  ; they  have  refused 
to  return. 

Am.  4 : 6 And  I also  have  given  you  cleanness  of  teeth  in 
all  your  cities,  and  want  of  bread  in  all  your  places  : yet  have 
ye  not  returned  unto  me,  saith  the  Lord.  7 — 11. 

AGED  PERSONS. 

8.  Duties  towards  the  aged . 

Lev.  19 : 32  Thou  shalt  rise  up  before  the  hoary  head,  and 
honor  the  face  of  the  old  man,  and  fear  thy  God : I am  the 
Lord. 

1 Tim.  5 : 1 Rebuke  not  an  elder,  but  entreat  him  as  a father, 
and  the  younger  men  as  brethren ; 2 The  elder  women  as 
mothers;  the  younger  as  sisters,  with  all  purity.  3 Honoi 
widows  that  are  widows  indeed.  4 But  if  any  widow  have 
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Instructions  respecting  Amusements. 

children  or  nephews,  let  them  learn  first  to  shew  piety  at  home, 
md  to  requite  their  parents : for  that  is  good  and  acceptable 
before  God. 

1 Pet.  5 : 5 Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto 
the  elder.  [See  590.] 

AMUSEMENTS. 

9.  What  is  said  of  mirth  and  amusements  ? 

Job  21 : 11  They  send  forth  their  little  ones  like  a flock,  and 
dieir  children  dance.  12  They  take  the  timbrel  and  harp,  and 
rejoice  at  the  sound  of  the  organ.  13  They  spend  their  days 
in  wealth,  and  in  a moment  go  down  to  the  grave.  14  There- 
fore they  say  unto  God,  Depart  from  us  ; for  we  desire  not  the 
knowledge  of  thy  ways. 

Pr.  14 : 13  Even  in  laughter  the  heart  is  sorrowful ; and  the 
end  of  that  mirth  is  heaviness. 

21 : 17  He  that  loveth  pleasure  shall  be  a poor  man : he  that 
loveth  wine  and  oil  shall  not  be  rich. 

Ec.  2:11  said  in  my  heart,  Go  to  now,  I will  prove  thee 
with  mirth ; therefore  enjoy  pleasure : and  behold,  this  also  is 
vanity.  2 I said  of  laughter,  It  is  mad : and  of  mirth,  What 
doeth  it? 

7:2  It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourning,  than  to 
go  to  the  house  of  feasting : for  that  is  the  end  of  all  men ; 
and  the  living  will  lay  it  to  his  heart.  3 Sorrow  is  better 
than  laughter : for  by  the  sadness  of  the  countenance  the 
heart  is  made  better.  4 The  heart  of  the  wise  is  in  the 
house  of  mourning ; but  the  heart  of  fools  is  in  the  house  of 
mirth. 

11:9  Rejoice,  O young  man,  in  thy  youth  ; and  let  thy 
heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the 
ways  of  thine  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes : but 
know  thou,  that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into 
judgment.  10  Therefore  remove  sorrow  from  thy  heart,  and 
put  away  evil  from  thy  flesh : for  childhood  and  youth  are 
vanity. 

Mat.  12  : 36  But  I say  unto  you,  That  every  idle  word  that 
men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give  account  thereof  in  the  day  of 
judgment. 

Lk.  6:25  Wo  unto  you  that  are  full ! for  ye  shall  hunger. 
W o unto  you  that  laugh  now ! for  ye  shall  mourn  and  weep. 

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ANGELS. 


Employment  of. 

1 Cor.  10  : 7 Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  were  some  of  them  : 
as  it  is  written,  The  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  drink,  and 
rose  up  to  play. 

2 Pet.  2 : 13  And  shall  receive  the  reward  of  unrighteous- 
ness, as  they  that  count  it  pleasure  to  riot  in  the  day-time. 
Spots  they  are  and  blemishes,  sporting  themselves  with  their 
own  deceivings  while  they  feast  with  you. 

ANGELS. 

10.  How  are  good  angels  employed  ? 

2 S.  24 : 16  The  angel  stretched  out  his  hand  upon  Jeru- 
salem to  destroy  it. 

2 K.  19 : 35  And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  the  an- 
gel of  the  Lord  went  out,  and  smote  in  the  camp  of  the  As- 
syrians a hundred  four  score  and  five  thousand. 

Job  38:7  When  the  morning  stars  sang  together,  and  all 
the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy? 

Ps.  IS : 10  And  he  rode  upon  a cherub  and  did  fly : yea>  he 
did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

34 : 7 The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

91:11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways.  12  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in 
their  hpuds,  lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a stone. 

Dan.  6 : 22  My  God  hath  sent  his  angel,  and  hath  shut  the 
lions5  mouths. 

7:10  Thousand  thousands  ministered  unto  him,  and  ten 
thousand  times  ten  thousand  stood  before  him. 

9:21  Yea,  while  I was  speaking  in  prayer,  even  the  man 
Gabriel,  whom  I had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the  beginning,  being 
caused  to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the  time  of  the  even- 
ing oblation.  22  And  he  informed  me , and  talked  with  me, 
and  said,  O Daniel,  I am  now  come  forth  to  give  thee  skill 
and  understanding. 

Mat.  13:  39  The  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world;  and  the 
reapers  are  the  angels.  41  The  Son  of  man  shall  send  forth 
his  angels,  and  they  shall  gather  out  of  his  kingdom  all  things 
that  offend,  and  them  which  do  iniquity ; 42  And  shall  cast 
them  into  a furnace  of  fire : there  shall  be  wailing  and  gnash- 
ing of  teeth. 

18:10  Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little 
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11,  12 


Their  Fall — Names,  Character,  and  Agency  of. 

ones : for  I say  unto  you,  that  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always 
behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Lk.  16:22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and 
was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham’s  bosom. 

Heb.  1 : 14  Are  they  not  all  ministering  spirits,  sent  forth  to 
minister  for  them  who  shall  be  heirs  of  salvation  ? 

Rev.  12:7  And  there  was  war  in  heaven : Michael  and  his 
angels  fought  against  the  dragon ; and  the  dragon  fought  and 
his  angels. 

ANGELS  APOSTATE. 

11.  Apostacy  of  angels. 

2 Pet.  2:4  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned,  but  cast 
them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  them  into  chains  of  darkness, 
to  be  reserved  unto  judgment. 

Jude  6 And  the  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate, 
but  left  their  own  habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting 
chains,  under  darkness,  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day. 

[See  Depravity,  149.] 

12.  Names , character , and  agency  of  evil  spirits. 

1 Ch.  21 : 1 And  Satan  stood  up  against  Israel,  and  pro- 
voked David  to  number  Israel. 

Job  1 : 7 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Whence  comest 
thou  ? Then  Satan  answered  the  Lord,  and  said,  From  going 
to  and  fro  in  the  earth,  and  from  walking  up  and  down  in  it. 

Mat.  4 : 3 And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said,  If 
thou  be  thesSon  of  >od,  command  that  these  stones  be  made 
bread. 

10 : 1 And  when  tie  had  called  unto  him  his  twelve  disciples, 
he  gave  them  power  against  unclean  spirits,  to  cast  them  out. 

13 : 19  When  any  one  heareth  the  word  of  the  kingdom,  and 
understandeth  it  not,  then  cometh  the  wicked  one , and  catcheth 
away  that  which  was  sown  in  his  heart.  38  The  field  is  the 
world ; the  good  seed  are  the  children  of  the  kingdom ; but 
the  tares  are  the  children  of  the  wicked  one  ; 39  The  enemy 
that  sowed  them  is  the  devil. 

Mk.  5 : 9 And  he  asked  him,  What  is  thy  name  ? And  he 
answered,  saying,  My  name  is  Legion : for  we  are  many. 

Lk.  4 : 5 And  the  devil,  taking  him  up  into  a high  mountain, 

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ANGELS  APOSTATE. 


Names,  Character,  and  Agency  of. 

shewed  unto  him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world  in  a moment 
of  time. 

Lk.  8 : 12  Those  by  the  way-side,  are  they  that  hear ; then 
cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away  the  word  out  of  their  hearts, 
lest  they  should  believe  and  be  saved. 

11:15  But  some  of  them  said,  He  caste th  out  devils  through 
Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  the  devils. 

22:31  And  the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan 
hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat. 

Jn.  8:44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of 
your  father  ye  will  do  : he  was  a murderer  from  the  beginning, 
and  abode  not  in  the  truth ; because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own : for  he  is  a 
liar,  and  the  father  of  it. 

13  : 2 And  supper  being  ended,  (the  devil  having  now  put 
into  the  heart  of  Judas  Iscariot,  Simon’s  son , to  betray  him.) 

14 : 30  Hereafter  I will  not  talk  much  with  you : for  the 
prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath  nothing  m me. 

Ac.  5 : 3 But  Peter  said,  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  filled 
thine  heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  keep  back  part  of 
the  price  of  the  land  ? 

2 Cor.  4 : 4 In  whom  the  god  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the 
minds  of  them  which  believe  not,  lest  the  light  of  the  glorious 
gospel  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image  of  God,  should  shine  unto 
them. 

Ep.  2 : 2 Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according  to  the 
course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power  of 
the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of  disobe- 
dience. 

6 : 12  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  dark^ 
ness  of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places. 

2 Tim.  2 : 26  And  that  they  may  recover  themselves  out  of 
the  snare  of  the  devil,  who  are  taken  captive  by  him  at  his  will. 

1 Pet.  5 : 8 Be  sober,  be  vigilant ; because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour. 

1 Jn.  3 : 8 He  that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil;  for  the  devil 
Binneth  from  the  beginning. 

Rev.  2 : 24  But  unto  you  1 say,  and  unto  the  rest  in  Thya- 
tira,  As  many  as  have  not  this  doctrine,  and  which  have  not 
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13 


Their  Devices. 

known  the  depths  of  Satan,  as  they  speak ; I will  put  upon 
you  none  other  burden. 

9 : 11  And  they  had  a king  over  them,  which  is  the  angel 
of  the  bottomless  pit,  whose  name  in  the  Hebrew  tongue  is 
Abaddon,  but  in  the  Greek  tongue  hath  his  name  Apoliyon. 

12  • 9 And  the  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  that  old  serpent, 
called  the  Devil,  and  Satan,  which  deceiveth  the  whole  world  : 
he  was  cast  out  into  the  earth,  and  his  angels  were  cast  out  with 
him.  10  And  I heard  a loud  voice  saying  in  heaven,  Now  is 
come  salvation,  and  strength,  and  the  kingdom  of  our  God, 
and  the  power  of  his  Christ : for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren 
is  cast  down  which  accused  them  before  our  God  day  and 
night.  12  Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye  that  dwell  in 
them.  Wo  to  the  inhabiters  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  sea  ! for 
the  devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having  great  wrath,  because 
he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a short  time. 

20 : 7 And  when  the  thousand  years  are  expired,  Satan  shall 
be  loosed  out  of  his  prison,  8 And  shall  go  out  to  deceive  the 
nations. 

13.  By  what  means  do  apostate  angels  lead  mankind  into  sin 
and  death  ? 

Gen.  3 : 13  The  serpent  beguiled  me,  and  I did  eat. 

2 Cor.  2:11  Lest  Satan  should  get  an  advantage  of  us: 
for  we  are  not  ignorant  of  his  devices. 

11:3  But  I fear,  lest  by  any  means,  as  the  serpent  beguiled 
Eve  through  his  subtilty,  so  your  minds  should  be  corrupted 
from  the  simplicity  that  is  in  Christ.  14  And  no  marvel ; for 
Satan  himself  is  transformed  into  an  angel  of  light. 

2 Th.  2 : 9 Even  him , whose  coming  is  after  the  working  of 
Satan,  with  all  power,  and  signs,  and  lying  wonders,  10  And 
with  all  deceivableness  of  unrighteousness  in  them  that 
perish. 

1 Tim.  4:1  Now  the  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the 
latter  times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to 
seducing  spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils. 

Rev.  16 : 13  And  I saw  three  unclean  spirits  like  frogs  come 
out  of  the  mouth  of  the  dragon,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the 
beast,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  false  prophet.  14  For  they 
are  the  spirits  of  devils,  working  miracles,  which  go  forth  unto 
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ANGELS  APOSTATE. 


Suggestions  of— To  be  resisted. 

the  kings  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  whole  world,  to  gather  them 
to  the  battle  of  that  great  day  of  God  Almighty. 

14.  Instructions  and  suggestions  of  the  adversary. 

1.  That  sinners  will  escape  threatened  punishment. 

Gen.  3:4  And  the  serpent  said  unto  the  woman,  Ye  shall 
not  surely  die : 5 For  God  doth  know,  that  in  the  day  ye  eat 
thereof,  then  your  eyes  shall  be  opened,  and  ye  shall  be  as 
gods,  knowing  good  and  evil. 

2.  That  there  is  nothing  but  selfishness  in  religion. 

Job  1:9  Then  Satan  answered  the  Lord  and  said,  Doth 
Job  fear  God  for  nought?  10  Hast  not  thou  made  an  hedge 
about  him,  and  about  his  house,  and  about  all  that  be  hath  on 
every  side  ? thou  hast  blessed  the  work  of  his  hands  and  his 
substance  is  increased  in  the  land.  11  But  put  fo^h  thine 
hand  now,  and  touch  all  that  he  hath,  and  he  will  curse  thee 
to  thy  face. 

3.  That  means  are  useless,  where  the  end  is  divinely  appointed. 

Mat.  4 : 5 Then  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  the  holy  city, 
and  setteth  him  on  a pinnacle  of  the  temple,  6 And  saitb  unto 
him,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down,  for  it  is 
written,  He  shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee : and 
in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any  time  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a stone. 

4.  Forbidding  matrimony  and  the  use  of  meats. 

1 Tim.  4: 1 Now  the  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the. 
latter  times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to 
seducing  spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils;  2 Speaking  lies  ir 
hypocrisy,  having  their  conscience  seared  with  a hot  iron 
3 Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain  from  meat? 
which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with  thanksgiving  o* 
them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth. 

15.  Apostate  angels  to  be  resisted. 

Ep.  4 : 27  Neither  give  place  to  the  devil. 

6 : 10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in 
the  power  of  his  might.  11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God, 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil 

12  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against  princi- 
palities, against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness 
of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places 

13  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ye 

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16,  17 


Cases  of  Apostacy — End  of  Apostates. 

may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all 
to  stand. 

Jam.  4:7  Resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you. 

1 Pet.  5 : 8 Be  sober,  be  vigilant ; because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour.  9 Whom  resist  steadfast  in  the  faith. 

APOSTATES. 

16.  Cases  of  apostacy. 

1 S.  10  : 6 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  will  come  upon  thee, 
and  thou  shalt  prophesy  with  them,  and  shalt  be  turned  into 
another  man.  7 And  let  it  be,  when  these  signs  are  come 
unto  thee,  that  thou  do  as  occasion  serve  thee ; for  God  is 
with  thee.  9 And  it  was  so,  that  when  he  had  turned  his 
back  to  go  from  Samuel,  God  gave  him  another  heart:  and 
all  those  signs  came  to  pass  that  day.  11  And  it  came  to 
pass  when  all  that  knew  him  beforetime,  saw,  that,  behold,  he 
prophesied  among  the  prophets,  then  the  people  said  one  to 
another,  What  is  this  that  is  come  unto  the  son  of  Kish  1 Is 
Saul  also  among  the  prophets  ? 

15: 11  It  repenteth  me  that  I have  set  up  Saul  to  be  king: 
for  he  is  turned  back  from  following  me,  and  hath  not  per- 
formed my  commandments.  And  it  grieved  Samuel ; and  he 
cried  unto  the  Lord  all  night. 

Hos.  6:40  Ephraim,  what  shall  I do  unto  thee  ? O Judah, 
what  shall  I do  unto  thee  ? for  your  goodness  is  as  a morning 
cloud,  and  as  the  early  dew  it  goeth  away. 

Jn.  6:66  From  that  time  many  of  his  disciples  went  back, 
and  walked  no  more  with  him. 

Gal.  5 : 4 Christ  is  become  of  no  effect  unto  you,  whosoever 
of  you  are  justified  by  the  law ; ye  are  fallen  from  grace. 

1 Tim.  1 : 19  Holding  faith  and  a good  conscience ; which 
some  having  put  away,  concerning  faith  have  made  shipwreck. 

2 Tim.  1 : 15  This  thou  knowest,  that  all  they  which  are  in 
Asia  be  turned  away  from  me ; of  whom  are  Phygellus  and 
Hermogenes. 

17.  The  end  of  apostates. 

1 Ch.  28 : 9 And  thou,  Solomon  my  son,  know  thou  the  God 
of  thy  father,  and  serve  him  with  a perfect  heart,  and  with  a 
willing  mind : for  the  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  under- 

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APOSTATES. 


Never  truly  regenerated. 

standeth  all  the  imaginations  of  the  thoughts:  if  thou  seel* 
him,  he  will  be  found  of  thee ; but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  wil? 
cast  thee  oh'  for  ever. 

Ezk.  3 : 20  Again,  When  a righteous  man  doth  turn  from  big 
righteousness,  and  commit  iniquity,  and  I lay  a stumbling- 
block  before  him,  he  shall  die  : because  thou  hast  not  given 
him  warning,  he  shall  die  in  his  sin,  and  his  righteousness 
which  he  hath  done  shall  not  be  remembered ; but  his  blood 
will  I require  at  thine  hand. 

33  : 18  When  the  righteous  turneth  from  his  righteousness, 
and  committeth  iniquity,  he  shall  even  die  thereby. 

Lk.  9 : 62  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  No  man  having  put  his 
hand  to  the  plough,  and  looking  back,  is  fit  lor  the  kingdom  of 
God. 

Heb.  6:4  For  it  is  impossible  for  those  who  were  once  en- 
lightened, and  have  tasted  of  the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made 
partakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  5 And  have  tasted  the  good 
word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come,  6 If  they 
shall  fall  away,  to  renew  them  again  unto  repentance  ; seeing 
they  crucify  to  themselves  the  Son  of  God  afresh,  and  put  him 
to  an  open  shame.  9 But,  beloved,  we  are  persuaded  better 
things  of  you,  and  things  that  accompany  salvation,  though 
we  thus  speak. 

10  : 26  For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have  received  the 
knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  remaineth  no  more  sacrifice  for 
sins,  27  But  a certain  fearful  looking  for  of  judgment  and 
fiery  indignation,  which  shall  devour  the  adversaries.  39  But 
we  are  not  of  them  who  draw  back  unto  perdition ; but  of 
them  that  believe  to  the  saving  of  the  soul. 

2 Pet.  2 : 20  For  if  after  they  have  escaped  the  pollutions  of 
the  world  through  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord  and  Savior  Je- 
sus Christ,  they  are  again  entangled  therein,  and  overcome, 
the  later  end  is  worse  with  them  than  the  beginning.  21  Fo: 
it  had  been  better  for  them  not  to  have  known  the  way  ol 
righteousness,  than,  after  they  have  known  it,  to  turn  from  the 
holy  commandment  delivered  unto  them.  22  But  it  is  hap- 
pened unto  them  according  to  the  true  proverb,  The  dog  is 
turned  to  his  own  vomit  again  ; and,  The  sow  that  was  washed, 
to  her  wallowing  in  the  mire. 

18.  Were  Apostates  ever  truly  regenerated  f 

Mat.  7:22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
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Saints  prone  to  backslide. 

have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ? and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  out  devils  '?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  'l 
23  And  then  will  I profess  unto  them,  I never  knew  you : de- 
part from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 

Mk.  4 : 16  And  these  are  they  likewise  which  are  sown  on 
stony  ground ; who,  when  they  have  heard  the  word,  imme- 
diately receive  it  with  gladness ; 17  And  have  no  root  in  them- 
selves, and  so  endure  but  for  a time : afterward,  when  affliction 
or  persecution  ariseth  for  the  word’s  sake,  immediately  they 
are  offended. 

Jn.  6:70  Jesus  answered  them,  Have  not  I chosen  you 
twelve,  and  one  of  you  is  a devil  ? 

17 : 12  While  I was  with  them  in  the  world,  I kept  them  in 
thy  name  : those  that  thou  gavest  me  I have  kept,  and  none  of 
them  is  lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition ; that  the  scripture  might 
be  fulfilled. 

1 Jn.  2 : 19  They  went  out  from  us,  but  they  were  not  of  us  ; 
for  if  they  had  been  of  us,  they  would  no  doubt  have  continued 
with  us  : but  they  went  out , that  they  might  be  made  manifest 
that  they  were  not  all  of  us.  [See  Perseverance,  442.] 

BACKSLIDING. 

19.  Saints  prone  to  backslide. 

Ex.  32:1  And  when  the  people  saw  that  Moses  delayed  to 
come  down  out  of  the  mount,  the  people  gathered  themselves 
together  unto  Aaron,  and  said  unto  him,  Up,  make  us  gods 
which  shall  go  before  us : for  as  for  this  Moses,  the  man  that 
brought  us  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is 
become  of  him.  2 And  Aaron  said  unto  them,  Break  off  the 
golden  ear-rings  which  are  in  the  ears  of  your  wives,  of  your 
sons,  and  of  your  daughters,  and  bring  them  unto  me.  3 And 
all  the  people  brake  off  the  golden  ear-rings  which  were  in 
their  ears,  and  brought  them  unto  Aaron.  4 And  he  received 
them  at  their  hand,  and  fashioned  it  with  a graving  tool,  aftei 
he  had  made  it  a molten  calf:  and  they  said,  These  be  thy 
gods,  O Israel,  which  brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 
5 And  when  Aaron  saw  it , he  built  an  altar  before  it ; and 
Aaron  made  proclamation,  and  said,  To-morrow  is  a feast  to 
the  Lord.  6 And  they  rose  up  early  on  the  morrow,  and 

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BACKSLIDING. 


God  displeased  with  Backsliders. 

offered  burnt-offerings,  and  brought  peace-offerings:  and  the 
people  sat  down  to  eat  and  to  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play. 

2 S.  12:7  And  Nathan  said  to  David,  Thou  art  the  man. 
Thus  saitli  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  I anointed  thee  king  over 
Israel,  and  I delivered  thee  out  of  the  hand  of  Saul ; 8 And  I 
gave  thee  thy  master’s  house,  and  thy  master’s  wives  into  thy 
bosom,  and  gave  thee  the  house  of  Israel  and  of  Judah ; and 
if  that  had  been  too  little,  I would  moreover  have  given  unto 
thee  such  and  such  things.  9 Wherefore  hast  thou  despised 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  to  do  evil  in  his  sight  ? thou 
hast  killed  Uriah  the  Hittite  with  the  sword,  and  hast  taken 
his  wife  to  be  thy  wife,  and  hast  slain  him  with  the  sword  of 
the  children  of  Ammon. 

1 K.  11:4  For  it  came  to  pass,  when  Solomon  was  old,  that 
his  wives  turned  away  his  heart  after  other  gods:  and  his 
heart  was  not  perfect  with  the  Lord  his  God,  as  was  the  heart 
of  David  his  father.  5 For  Solomon  went  after  Ashtoreth  the 
goddess  of  the  Zidonians,  and  after  Milcom  the  abomination 
of  the  Ammonites. 

Job  3:1  After  this  opened  Job  his  mouth,  and  cursed  his 
day. 

Mat.  26 : 69  Now  Peter  sat  without  in  the  palace : and  a 
damsel  came  unto  him,  saying,  Thou  also  wast  with  Jesus  of 
Galilee.  70  But  he  denied  before  them  all,  saying,  I know  not 
what  thou  sayest.  71  And  when  he  was  gone  out  into  the 
porch,  another  maid  saw  him,  and  said  unto  them  that  were 
there,  This  fellow  was  also  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  72  And 
again  he  denied  with  -an  oath,  I do  not  know  the  man. 
73  And  after  a while  came  unto  him  they  that  stood  by,  and  said 
to  Peter,  Surely  thou  also  art  one  of  them ; for  thy  speech  be- 
wrayeth  thee.  74  Then  began  he  to  curse  and  to  swTear,  say- 
ing, I know  not  the  man. 

20.  God  greatly  displeased  with  backsliders. 

Ex.  32 : 7 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go,  get  thee 
down : for  thy  people,  which  thou  broughtest  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  have  corrupted  themselves:  8 They  have  turned 
aside  quickly  out  of  the  way  which  I commanded  them : they 
have  made  them  a molten  calf,  and  have  worshipped  it,  and 
have  sacrificed  thereunto,  and  said,  These  be  thy  gods,  O 
Israel,  which  have  brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 
9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  I have  seen  this  people, 
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BACKSLIDERS. 


21 


Duties  of. 

and  behold,  it  is  a stiff-necked  people : 10  Now  therefore  let 
me  alone,  that  my  wrath  may  wax  hot  against  them,  and  that 
I may  consume  them  : and  I will  make  of  thee  a great  nation. 

Ezra  8 : 22  For  I was  ashamed  to  require  of  the  king  a 
band  of  soldiers  and  horsemen  to  help  us  against  the  enemy 
in  the  way:  because  we  had  spoken  unto  the  king,  saying, 
The  hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  for  good  that  seek  him  ; 
but  his  power  and  his  wrath  is  against  all  them  that  forsake 
him. 

Pr.  14 : 14  The  backslider  in  heart  shall  be  filled  with  his 
own  ways : and  a good  man  shall  he  satisfied  from  himself. 

Jer.  2 : 19  Thine  own  wickedness  shall  correct  thee,  and 
thy  backslidings  shall  reprove  thee : know  therefore  and  see 
that  it  is  an  evil  thing  and  bitter,  that  thou  hast  forsaken  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  that  my  fear  is  not  in  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
God  of  hosts. 

Hos.  6:40  Ephraim,  what  shall  I do  unto  thee  ? O Judah, 
what  shall  I do  unto  thee  ? for  your  goodness  is  as  a morning 
cloud,  and  as  the  early  dew  it  goeth  away.  5 Therefore 
have  I hewed  them  by  the  prophets ; I have  slain  them  by  the 
words  of  my  mouth  : and  thy  judgments  are  as  the  light  that 
goeth  forth. 

Am.  6:1  Wo  to  them  that  are  at  ease  in  Zion,  and  trust  in 
the  mountain  of  Samaria,  which  are  named  chief  of  the  na- 
tions, to  whom  the  house  of  Israel  came  ! 

Heb.  10:38  Now  the  just  shall  live  by  faith:  but  if  any 
man  draw  back,  my  soul  shall  have  no  pleasure  in  him. 

21.  What  does  God  require  of  backsliders  ? 

Jer.  3 : 14  Turn,  O backsliding  children,  saith  the  Lord  ; for 
I am  married  unto  you : and  I will  take  you  one  of  a city,  and 
two  of  a family,  and  I will  bring  you  to  Zion : 22  Return,  ye 
backsliding  children,  and  I will  heal  your  backslidings.  Be- 
hold, we  come  unto  thee ; for  thou  art  the  Lord  our  God. 

Hos.  10 : 12  Sow  to  yourselves  in  righteousness,  reap  in 
mercy ; break  up  your  fallow  ground : for  it  is  time  to  seek 
the  Lord,  till  he  come  and  rain  righteousness  upon  you. 

14 : 1 O Israel,  return  unto  the  Lord  thy  God ; for  thou  hast 
fallen  by  thine  iniquity.  2 Take  with  you  words,  and  turn  to 
the  Lord  : say  unto  him,  Take  away  all  iniquity,  and  receive 
us  graciously : so  will  we  render  the  calves  of  our  lips. 


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BAPTISM. 


Design  of. 

Rev.  2:41  have  somewhat  against  thee,  because  thou  hast 
left  thy  first  love.  5 Remember  therefore  from  whence  thou 
art  fallen,  and  repent,  and  do  the  first  works ; or  else  I will 
come  unto  thee  quickly,  and  will  remove  thy  candlestick  out 
of  his  place,  except  thou  repent. 

3:1  And  unto  the  angel  of  the  church  in  Sardis  write; 
These  things  saith  he  that  hath  the  seven  Spirits  of  God,  and 
the  seven  stars ; I know  thy  works,  that  thou  hast  a name  that 
thou  livest,  and  art  dead.  2 Be  watchful,  and  strengthen  the 
things  which  remain,  that  are  ready  to  die:  for  I have  not 
found  thy  works  perfect  before  God.  3 Remember  therefore 
how  thou  hast  received  and  heard,  and  hold  fast,  and  repent. 
If  therefore  thou  shalt  not  watch,  I will  come  on  thee  as  a 
thief,  and  thou  shalt  not  know  what  hour  I will  come  upon 
thee. 


BAPTISM,  No.  I * 

22.  What  is  the  design  of  baptism  ? 

Rom.  "6  : 3 Know  ye  not  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized 
into  Jesus  Christ,  were  baptized  into  his  death  ? 4 There- 
fore we  are  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  death : that  like 
as  Christ  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Fa- 
ther, even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life.  5 For  if 
we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness  of  his  death,  we 
shall  be  also  in  the  likeness  of  his  resurrection. 

1 Cor.  12 : 13  For  by  one  Spirit  are  we  all  baptized  into 
one  body,  whether  we  be  Jews  or  Gentiles,  whether  v:e  be  bond 
or  free,  and  have  been  all  made  to  drink  into  one  Spirit. 

Gal.  3 : 27  For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been  baptized  into 
Christ,  have  put  on  Christ. 

1 Pet.  3 : 20  Which  sometime  were  disobedient,  when  once 
the  long-suffering  of  God  waited  in  the  days  of  Noah,  while 
the  ark  was  a preparing,  wherein  few,  that  is,  eight  souls,  were 
saved  by  water.  21  The  like  figure  whereunto,  even  baptism, 
doth  also  now  save  us,  (not  the  putting  away  of  the  filth  of  the 
flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a good  conscience  toward  God,)  by  the 
resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ. 

* Having  never  given  a very  critical  attention  to  the  controverted  subject  of  Bap- 
tism, I applied  to  a Baptist  clergyman,  and  also  to  a Pedobaptist,  to  furnish  me  with 
an  argument  for  this  work,  thinking  to  prepare  one  out  of  the  two,  but  on  reflection 
I have  concluded  to  publish  both. 

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BAPTISM. 


23,  24 


Proper  Administrators — Proper  Subjects. 

23.  Who  are  the  proper  administrators  ? 

Mat.  3 : 13  Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to  Jordan  unto 
John,  to  be  baptized  of  him. 

28  : 19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them 
in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

Jn.  3:22  After  these  things  came  Jesus  and  his  disciples 
into  the  land  of  Judea;  and  there  he  tarried  with  them,  and 
baptized. 

4 : 1 When  therefore  the  Lord  knew  how  the  Pharisees 
had  heard  that  Jesus  made  and  baptized  more  disciples  than 
John,  2 (Though  Jesus  himself  baptized  not,  but  his  disciples.) 

24.  Who  are  the  proper  subjects  of  baptism? 

Mat.  3 : 7 But  when  he  saw  many  of  the  Pharisees  and  Sad- 
ducees  come  to  his  baptism,  he  said  unto  them,  O generation 
of  vipers,  who  hath  warned  you  to  flee  from  the  wrath  to  come  ? 
8 Bring  forth  therefore  fruits  meet  for  repentance : 9 And 

think  not  to  say  within  yourselves,  We  have  Abraham  to  our 
father : for  I say  unto  you,  that  God  is  able  of  these  stones  to 
raise  up  children  unto  Abraham.  10  And  now  also  the  axe  is 
laid  unto  the  root  of  the  trees : therefore  every  tree  which  bring- 
eth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Ill 
indeed  baptize-  you  with  water  unto  repentance  : but  he  that 
cometh  after  me  is  mightier  than  I,  whose  shoes  I am  not 
worthy  to  bear  : he  shall  baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
with  fire. 

Mk.  1 : 4 John  did  baptize  in  the  wilderness,  and  preach  the 
baptism  of  repentance,  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

16 : 16  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ; 
but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. 

Lk.  7 : 28  For  I say  unto  you,  Among  those  that  are  born 
of  women,  there  is  not  a greater  prophet  than  John  the  Bap- 
tist : but  he  that  is  least  in  the  kingdom  of  God,  is  greater 
than  he.  29  And  all  the  people  that  heard  him , and  the  pub- 
licans, justified  God,  being  baptized  with  the  baptism  of  John. 
30  But  the  Pharisees  and  lawyers  rejected  the  counsel  of  God 
against  themselves,  being  not  baptized  of  him. 

Ac.  2 : 38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  bap- 
tized every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy 

4 37 


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BAPTISM. 


Proper  Subjects. 

Ghost.  39  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children, 
and  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord 
our  God  shall  call.  40  And  with  many  other  words  did 
he  testisfy  and  exhort,  saying,  Save  yourselves  from  this  unto- 
ward generation.  41  Then  they  that  gladly  received  his 
word,  were  baptized:  and  the  same  day  there  were  added 
unto  them  about  three  thousand  souls.  47  And  the  Lord  added 
to  the  church  daily  such  as  should  be  saved. 

Ac.  8 : 12  But  when  they  believed  Philip,  preaching  the 
things  concerning  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  the  name  of  Jesus 
Christ,  they  were  baptized  both  men  and  women.  36  And 
as  they  went  on  their  way,  they  came  unto  a certain  water : 
and  the  eunuch  said,  See,  here  is  water ; what  doth  hindei 
me  to  be  baptized  ? 37  And  Philip  said,  If  thou  believest  with 

all  thine  heart,  thou  mayest.  And  he  answered  and  said,  1 
believe  that  Jesus  Christ  is  the  Son  of  God. 

9:17  Brother  Saul,  the  Lord  ( even  Jesus  that  appeared 
unto  thee  in  the  way  as  thou  earnest)  hath  sent  me,  that  thou 
mightest  receive  thy  sight,  and  be  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 
18  And  immediately  there  fell  from  his  eyes  as  it  had  been 
scales : and  he  received  sight  forthwith,  and  arose,  and  was 
baptized. 

10 : 46  Then  answered  Peter,  47  Can  any  man  forbid 
water,  that  these  should  not  be  baptized,  which,  have  received 
the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we  ? 48  And  he  commanded  them 

to  be  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Then  prayed  they 
him  to  tarry  certain  days. 

16 : 14  And  a certain  woman  named  Lydia,  a seller  of  pur- 
ple, of  the  city  of  Thyatira,  which  worshipped  God,  heard  us : 
whose  heart  the  Lord  opened,  that  she  attended  unto  the 
things  which  were  spoken  of  Paul.  15  And  when  she  was 
baptized,  and  her  household,  she  besought  us)  saying,  If  ye 
have  judged  me  to  be  faithful  to  the  Lord,  come  into  my 
house,  and  abide  there:  And  she  constrained  us.  29  Then 
he  called  for  a light,  and  sprang  in,  and  came  trembling,  and 
fell  down  before  Paul  and  Silas  ; 30  And  brought  them  out, 

and  said,  Sirs,  what  must  I do  to  be  saved  ? 31  And  they 

said,  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be  saved, 
and  thy  house.  32  And  they  spake  unto  him  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  and  to  all  that  were  in  his  house.  33  And  he  took  them 
the  same  hour  of  the  night,  and  washed  their  stripes ; and  was 
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BAPTISM. 


25,  26 


Mode  of— Obligations  of  the  Baptized. 

baptized,  he  and  all  his,  straightway.  34  And  when  he  had 
brought  them  into  his  house,  he  set  meat  before  them,  and  re- 
joiced, believing  in  God  with  all  his  house. 

IS : 8 And  Crispus,  the  chief  ruler  of  the  synagogue,  be- 
lieved on  the  Lord  with  all  his  house : and  many  of  the  Co- 
rinthians hearing,  believed,  and  were  baptized. 

19:4  Then  said  Paul,  John  verily  baptized  with  the  bap- 
tism of  repentance,  saying  unto  the  people,  that  they  should 
believe  on  him  which  should  come  after  him,  that  is,  on  Christ 
Jesus.  5 When  they  heard  this , they  were  baptized  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

22  : 16  And  now  why  tarriest  thou  ? arise,  and  be  baptized, 
and  wash  away  thy  sins,  calling  on  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

25.  How  is  baptism  to  be  administered  ? 

Mat.  3:5  Then  went  out  to  him  Jerusalem,  and  all  Judea, 
and  all  the  region  round  about  Jordan,  6 And  were  baptized 
of  him  in  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins.  16  And  Jesus,  when 
he  was  baptized,  went  up  straightway  out  of  the  water. 

Jn.  3 : 23  And  John  also  was  baptizing  in  j^Enon,  near  to 
Salim,  because  there  was  much  water  there : and  they  came, 
and  were  baptized. 

Ac.  8 : 38  And  he  commanded  the  chariot  to  stand  still : and 
they  went  down  both  into  the  water,  both  Philip  and  the 
eunuch ; and  he  baptized  him.  39  And  when  they  were  come 
up  out  of  the  water,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  caught  away  Philip, 
that  the  eunuch  saw  him  no  more. 

Col.  2 : 12  Buried  with  him  in  baptism,  wherein  also  ye  are 
risen  with  him  through  the  faith  of  the  operation  of  God,  who 
hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

26.  What  are  the  obligations  of  baptized  persons  ? 

Mat.  28  : 20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatso- 
ever 1 have  commanded  you. 

Ac.  2 : 42  And  they  continued  steadfastly  in  the  apostles’ 
doctrine  and  fellowship,  and  in  breaking  of  bread,  and  in 
prayers. 

Rom.  6 : 1 What  shall  we  say  then  ? Shall  we  continue  in 
sin,  that  grace  may  abound  ? 2 God  forbid : how  shall  we, 

that  are  dead  to  sin,  live  any  longer  therein  ? 3 Know  ye 

not  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized  into  Jesus  Christ, 
were  baptized  into  his  death?  4 Therefore  we  are  buried 

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27 


BAPTISM 


John’s  Baptism. 

with  him  by  baptism  into  death:  that  like  as  Christ  was 
raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so 
we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life. 

Ep.  4 : 5 One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism. 

BAPTISM,  No.  II. 

27.  Did  John's  baptism  belong  to  the  gospel , or  to  the  prepar- 
atory dispensation , without  having  been  administered  in  the 
name  of  the  Trinity  ? 

Mai.  3 : 1 Behold,  I will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall 
prepare  the  way  before  me : and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek, 
shall  suddenly  come  to  his  temple,  even  the  messenger  of  the 
covenant,  whom  ye  delight  in : behold,  he  shall  come,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Mat.  3 : 5 Then  went  out  to  him  Jerusalem,  and  all  Judea, 
and  all  the  region  round  about  Jordan,  6 And  were  baptized 
of  him  in  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins.  7 But  when  he  saw 
many  of  the  Pharisees  and  Sadducees  come  to  his  baptism, 
he  said  unto  them,  O generation  of  vipers,  who  hath  warned 
you  to  flee  from  the  wrath  to  come  ? 8 Bring  forth  therefore 

fruits  meet  for  repentance  : 11  I indeed  baptize  you  with  water 
unto  repentance : but  he  that  cometh  after  me  is  mightier 
than  I,  whose  shoes  I am  not  worthy  to  bear : he  shall  bap- 
tize you  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  with  fire. 

Mk.  1 : 4 John  did  baptize  in  the  wilderness,  and  preach  the 
baptism  of  repentance,  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

Lk.  3 : 3 And  he  came  into  all  the  country  about  Jordan, 
preaching  the  baptism  of  repentance,  for  the  remission  of  sins ; 

4 As  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  the  words  of  Esaias  the 
prophet,  saying,  The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness, 
Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  his  paths  straight.  [Is. 
40:3.] 

Jn.  1 : 21  And  they  asked  him,  What  then  ? Art  thou  Elias  ? 
And  he  saith,  I am  not.  Art  thou  that  prophet  ? And  he  an- 
swered, No.  23  He  said,  I am  the  voice  of  one  crying  in  the 
wilderness,  Make  straight  the  way  of  the  Lord,  as  said  the 
prophet  Esaias.  31  And  I knew  him  not:  but  that  he  should 
be  made  manifest  to  Israel,  therefore  am  I come  baptizing 
with  water. 

Ac.  19 : 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  while  Apollos  was  at 
Corinth,  Paul  having  passed  through  the  upper  coasts,  came 
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28,  29 


Christ  baptized  by  John — Gospel  Baptism. 

to  Ephesus;  and  finding  certain  disciples,  2 He  said  unto 
them,  Have  ye  received  the  Holy  Ghost  since  ye  believed  ? 
And  they  said  unto  him,  We  have  not  so  much  as  heard 
whether  there  be  any  Holy  Ghost.  3 And  he  said  unto  them, 
Ur*to  what  then  were  ye  baptized  ? And  they  said,  Unto 
John’s  baptism.  4 Then  said  Paul,  John  verily  baptized  with 
the  baptism  of  repentance,  saying  unto  the  people,  that  they 
should  believe  on  him  which  should  come  after  him,  that  is,  on 
Christ  Jesus.  5 When  they  hfeard  this,  they  were  baptized  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

28.  Was  Christ  baptized  as  an  example  of  Christian  bap- 
tism, or  tofulfd  the  requirements  of  the  ceremonial  law  respect- 
ing those  who  received  the  priestly  office  ? 

Ex.  29 : 4 And  Aaron  and  his  sons  thou  shalt  bring  unto  the 
door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and  shalt  wash 
them  with  water. 

Lev.  8 : 5 And  Moses  said  unto  the  congregation,  This  is 
the  thing  which  the  Lord  commanded  to  be  done.  6 And 
Moses  brought  Aaron  and  his  sons,  and  washed  them  with 
water. 

Num.  8 : 5 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  6 Take 
the  Levites  from  among  the  children  of  Israel,  and  cleanse 
them.  7 And  thus  shalt  thou  do  unto  them,  to  cleanse  them : 
Sprinkle  water  of  purifying  upon  them,  and  let  them  shave  all 
their  flesh,  and  let  them  wash  their  clothes,  and  so  make  them- 
selves clean. 

Mat.  3: 13  Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to  Jordan  unto 
John,  to  be  baptized  of  him.  14  But  John  forbade  him,  saying, 

I have  need  to  be  baptized  of  thee,  and  comest  thou  to  me  ? 
15  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  him,  Suffer  it  to  be  so  now : 
for  thus  it  becometh  us  to  fulfil  all  righteousness.  Then  he 
suffered  him. 

5 : 17  Think  not  that  I am  come  to  destroy  the  law,  or  the 
prophets : I am  not  come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfil. 

29.  Gospel  baptism  instituted,  and  enjoined  upon  believers . 
Mat.  28:  18  And  Jesus  came,  and  spake  unto  them,  saying, 
All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  19  Go  ye 
therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I have 
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30 


BAPTISM. 


Household  Baptism. 

commanded  you : and  lo,  I am  with  you  always,  even  unto  the 
end  of  the  world.  Amen. 

Mk.  16 : 16  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be 
saved  ; but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. 

Jn.  3 : 5 Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  thee,  Ex- 
cept a man  be  born  of  water,  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ac.  2 : 38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  bap- 
tized every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

10 : 48  And  he  [Peter]  commanded  them  to  be  baptized  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

22  : 16  And  now  why  tarriest  thou  ? arise,  and  be  baptized, 
and  wash  away  thy  sins,  calling  on  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

30.  Household  baptism.. 

Mk.  10  : 14  But  when  Jesus  saw  27,  he  was  much  displeased, 
and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not : for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ac.  16 : 14  And  a certain  woman  named  Lydia,  a seller  of 
purple,  of  the  city  of  Thyatira,  which  worshipped  God,  heard 
us : whose  heart  the  Lord  opened,  that  she  attended  unto  the 
things  which  were  spoken  of  Paul.  15  And  when  she  was 
baptized,  and  her  household,  she  besought  us , saying,  If  ye  have 
judged  me  to  be  faithful  to  the  Lord,  come  into  my  house,  and 
abide  there:  And  she  constrained  us.  31  And  they  said,  Be- 
lieve on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and 
thy  house.  32  And  they  spake  unto  him  [the  jailor]  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  and  to  all  that  were  in  his  house.  33  And 
he  took  them  the  same  hour  of  the  night,  and  washed  their 
stripes ; and  was  baptized,  he  and  all  his,  straightway. 
34  And  when  he  had  brought  them  into  his  house,  he  set  meat 
before  them,  and  rejoiced,  believing  in  God  with  all  his  house. 

1 Cor.  1 : 16  And  I baptized  also  the  household  of  Stepha- 
nas ; besides,  I know  not  whether  I baptized  any  other. 

7 : 14  For  the  unbelieving  husband  is  sanctified  by  the 
wife,  and  the  unbelieving  wife  is  sanctified  by  the  husband : 
else  were  your  children  unclean;  but  now  are  they  holy. 

[See  Church,  104—8.] 

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BAPTISM. 


31 


Import  and  Mode  of. 

31.  Expressions  supposed  to  denote  the  spiritual  import  and 
scriptural  modes  of  baptism. 

Is.  44:3  For  I will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is  thirsty,  and 
floods  upon  the  dry  ground : I will  pour  my  Spirit  upon  thy 
seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thine  offspring. 

52:15  So  shall  he  sprinkle  many  nations. 

Ezk.  36  : 25  Then  will  I sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and 
ye  shall  be  clean : from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your 
idols,  will  I cleanse  you. 

Mk.  7 : 2 And  when  they  saw  some  of  his  disciples  eat  bread 
with  defiled  (that  is  to  say,  with  unwashen)  hands,  they  found 
fault.  3 For  the  Pharisees,  and  all  the  Jews,  except  they  wash 
their  hands  oft,  eat  not,  holding  the  tradition  of  the  elders. 
4 x\nd  when  they  come  from  the  market,  except  they  wash  [Gr. 
Baptisontai\  they  eat  not.  And  many  other  things  there  be, 
which  they  have  received  to  hold,  as  the  washing  [Gr.  baptis- 
mous ] of  cups,  and  pots,  and  brazen  vessels,  and  tables. 

Lk.  11:38  And  when  the  Pharisee  saw  it)  he  marvelled  that 
he  had  not  first  washed  [Gr.  ebaptisthe ] before  dinner. 

Ac.  1:5  For  John  truly  baptized  with  water;  but  ye  shall 
be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost  not  many  days  hence. 

2:18  And  on  my  servants,  and  on  my  hand-maidens,  I will 
pour  out  in  those  days  of  my  Spirit ; and  they  shall  prophesy : 
33  Therefore  being  by  the  right  hand  of  God  exalted,  and 
having  received  of  the  Father  the  promise  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
he  hath  shed  forth  this,  which  ye  now  see  and  hear. 

11 : 15  And  as  I began  to  speak,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell  on 
them,  as  on  us  at  the  beginning.  16  Then  remembered  I the 
word  of  the  Lord,  how  that  he  said,  John  indeed  baptized  with 
water ; but  ye  shall  be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1 Cor.  10  : 1 Moreover,  brethren,  I would  not  that  ye  should 
be  ignorant  how  that  all  our  fathers  were  under  the  cloud,  and 
all  passed  through  the  sea;  2 And  were  all  baptized  unto 
Moses  in  the  cloud  and  in  the  sea. 

12 : 13  For  by  one  Spirit  are  we  all  baptized  into  one  body, 
whether  we  be  Jews  or  Gentiles,  whether  we  be  bond  or  tree; 
and  have  been  all  made  to  drink  into  one  Spirit. 

Tit.  3:5  Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have 
done,  but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing 
of  regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 6 Which  he 
shed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior. 

43 


32 


BIBLE. 


The  Inspired  Word  of  God. 

Heb.  9:10  Which  stood  only  in  meats  and  drinks,  and  di- 
vers washings  [Gr.  baptismois'],  and  carnal  ordinances,  im- 
posed on  them  until  the  time  of  reformation.  13  For  if  the 
blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of  a heifer  sprinkling 
the  unclean,  sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh:  14  How 
much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who  through  the  eternal 
Spirit  offered  himself  without  spot  to  God,  purge  your  con- 
science from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God  ? 

10 : 22  Let  us  draw  near  with  a true  heart,  in  full  assurance 
of  faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience, 
and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water. 

12 : 24  And  to  Jesus  the  Mediator  of  the  new  covenant,  and 
to  the  blood  of  sprinkling,  that  speaketh  better  things  than 
that  of  Abel. 

1 Pet.  1 : 2 Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God 
the  Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedi- 
ence and  sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ:  Grace  unto 
you,  and  peace,  be  multiplied. 

BIBLE. 

32.  Bible)  the  inspired  word  of  God. 

2 S.  23:1  The  sweet  psalmist  of  Israel,  said,  2 The  Spirit  of 
the  Lord  spake  by  me,  and  his  word  was  in  my  tongue. 

2 K.  17:13  Yet  the  Lord  testified  against  Israel,  and 
against  Judah,  by  all  the  prophets,  and  by  all  the  seers,  saying, 
Turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways,  and  keep  my  commandments, 
and  my  statutes,  according  to  all  the  law  which  I commanded 
your  fathers,  and  which  I sent  to  you  by  my  servants  the 
prophets. 

2 Ch.  34:21  Go,  inquire  of  the  Lord  for  me,  and  for  them 
that  are  left  in  Israel,  and  in  Judah,  concerning  the  words  of 
the  book  that  is  found:  for  great  is  the  wrath  of  the  Lord 
that  is  poured  out  upon  us,  because  our  fathers  have  not  kept 
the  word  of  the  Lord,  to  do  after  all  that  is  written  in  this 
book. 

36:21  To  fulfil  the  word  of  the  Lord  by  the  mouth  of 
Jeremiah. 

Neh.  9:30  Yet  many  years  didst  thou  forbear  them,  and 
testifiedst  against  them  by  thy  Spirit  in  thy  prophets. 

Jer.  1 : 9 Then  the  Lord  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  my 

44 


BIBLE. 


32 


The  Inspired  Word  of  God. 

mouth.  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Behold,  I have  put  my 
words  in  thy  mouth. 

36 : 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fourth  year  of  Jehoiakim 
the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah,  that  this  word  came  unto  Jere- 
miah from  the  Lord,  saying,  2 Take  thee  a roll  of  a book, 
and  write  therein  all  the  words  that  I have  spoken  unto  thee 
against  Israel,  and  against  Judah,  and  against  all  the  nations, 
from  the  day  I spake  unto  thee,  from  the  days  of  Josiah,  even 
unto  this  day  . 

Ezk.  3: 10  Moreover  he  said  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  all  my 
words  that  I shall  speak  unto  thee  receive  in  thy  heart,  and 
hear  with  thine  ears.  11  And  go,  get  thee  to  them  of  the 
captivity,  unto  the  children  of  thy  people,  and  speak  unto 
them,  and  tell  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; whether  they 
will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear. 

Zee.  7:12  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  adamant 
stone,  lest  they  should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the 
Lord  of  hosts  hath  sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets: 
therefore  came  a great  wrath  from  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Mat.  10 : 20  For  it  is  not  ye  that  speak,  hut  the  Spirit  of 
your  Father  which  speaketh  in  you. 

Lk.  1:70  As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets, 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began. 

Jn.  14:26  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all 
things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever 
I have  said  unto  you. 

Ac.  1 : 16  Men  and  brethren,  this  scripture  must  needs  have 
been  fulfilled,  which  the  Holy  Ghost  by  the  mouth  of  David 
spake  before  concerning  Judas,  which  was  guide  to  them  that 
took  Jesus. 

3:18  But  those  things  which  God  before  had  shewed  by 
the  mouth  of  all  his  prophets,  that  Christ  should  suffer,  he  hath 
so  fulfilled. 

28 : 25  And  when  they  agreed  not  among  themselves,  they 
departed,  after  that  Paul  had  spoken  one  word,  Well  spake  the 
Holy  Ghost  by  Esaias  the  prophet  unto  our  fathers,  26  Say- 
ing, Go  unto  this  people  and  say,  Hearing  ye  shall  hear,  and 
shall  not  understand ; and  seeing  ye  shall  see,  and  not  perceive. 

Rom.  3:1  What  advantage  then  hath  the  Jew?  or  wha4 


45 


33 


BIBLE. 


The  Inspired  Word  of  God — Truth  of. 

profit  is  there  of  circumcision  ? 2 Much  every  way : chiefly, 

because  that  unto  them  were  committed  the  oracles  of  God. 

1 Cor.  2 : 12  Now  we  have  received,  not  the  spirit  of  the 
world,  but  the  Spirit  which  is  of  God ; that  we  might  know 
the  things  that  are  freely  given  to  us  of  God.  13  Which 
things  also  we  speak,  not  in  the  words  which  man’s  wisdom 
teacheth.  but  which  the  Holy  Ghost  teacheth;  comparing 
spiritual  things  with  spiritual. 

Gal.  1:11  But  I certify  you,  brethren,  that  the  gospel  which 
was  preached  of  me  is  not  after  man : 12  For  1 neither  received 
it  of  man,  neither  was  I taught  it,  but  by  the  revelation  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  6 : 17  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword 
of  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God. 

1 Th.  2 : 13  For  this  cause  also  thank  we  God  without  ceas- 
ing, because,  when  ye  received  the  word  of  God  which  ye  heard 
of  us,  ye  received  it  not  as  the  word  of  men,  but  (as  it  is  in 
truth)  the  word  of  God,  which  effectually  worketh  also  in  you 
that  believe. 

2 Tim.  3 : 16  All  scripture  is  given  by  inspiration  of  God, 
and  is  profitable  for  doctrine,  for  reproof,  for  correction,  for  in- 
struction in  righteousness : 17  That  the  man  of  God  may  be 
perfect,  thoroughly  furnished  unto  all  good  works. 

Heb.  1 : 1 God,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners 
spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  2 Hath 
in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son. 

1 Pet.  4:11  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the  oracles 
of  God. 

2 Pet.  1 : 18  And  this  voice  which  came  from  heaven  we 

heard,  when  we  were  with  him  in  the  holy  mount.  19  We 
have  also  a more  sure  word  of  prophecy ; whereunto  ye  do 
well  that  ye  take  heed,  as  unto  a light  that  shine  th  in  a dark 
place,  until  the  day  dawn,  and  the  day-star  arise  in  your 
hearts : 20  Knowing  this  first,  that  no  prophecy  of  the  scrip- 

ture is  of  any  private  interpretation.  21  For  the  prophecy 
came  not  in  old  time  by  the  will  of  man  : but  holy  men  of  God 
spake  as  they  were  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

33.  Bible  true. 

Ps.  19 : 9 The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever: 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether 
46 


BIBLE. 


34,  35 


Will  be  fulfilled — Confirmed  by  Miracles. 

93 : 5 Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure. 

119 : 142  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness, 
and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Pr.  30 : 5 Every  word  of  God  is  pure. 

Is.  25  : 1 O Lord,  thou  art  my  God ; I will  exalt  thee,  I will 
praise  thy  name ; for  thou  hast  done  wonderful  things ; thy 
counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and  truth. 

34.  Bible  will  be  fulfilled . 

Is.  40 : 8 The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth : but  the 
word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

Mat.  5 : 17  Think  not  that  I am  come  to  destroy  the  law,  or 
the  prophets : I am  not  come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfil.  18  For 
verily,  I say  unto  you,  Till  heaven  and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or 
one  tittle  shall  in  no  wise  pass  from  the  law,  till  all  be  fulfilled. 

24 : 35  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away,  but  my  words 
shall  not  pass  away. 

Lk.  16 : 17  And  it  is  easier  for  heaven  and  earth  to  pas* 
than  one  tittle  of  the  law  to  fail. 

24 : 44  And  he  said  unto  them,  These  are  the  words  which 
I spake  unto  you,  while  I was  yet  with  you,  that  all  things 
must  be  fulfilled  which  were  written  in  the  law  of  Moses,  and 
in  the  prophets,  and  in  the  psalms,  concerning  me. 

Jn.  10:35  And  the  scripture  cannot  be  broken. 

Ac.  1 : 16  Men  and  brethren,  this  scripture  must  needs  have 
been  fulfilled,  which  the  Holy  Ghost  by  the  mouth  of  David 
spake  before  concerning  Judas,  which  was  guide  to  them  that 
took  Jesus. 

3 : 18  But  those  things  which  God  before  had  shewed  by  the 
mouth  of  all  his  prophets,  that  Christ  should  suffer,  he  hath 
so  fulfilled.  [See  God’s  Law,  262.] 

35.  Bible  confirmed  by  miracles. 

Ex.  4:4  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Put  forth  thine 
hand,  and  take  it  by  the  tail.  And  he  put  forth  his  hand,  and 
caught  it,  and  it  became  a rod  in  his  hand:  5 That  they 
may  believe  that  the  Lord  God  of  their  fathers,  the  God  of 
Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob,  hath  ap- 
peared unto  thee. 

14:  31  And  Israel  saw  that  great  work  which  the  Lord  did 
apon  the  Egyptians : and  the  people  feared  the  Lord,  and  be- 
lieved the  Lord,  and  his  servant  Moses. 


47 


35 


BIBLE. 


Confirmed  by  Miracles. 

Ex.  19 : 9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Lo,  1 come  unto 
thee  in  a thick  cloud,  that  the  people  may  hear  when  1 speak 
with  thee,  and  believe  thee  for  ever. 

1 K.  18 : 38  Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord  fell,  and  consumed 
the  burnt-sacrifice,  and  the  wood,  and  the  stones,  and  the  dust, 
and  licked  up  the  water  that  ivas  in  the  trench.  39  And  when 
all  the  people  saw  it:  they  fell  on  their  faces : and  they  said, 
The  Lord,  he  is  the  God ; the  Lord,  he  is  the  God. 

Mat.  9 : 6 But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath 
power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins,  (then  saith  he  to  the  sick  of  the 
palsy,)  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine  house. 

27 : 54  Now,  when  the  centurion,  and  they  that  were  with 
him,  watching  Jesus,  saw  the  earthquake,  and  those  things 
that  were  done,  they  feared  greatly,  saying.  Truly  this  was 
the  Son  of  God. 

Mk.  16:20  And  they  went  forth,  and  preached  every  where, 
the  Lord  working  with  them , and  confirming  the  word  with 
signs  following. 

Jn.  2:23  Many  believed  in  his  name,  when  they  saw  the 
miracles  which  he  did. 

3 : 1 There  was  a man  of  the  Pharisees  named  Nicodemus, 
a ruler  of  the  Jews : 2 The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and 
said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a teacher  come 
from  God : for  no  man  can  do  these  miracles  that  thou  doest, 
except  God  be  with  him. 

5 : 36  But  I have  greater  witness  than  that  of  John : for  the 
works  which  the  Father  hath  given  me  to  finish,  the  same 
works  that  I do,  bear  witness  of  me,  that  the  Father  hath  sent 
me. 

7:31  And  many  of  the  people  believed  on  him,  and  said, 
When  Christ  cometh,  will  he  do  more  miracles  than  these 
which  this  man  hath  done  ? 

10:37  If  I do  not  the  works  of  my  Father,  believe  me  not. 
38  But  if  I do,  though  ye  believe  not  me,  believe  the  works : 
that  ye  may  know  and  believe  that  the  Father  is  in  me,  and  I 
in  him. 

11:42  And  I knew  that  thou  hearest  me  always:  but  be- 
cause of  the  people  which  stand  by,  I said  it , that  they  may 
believe  that  thou  hast  sent  me.  43  And  when  he  thus  had 
spoken,  he  cried  with  a loud  voice,  Lazarus,  come  forth. 
44  And  he  that  was  dead  came  forth,  bound  hand  and  foot 
48 


BIBLE. 


36 


Confirmed  by  Prophecy. 

with  grave-clothes:  and  his  face  was  bound  about  with  a 
napkin.  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go. 
45  Then  many  of  the  Jews  which  came  to  Mary,  and  had 
seen  the  things  which  Jesus  did,  believed  on  him.  46  But 
some  of  them  went  their  ways  to  the  Pharisees,  and  told  them 
what  things  Jesus  had  done.  47  Then  gathered  the  chief 
priests  and  the  Pharisees  a council,  and  said,  What  do  we  ? 
for  this  man  doeth  many  miracles.  48  If  we  let  him  thus 
alone,  all  men  will  believe  on  him. 

20  : 30  And  many  other  signs  truly  did  Jesus  in  the  presence 
of  his  disciples,  which  are  not  written  in  this  book.  31  But 
these  are  written  that  ye  might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ, 
the  Son  of  God  ; and  that  believing  ye  might  have  life  through 
his  name. 

Ac.  2:22  Ye  men  of  Israel,  hear  these  words;  Jesus  of 
Nazareth,  a man  approved  of  God  among  you  by  miracles, 
and  wonders,  and  signs,  which  God  did  by  him  in  the  midst 
of  you,  as  ye  yourselves  also  know. 

8 : 6 And  the  people  with  one  accord  gave  heed  unto  those 
things  which  Philip  spake,  hearing  and  seeing  the  miracles 
which  he  did. 

14 : 3 Long  time  therefore  abode  they  speaking  boldly  in 
the  Lord,  which  gave  testimony  unto  the  word  of  his  grace, 
and  granted  signs  and  wonders  to  be  done  by  their  hands. 

2 Cor.  12  : 12  Truly  the  signs  of  an  apostle  were  wrought 
among  you  in  all  patience,  in  signs,  and  wonders,  and  mighty 
deeds. 

Heb.  2 : 4 God  also  bearing  them  witness,  both  with  signs 
and  wonders,  and  with  divers  miracles,  and  gifts  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

36.  Bible  confirmed  by  prophecy. 

Gen.  49 : 10  The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah,  nor  a 
lawgiver  from  between  his  feet,  until  Shiloh  come : and  unto 
him  shall  the  gathering  of  the  people  be. 

Is.  13:17  Behold,  I will  stir  up  the  Medes  against  them, 
which  shall  not  regard  silver ; and  as  for  gold,  they  shall  not 
delight  in  it.  18  Their  bows  also  shall  dash  the  young  men 
to  pieces ; and  they  shall  have  no  pity  on  the  fruit  of  the 
womb  ; their  eye  shall  not  spare  children.  19  And  Babylon 
the  glory  of  kingdoms,  the  beauty  of  the  Chaldees’  excellency 

5 49 


36 


BIBLE. 


Confirmed  by  Prophecy. 

shall  be  as  when  God  overthrew  Sodom  and  Gomorrah.  20  It 
shall  never  be  inhabited,  neither  shall  it  be  dwelt  in  from  gen- 
eration to  generation : neither  shall  the  Arabian  pitch  tent 
there  5 neither  shall  the  shepherds  make  their  fold  there : 
21  But  wild  beasts  of  the  desert  shall  lie  there ; and  their 
houses  shall  be  full  of  doleful  creatures ; and  owls  shall  dwell 
there,  and  satyrs  shall  dance  there.  22  And  the  wild  beasts 
of  the  islands  shall  cry  in  their  desolate  houses,  and  dragons 
in  their  pleasant  palaces : and  her  time  is  near  to  come,  and 
her  days  shall  not  be  prolonged. 

Is.  14 : 22  For  I will  rise  up  against  them,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  and  cut  off  from  Babylon  the  name,  and  remnant,  and 
son,  and  nephew,  saith  the  Lord.  23  I will  also  make  it  a 
possession  for  the  bittern,  and  pools  of  water : and  I will 
sweep  it  with  the  besom  of  destruction,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

45 : 1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  anointed,  to  Cyrus, 
whose  right  hand  I have  holden,  to  subdue  nations  before 
him  ; and  I will  loose  the  loins  of  kings,  to  open  before  him  the 
two-leaved  gates,  and  the  gates  shall  not  be  shut ; 2 I will  go 
before  thee,  and  make  the  crooked  places  straight:  I will 
break  in  pieces  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut  in  sunder  the  bars 
of  iron : 3 And  I will  give  thee  the  treasures  of  darkness, 
and  hidden  riches  of  secret  places,  that  thou  mayest  know  that 
I,  the  Lord,  which  call  thee  by  thy  name,  am  the  God  of 
Israel. 

Zep.  2 : 13  And  he  will  stretch  out  his  hand  against  the 
north,  and  destroy  Assyria;  and  will  make  Nineveh  a desola- 
tion, and  dry  like  a wilderness.  14  And  flocks  shall  lie  down 
in  the  midst  of  her,  all  the  beasts  of  the  nations : both  the  cor- 
morant and  the  bittern  shall  lodge  in  the  upper  lintels  of  it ; 
their  voice  shall  sing  in  the  windows ; desolation  shall  he  in 
the  thresholds  : for  he  shall  uncover  the  cedar  work.  15  This 
is  the  rejoicing  city  that  dwelt  carelessly,  that  said  in  her  heart, 

I am,  and  there  is  none  beside  me : how  is  she  become  a deso 
lation,  a place  for  beasts  to  lie  down  in ! every  one  that  pass- 
eth  by  her  shall  hiss,  and  wag  his  hand. 

Mat.  24 : 1 And  Jesus  went  out,  and  departed  from  the  tem- 
ple : and  his  disciples  came  to  him  for  to  shew  him  the  build- 
ings of  the  temple.  2 And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  See  ye  not 
all  these  things  ? verily,  I say  unto  you,  There  shall  not  be  left 
here  one  stone  upon  another,  that  shall  not  be  thrown  down. 
50 


BIBLE. 


37 


Confirmed  by  Prophecy — Intelligible. 

15  When  ye,  therefore,  shall  see  the  abomination  of  desolation, 
spoken  of  by  Daniel  the  prophet,  stand  in  the  holy  place, 
(whoso  readeth,  let  him  understand,)  16  Then  let  them  which 
be  in  Judea  flee  into  the  mountains:  21  For  then  shall  be 

great  tribulation,  such  as  was  not  since  the  beginning  of  the 
world  to  this  time,  no,  nor  ever  shall  be. 

Lk.  19 : 43  For  the  days  shall  come  upon  thee,  [Jerusalem] 
that  thine  enemies  shall  cast  a trench  about  thee,  and  compass 
thee  round,  and  keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  44  And  shall  lay 
thee  even  with  the  ground,  and  thy  children  within  thee  : and 
they  shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another : because 
thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visitation. 

2 Th.  2 : 3 Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means : for  that 
day  shall  not  come , except  there  come  a falling  away  first,  and 
that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition ; 4 Who  op- 
poseth  and  exalteth  himself  above  all  that  is  called  God,  or  that 
is  worshipped ; so  that  he,  as  God,  sitteth  in  the  temple  of  God, 
shewing  himself  that  he  is  God. 

[See  Nahum’s  prophecy  respecting  the  overthrow  of  Nine- 
veh in  the  2d  and  3d  chapters  of  Nahum. — Ezekiel’s  prophecy 
respecting  the  overthrow  of  Tyre,  Ezk.  26  : 7 — 11. — Nebuchad- 
nezzar’s invasion  of  Egypt,  Ezk.  29  : 18 — 20. — Daniel’s  inter- 
pretation of  Nebuchadnezzar’s  dream,  Dan.  2:31 — 35. — Isa- 
iah’s prediction  of  Christ,  Is.  7 : 14,  and  35  : 3 — 6,  and  53d  chap- 
ter entire. — Zechariah’s  prediction  respecting  the  30  pieces 
of  silver  paid  Judas,  Zee.  11 : 12,  13. — The  resurrection  of 
Christ,  Ps.  16:  10. — The  prophecy  of  Daniel  respecting  the 
rise  and  power  of  antichrist,  Dan.  7 : 24,  25,  and  chapters  7,  8,  9, 
10,  11,  and  12,  entire,  and  Is.  47th  ch.  entire.  Jer.  50:22 — 40, 
and  51 : 30—44.] 

37.  Bible  intelligible. 

Ps.  119 : 105  Thy  word  is  a lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a light 
unto  my  path.  130  The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light ; 
it  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

2 Pet.  1 : 18  And  this  voice  which  came  from  heaven  we 
heard,  when  we  were  with  him  in  the  holy  mount.  19  We  have 
also  a more  sure  word  of  prophecy ; whereunto  ye  do  well 
that  ye  take  heed,  as  unto  a light  that  shineth  in  a dark 
place,  until  the  day  dawn,  and  the  day-star  arise  in  your 
hearts 


51 


38,  39 


BIBLE. 


Our  Rule — The  true  Means  of  Grace. 

38.  Bible  the  rule  of  faith  and  practice. 

Dt.  4 : 2 Ye  shall  not  add  unto  the  word  which  I command 
you,  neither  shall  ye  diminish  aught  from  it,  that  ye  may  keep 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God  which  I command 
you. 

Ec.  12 : 13  Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter : 
Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments : for  this  is  the  whole 
duty  of  man. 

Is.  8 : 20  To  the  law  and  to  the  testimony : if  they  speak 
not  according  to  this  word,  it  is  because  there  is  no  light  in 
them. 

Jn.  12 : 48  He  that  rejecteth  me,  and  receiveth  not  my 
words,  hath  one  that  judge th  him  : the  word  that  I have 
spoken,  the  same  shall  judge  him  in  the  last  day. 

Rom.  2:16  In  the  day  when  God  shall  judge  the  secrets  of 
men  by  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  my  gospel. 

39.  Bible  the  true  means  of  grace. 

Ps.  19 : 7 The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul : the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple. 

119  : 93  I will  never  forget  thy  precepts : for  with  them  thou 
hast  quickened  me. 

Jn.  15:3  Now  ye  are  clean  through  the  word  which  I have 
spoken  unto  you. 

17:17  Sanctify  them  through  thy  truth  : thy  word  is  truth. 
.9  And  for  their  sakes  I sanctify  myself,  that  they  also  might 
be  sanctified  through  the  truth. 

Rom.  1 : 16  For  I am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel  of  Christ : 
for  it  is  the  power  of  God  unto  salvation  to  every  one  that  be- 
lieve th  ; to  the  Jew  first,  and  also  to  the  Greek. 

10: 17  So  then,  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by  the 
word  of  God. 

1 Cor.  1 : 21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the  world 
by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by  the  foolishness 
of  preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

4 : 15  For  though  ye  have  ten  thousand  instructors  in  Christ, 
yet  have  ye  not  many  fathers : for  in  Christ  Jesus  I have  be- 
gotten you  through  the  gospel. 

Ep.  6 : 17  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword 
of  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God. 

5‘* 


BIBLE. 


40 


To  be  taught  and  studied. 

2 Tim.  3 : 15  And  that  from  a child  thou  hast  known  the 
holy  scriptures,  which  are  able  to  make  thee  wise  unto  salva- 
tion through  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  16  All  scripture 
is  given  by  inspiration  of  God,  and  is  profitable  for  doctrine, 
for  reproof,  for  correction,  for  instruction  in  righteousness  : 
17  That  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  thoroughly  furnished 
unto  all  good  works. 

Jam.  1 : 18  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of 
truth,  that  we  should  be  a kind  of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures. 
21  Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthiness,  and  superfluity  of 
naughtiness,  and  receive  with  meekness  the  ingrafted  word, 
which  is  able  to  save  your  souls. 

1 Pet.  1 : 23  Being  born  again,  not  of  corruptible  seed,  but 
of  incorruptible,  by  the  word  of  God,  which  liveth  and  abideth 
for  ever. 

40.  Bible  to  be  taught  and  studied . 

Dt.  11:18  Therefore  shall  ye  lay  up  these  my  words  in 
your  heart  and  in  your  soul,  and  bind  them  for  a sign  upon 
your  hand,  that  they  may  be  as  frontlets  between  your  eyes. 

19  And  ye  shall  teach  them  your  children,  speaking  of  them 
when  thou  sittest  in  thine  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  when  thou  best  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 

20  And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  door  posts  of  thine 
house,  and  upon  thy  gates : 21  That  your  days  may  be  multi- 
plied, and  the  days  of  your  children,  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  sware  unto  your  fathers  to  give  them,  as  the  days  of 
heaven  upon  the  earth. 

29:29  The  secret  things  belong  unto  the  Lord  our  God: 
but  those  things  which  are  revealed  belong  unto  us,  and  to  our 
children  for  ever,  that  we  may  do  all  the  words  of  this  law. 

Jos.  1:8  This  book  of  the  law  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy 
mouth ; but  thou  shalt  meditate  therein  day  and  night,  that 
thou  mayest  observe  to  do  according  to  all  that  is  written 
therein : for  then  thou  shalt  make  thy  way  prosperous,  and 
then  thou  shalt  have  good  success. 

Ps.  1 : 1 Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful.  2 But  his  c elight  is  in  the  law  of 
the  Lord  ; and  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night 
3 And  he  shall  be  like  a tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water 
5*  53 


40 


BIBLE. 


To  be  taught  and  studied. 

that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; his  leaf  also  shall 
not  wither  ; and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

Pr.  4:13  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ; let  her  not  go : 
keep  her  : for  she  is  thy  life.  20  My  son,  attend  to  my  words ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  my  sayings.  21  Let  them  not  depart 
from  thine  eyes ; keep  them  in  the  midst  of  thine  heart 
22  For  they  are  life  unto  those  that  find  them,  and  health  to 
all  their  flesh: 

Jer.  23 : 28  The  prophet  that  hath  a dream,  let  him  tell  a 
dream ; and  he  that  hath  my  word,  let  him  speak  my  word 
faithfully.  What  is  the  chaff  to  the  wheat?  saith  the  Lord. 
29  Is  not  my  word  like  as  a fire  ? saith  the  Lord  ; and  like  a 
hammer  that  breaketh  the  rock  in  pieces  ? 

Mat.  22  : 29  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Ye  do  err, 
not  knowing  the  scriptures,  nor  the  power  of  God. 

Jn.  5 : 39  Search  the  scriptures ; for  in  them  ye  think  ye 
have  eternal  life : And  they  are  they  which  testify  of  me. 

Ac.  17:11  These  were  more  noble  than  those  in  Thessa- 
lonica,  in  that  they  received  the  word  with  all  readiness  of 
mind,  and  searched  the  scriptures  daily,  whether  those  things 
were  so. 

Rom.  15  : 4 For  whatsoever  things  were  written  aforetime, 
were  written  for  our  learning,  that  we  through  patience  and 
comfort  of  the  scriptures  might  have  hope. 

Ep.  6 : 17  Take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of 
the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God. 

1 Th.  5 : 27  I charge  you  by  the  Lord  that  this  epistle  be 
read  unto  all  the  holy  brethren. 

2 Tim.  3 : 15  And  that  from  a child  thou  hast  known  the 
holy  scriptures,  which  are  able  to  make  thee  wise  unto  salva- 
tion through  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  16  All  scripture 
is  given  by  inspiration  of  God,  and  is  profitable  for  doctrine, 
for  reproof,  for  correction,  for  instruction  in  righteousness: 
17  That  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  thoroughly  furnished 
unto  all  good  works. 

Heb.  2 : 1 Therefore  we  ought  to  give  the  more  earnest 
heed  to  the  things  which  we  have  heard,  lest  at  any  time  we 
should  let  them  slip. 

1 Pet.  2 : 2 As  new-born  babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk  of 
the  word,  that  ye  may  grow  thereby. 

Rev.  1 : 3 Blessed  is  he  that  readeth,  and  they  that  hear 
54 


BIBLE. 


41,  42 


A written  Revelation — Sin  of  perverting  it. 

the  words  of  this  prophecy,  and  keep  those  things  which  are 
written  therein:  for  the  time  is  at  hand.  [Ps.  19,  and  119, 
entire.] 

41.  Bible  a written  revelation. 

Dt.  9 : 10  And  the  Lord  delivered  unto  me  two  tables  of 
stone  written  with  the  finger  of  God  ; and  on  them  was  written 
according  to  all  the  words  which  the  Lord  spake  with  you  in 
the  mount,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  in  the  day  of  the  as- 
sembly. 

Ps.  102 : 18  This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to 
come  : and  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise  the 
Lord. 

42.  Sin  and  danger  of  perverting  the  Bible. 

Pr.  30  : 6 Add  thou  not  unto  his  words,  lest  he  reprove  thee, 
and  thou  be  found  a liar. 

Mat.  15 : 3 But  he  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Why  do 
ye  also  transgress  the  commandment  of  God  by  your  tradition  ? 

4 For  God  commanded,  saying,  Honor  thy  father  and  mother : 
and,  He  that  curseth  father  or  mother,  let  him  die  the  death. 

5 But  ye  say,  Whosoever  shall  say  to  his  father  or  his  mother, 
It  is  a gift,  by  whatsoever  thou  mightest  be  profited  by  me  ; 

6 And  honor  not  his  father  or  his  mother,  he  shall  be  free. 
Thus  have  ye  made  the  commandment  of  God  of  none  effect 
by  your  tradition. 

Mk.  7 : 7 Howbeit,  in  vain  do  they  worship  me,  teaching^/br 
doctrines  the  commandments  of  men.  8 For,  laying  aside  the 
commandment  of  God,  ye  hold  the  tradition  of  men,  as  the 
washing  of  pots  and  cups : and  many  other  such  like  things  ye 
do.  9 And  he  said  unto  them,  Full  well  ye  reject  the  com- 
mandment of  God,  that  ye  may  keep  your  own  tradition. 

Col.  2:8  Beware  lest  any  man  spoil  you  through  philos- 
ophy and  vain  deceit,  after  the  tradition  of  men,  after  the  ru- 
diments of  the  world,  and  not  after  Christ. 

2 Pet.  3:15  And  account  that  the  long-suffering  of  our 
Lord  is  salvation ; even  as  our  beloved  brother  Paul  also,  ac- 
cording to  the  wisdom  given  unto  him,  hath  written  unto  you ; 
16  As  also  in  all  his  epistles,  speaking  in  them  of  these  things; 
in  which  are  some  things  hard  to  be  understood,  which  they 
that  are  unlearned  and  unstable  -wrest,  as  they  do  also  the 
other  scriptures,  unto  their  own  destruction. 


55 


43,  44 


CHEERFULNESS CHILDREN. 


Duty  and  Advantages  of— Disposition  of  Children. 

Rev.  22 : 18  For  I testify  unto  every  man  that  heareth  the 
words  of  the  prophecy  of  this  book,  If  any  man  shall  add  unto 
these  things,  God  shall  add  unto  him  the  plagues  that  are 
written  in  this  hook : 19  And  if  any  man  shall  take  away  from 
the  words  of  the  book  of  this  prophecy,  God  shall  take  away 
his  part  out  of  the  book  of  life,  and  out  of  the  holy  city,  and 
from  the  things  which  are  written  in  this  book. 

CHEERFULNESS. 

43.  Duty  and  advantages  of  cheerfulness, 

Pr.  14 : 30  A sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh : but  envy 
the  rottenness  of  the  bones.  [Ps.  119:80.] 

15  : 13  A merry  heart  maketh  a cheerful  countenance : but 
by  sorrow  of  the  heart  the  spirit  is  broken.  15  He  that  is  of  a 
merry  heart  hath  a continual  feast. 

17:22  A merry  heart  doeth  good  like  a medicine : but  a 
broken  spirit  drieth  the  bones. 

Jn.  16  : 33  These  things  I have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me 
ye  might  have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation, 
but  be  of  good  cheer : I have  overcome  the  world. 

1 Th.  5:16  Rejoice  evermore.  [See  Joy  in  God,  270.] 

CHILDREN. 

44.  Ignorance , docility , and  confiding  disposition  of  very  little 
children. 

Dt.  1 : 39  Moreover,  your  little  ones,  which  ye  said  should 
be  a prey,  and  your  children,  which  in  that  day  had  no  know- 
ledge between  good  and  evil,  they  shall  go  in  thither,  and  unto 
them  will  I give  it,  and  they  shall  possess  it. 

Is.  7:15  Butter  and  honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he  may  know 
to  refuse  the  evil,  and  choose  the  good.  16  For  before  the 
child  shall  know  to  refuse  the  evil,  and  choose  the  good,  the 
land  that  thou  abhorrest  shall  be  forsaken  of  both  her  kings. 

Mat.  18 : 3 Except  ye  be  converted,  and  become  as  little 
children,  ye  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Mk.  10  : 14  But  when  Jesus  saw  it , he  was  much  displeased, 
and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 
15  Verily  I say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the 
kingdom  of  God  as  a little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein, 
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45,  46 


Duties  of,  to  Parents — Disobedient  Children  punished. 

16  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms;  put  his  hands  upon  them, 
and  blessed  them.  [Lk.  18 : 16.] 

45.  Duties  of  children  to  parents. 

Ex.  20 : 12  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother ; that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Lev.  19:3  Ye  shall  fear  every  man  his  mother  and  his  father. 

Pr.  1:8  My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  for- 
sake not  the  law  of  thy  mother : 9 For  they  shall  he  an  orna- 
ment of  grace  unto  thy  head,  and  chains  about  thy  neck. 

6 : 20  My  son,  keep  thy  father’s  commandment,  and  forsake 
not  the  law  of  thy  mother : 21  Bind  them  continually  upon 
chine  heart,  and  tie  them  about  thy  neck.  22  When  thou 
goest,  it  shall  lead  thee  ; when  thou  sleepest,  it  shall  keep  thee ; 
and  when  thou  awakest,  it  shall  talk  with  thee. 

13 : 1 A wise  son  heareth  his  father’s  instruction : but  a 
scorner  heareth  not  rebuke. 

23 : 22  Hearken  unto  thy  father  that  begat  thee,  and  despise 
not  thy  mother  when  she  is  old. 

Mat.  15 : 4 For  God  commanded,  saying,  Honor  thy  father 
and  mother : and,  He  that  curseth  father  or  mother,  let  him 
die  the  death.  5 But  ye  say,  Whosoever  shall  say  to  his  fa- 
ther or  his  mother,  It  is  a gift,  by  whatsoever  thou  mightest  be 
profited  by  me ; 6 And  honor  not  his  father  or  his  mother,  he 
shall  he  free.  Thus  have  ye  made  the  commandment  of  God 
of  none  effect  by  your  tradition. 

Lk.  2 : 51  And  he  [Christ]  went  down  with  them,  [his  pa- 
rents] and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them. 

Ep.  6 : 1 Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord : for  this 
is  right.  2 Honor  thy  father  and  mother,  (which  is  the  first 
commandment  with  promise,)  3 That  it  may  be  well  with 
thee,  and  thou  mayest  live  long  on  the  earth. 

Col.  3 : 20  Children,  obey  your  parents  in  all  things  : for  this 
is  well-pleasing  unto  the  Lord.  21  Fathers,  provoke  not  your 
children  to  anger , lest  they  be  discouraged. 

[See  Aged  Persons,  8.] 

46.  Punishment  of  disobedient  and  stubborn  children. 

Ex.  21:  15  He  that  smite th  his  father,  or  his  mother,  shall 
be  surely  put  to  death.  17  And  he  that  curseth  his  father  or 
his  mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Dt.  21:18  If  a man  have  a stubborn  and  rebellious  son, 

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CHILDREN CHRIST  JESUS. 


Season  of  Childhood  important — His  perfect  Example. 

which  will  not  obey  the  voice  of  his  father,  or  the  voice  of  his 
mother,  and  that,  when  they  have  chastened  him,  will  not 
hearken  unto  them : 21  And  all  the  men  of  his  city  shall  stone 
him  with  stones,  that  he  die:  so  shalt  thou  put  evil  away 
from  among  you,  and  all  Israel  shall  hear,  and  fear. 

Dt.  27:16  Cursed  he  he  that  setteth  light  by  his  father  or 
his  mother : and  all  the  people  shall  say,  Amen. 

Pr.  20 : 20  Whoso  curseth  his  father  or  his  mother,  his  lamp 
shall  be  put  out  in  obscure  darkness. 

30 : 17  The  eye  that  mocketh  at  his  father,  and  despiseth  to 
obey  his  mother,  the  ravens  of  the  valley  shall  pick  it  out,  and 
the  young  eagles  shall  eat  it. 

47.  The  season  of  childhood  and  youth  important. 

Pr.  8 : 17  I love  them  that  love  me  : and  those  that  seek  me 
early  shall  find  me. 

Pr.  22:6  Train  up  a child  in  the  way  he  should  go : and 
when  he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

Ec.  12:1  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy 
youth,  while  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh, 
when  thou  shalt  say,  I have  no  pleasure  in  them. 

[See  Custom,  128.] 


CHRIST  JESUS. 

48.  A perfect  example  of  piety , obedience , and  universal  right * 
eousness. 

Ps.  40  : 7 Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come : in  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me,  8 I delight  to  do  thy  will,  O my  God : yea, 
thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

Is.  11:1  And  there  shall  come  forth  a rod  out  of  the  stem 
of  Jesse,  and  a branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots : 2 And  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  rest  upon  him,  the  spirit  of  wisdom 
and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might,  the  spirit 
of  knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord  ; 3 And  shall  make 
him  of  quick  understanding  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  : and  he 
shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his  eyes,  neither  reprove  after 
the  hearing  of  his  ears : 4 But  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge 
the  poor,  and  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth. 

Mat.  27:19  When  he  was  set  down  on  the  judgment-seat, 
his  wife  sent  unto  him,  saying,  Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with 
that  just  man : for  I have  suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a 
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49 


His  Self-denial. 

dream,  because  of  him.  24  When  Pilate  saw  that  he  could 
prevail  nothing,  but  that  rather  a tumult  was  made,  he  took 
water,  and  washed  his  hands  before  the  multitude,  saying,  1 
am  innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  person  : see  ye  to  it. 

Jn.  4 : 34  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  My  meat  is  to  do  the  will 
of  him  that  sent  me,  and  to  finish  his  work. 

5 : 30  I seek  not  mine  own  will,  but  the  will  of  the  Father 
which  hath  sent  me. 

6 : 38  I came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  my  own  will,  but 
the  will  of  him  that  sent  me. 

8 : 29  And  he  that  sent  me  is  with  me  : the  Father  hath  not 
left  me  alone  ; for  I do  always  those  things  that  please  him. 

17  : 4 I have  glorified  thee  on  the  earth  : I have  finished  the 
work  which  thou  gavest  me  to  do. 

Ac.  3 : 14  But  ye  denied  the  Holy  One,  and  the  Just,  and 
desired  a murderer  to  be  granted  unto  you. 

2 Cor.  5:21  For  he  hath  made  him  to  be  sin  for  us,  who 
knew  no  sin  ; that  we  might  be  made  the  righteousness  of  God 
in  him. 

Heb.  4 : 15  For  we  have  not  an  high  priest  which  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities : but  was  in  all  points 
tempted  like  as  we  are , yet  without  sin. 

7:26  For  such  an  high  priest  became  us,  who  is  holy,  harm- 
less, undefiled,  separate  from  sinners,  and  made  higher  than 
the  heavens,  27  Who  needeth  not  daily,  as  those  high  priests, 
to  offer  up  sacrifice,  first  for  his  own  sins,  and  then  for  the  peo- 
ple’s : for  this  he  did  once,  when  he  offered  up  himself. 

1 Pet.  2:21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called:  because 
Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye 
should  follow  his  steps  : 22  Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile 
found  in  his  mouth : 23  Who,  when  he  was  reviled,  reviled 
not  again ; when  he  suffered,  he  threatened  not ; but  com- 
mitted himself  to  him  that  judgeth  righteously. 

1 Jn.  2 : 1 My  little  children,  these  things  w^rite  I unto  you, 
that  ye  sin  not.  And  if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate 
with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous. 

49.  ChrisVs  self-denial. 

Mat.  8 : 20  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  The  foxes  have  holes, 
and  the  birds  of  the  air  have  nests ; but  the  Son  of  man  hath 
not  where  to  lay  his  head. 


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CHRIST  JESUS. 


Deadness  to  the  World — Love  and  Compassion. 

Rom.  15 : 2 Let  every  one  of  us  please  his  neighbor  for  his 
good  to  edification.  3 For  even  Christ  pleased  not  himself ; 
but,  as  it  is  written,  The  reproaches  of  them  that  reproached 
thee  fell  on  me. 

2 Cor.  8 : 9 For  ye  know  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  though  he  was  rich,  yet  for  your  sakes  he  became  poor, 
that  ye  through  his  poverty  might  be  rich. 

Heb.  12 : 2 Looking  unto  Jesus  the  author  and  finisher  of 
our  faith  ; who,  for  the  joy  [Gr.  Anti — instead  of  the  joy]  that 
was  set  before  him,  endured  the  cross,  despising  the  shame, 
and  is  set  down  at  the  right  hand  of  the  throne  of  God. 

50.  How  did  Christ  regard  the  world  and  its  honors  ? 

Mat.  4 : 8 Again,  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  an  exceeding 
high  mountain,  and  sheweth  him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world, 
and  the  glory  of  them,  9 And  saith  unto  him,  All  these  things 
will  I give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship  me. 
10  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee  hence,  Satan:  for 
it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him 
only  shalt  thou  serve. 

Jn.  5:41  I receive  not  honor  from  men. 

16:33  These  things  I have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me  ye 
might  have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation,  but 
be  of  good  cheer : I have  overcome  the  world. 

18 : 36  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world. 

51.  Christ’s  love  and  compassion  towards  mankind. 

Pr.  8 : 29  When  he  gave  to  the  sea  his  decree,  that  the 
waters  should  not  pass  his  commandment ; when  he  appointed 
the  foundations  of  the  earth  : 30  Then  I was  by  him,  as  one 
brought  up  with  him : and  I was  daily  his  delight,  rejoicing 
always  before  him  ; 31  Rejoicing  in  the  habitable  part  of  his 
earth  ; and  my  delights  were  with  the  sons  of  men. 

Mat.  9 : 35  And  Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and  villages, 
teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and  preaching  the  gospel  of  the 
kingdom,  and  healing  every  sickness,  and  every  disease  among 
the  people.  36  But  when  he  saw  the  multitudes,  he  was  moved 
with  compassion  on  them,  because  they  fainted,  and  were  scat- 
tered abroad,  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd. 

14  : 14  And  J esus  went  forth,  and  saw  a great  multitude,  and 
was  moved  with  compassion  toward  them,  and  he  healed  their 
sick. 


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52 


A Pattern  of  Condescension. 

15 : 32  Then  Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto  him , and  said, 
I have  compassion  on  the  multitude,  because  they  continue 
with  me  now  three  days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat : and  I will 
not  send  them  away  fasting,  lest  they  faint  in  the  way. 

23:37  O Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  thatkillest  the  prophets, 
and  stonest  them  which  are  sent  unto  thee,  how  often  would  I 
have  gathered  thy  children  together,  even  as  a hen  gathereth 
her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  ye  would  not ! 

Jn.  13 : 34  A new  commandment  I give  unto  you,  That  ye 
love  one  another ; as  I have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another. 

15 : 9 As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I loved  you : 
continue  ye  in  my  love. 

Ac.  10 : 38  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  and  with  power : who  went  about  doing  good,  and  heal- 
ing all  that  were  oppressed  of  the  devil ; for  God  was  with  him. 

Rom.  5 : 6 For  when  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due 
time  Christ  died  for  the  ungodly.  7 For  scarcely  for  a right- 
eous man  will  one  die  : yet  peradventure  for  a good  man  some 
would  even  dare  to  die.  8 But  God  commendeth  his  love 
toward  us,  in  that  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us. 

8 : 37  Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are  more  than  conquerors, 
through  him  that  loved  us. 

Ep.  5 : 2 And  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and 
hath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering  and  a sacrifice  to  God  for 
a sweet-smelling  savor.  [See  214,  215,  and  491.] 

52.  Christ  a 'pattern  of  condescension. 

Mat.  9:11  And  when  the  Pharisees  saw  they  said  unto 
his  disciples,  Why  eateth  your  Master  with  publicans  and  sin- 
ners? 12  But  when  Jesus  heard  that , he  said  unto  them, 
They  that  be  whole  need  not  a physician,  but  they  that  are 
sick. 

19 : 14  But  Jesus  said,  Suffer  little  children,  and  forbid  them 
not,  to  come  unto  me : for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
15  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  them,  and  departed  thence. 

20 : 27  And  whosoever  will  be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be 
your  servant : 28  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be 
ministered  unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a ransom 
for  many. 

Lk.  22 : 27  For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat, 
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Meekness  and  Modesty. 

or  he  that  serveth  ? is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ? but  I am 
among  you  as  he  that  serveth. 

Jn.  13:13  Ye  call  me  Master,  and  Lord : and  ye  say  well; 
for  so  I am.  14  If  I then,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed 
your  feet ; ye  also  ought  to  wash  one  another’s  feet. 

Ph.  2 : 6 Who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  rob- 
bery to  be  equal  with  God  : 7 But  made  himself  of  no  reputa- 
tion, and  took  upon  him  the  form  of  a servant,  and  was  made 
in  the  likeness  of  men  : 8 And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a man, 
he  humbled  himself  and  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the 
death  of  the  cross. 

Heb.  2:11  For  both  he  that  sanctifieth,  and  they  who  are 
sanctified,  are  all  of  one : for  wdiich  cause  he  is  not  ashamed 
to  call  them  brethren,  12  Saying,  I will  declare  thy  name 
unto  my  brethren,  in  the  midst  of  the  church  will  I sing  praise 
unto  thee.  16  For  verily  he  took  not  on  him  the  nature  of  an- 
gels ; but  he  took  on  him  the  seed  of  Abraham.  [See  546.] 

53.  Chris fs  meekness , lowliness , and  modesty. 

Is.  42 : 2 He  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up,  nor  cause  his  voice  to 
be  heard  in  the  street.  3 A bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break, 
and  the  smoking  flax  shall  he  not  quench : he  shall  bring  forth 
judgment  unto  truth.  [Mat.  12  : 17 — 20.] 

50 : 6 I gave  my  back  to  the  smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them 
that  plucked  off  the  hair : I hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and 
spitting. 

53 : 7 He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted,  yet  he  opened 
not  his  mouth : he  is  brought  as  a lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and 
as  a sheep  before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  opened  not  his 
mouth. 

Mat.  11:29  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me : for  I 
am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart ; and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your 
souls. 

21 : 5 Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy  King  cometh 
unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a colt  the  foal  of 
an  ass. 

2 Cor.  10 : 1 Now  I Paul  myself  beseech  you,  by  the  meek- 
ness and  gentleness  of  Christ. 

1 Pet.  2:21  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  ex- 
ample, that  ye  should  follow  his  steps : 23  Who,  when  he  was 
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54,  55 


Diligent  in  his  Work— Prayerful. 

reviled,  reviled  not  again ; when  he  suffered,  he  threatened 
not ; hut  committed  himself  to  him  that  judge th  righteously. 

54.  Christ  diligent  in  his  work. 

Lk.  2:49  Wist  ye  not  that  I must  be  about  my  Father’s 
business  ? 

Jn.  9:4  I must  work  the  works  of  him  that  sent  me,  while 
it  is  day : the  night  cometh,  when  no  man  can  work. 

Ac.  10 : 38  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  and  with  power : who  went  about  doing  good,  and  heal- 
ing all  that  were  oppressed  of  the  devil ; for  God  was  with  him. 

55.  Christ’s  prayerfulness. 

Mat.  14 : 23  And  when  he  had  sent  the  multitudes  away,  he 
went  up  into  a mountain  apart  to  pray  : and  when  the  evening 
was  come,  he  was  there  alone. 

26 : 36  Sit  ye  here,  while  I go  and  pray  yonder.  39  And 
he  went  a little  further,  and  fell  on  his  face,  and  prayed,  say- 
ing, O my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from  me  : 
nevertheless,  not  as  I will,  but  as  thou  wilt.  42  He  went  away 
again  the  second  time,  and  prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if 
this  cup  may  not  pass  away  from  me,  except  I drink  it,  thy 
will  be  done.  44  And  went  away  again,  and  prayed  the  third 
time,  saying  the  same  words. 

Mk.  6 : 46  And  when  he  had  sent  them  away,  he  departed 
into  a mountain  to  pray. 

Lk.  5 : 16  And  he  withdrew  himself  into  the  wilderness,  and 
prayed. 

6 : 12  He  went  out  into  a mountain  to  pray,  and  continued 
all  night  in  prayer  to  God. 

9:18  As  he  was  alone  praying,  his  disciples  were  with  him. 
28  He  took  Peter,  and  John,  and  James,  and  went  up  into  a 
mountain  to  pray.  29  And  as  he  prayed,  the  fashion  of  his 
countenance  was  altered,  and  his  raiment  was  white  and  glis- 
tering. 

11:1  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  he  was  praying  in  a cer- 
tain place,  when  he  ceased,  one  of  his  disciples  said  unto  him, 
Lord,  teach  us  to  pray,  as  John  also  taught  his  disciples. 

22 : 31  And  the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan 
hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat: 
32  But  I have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not. 

Jn.  14 : 15  If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments : 16  And 

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CHB.IST  JESUS. 


A Preacher — A Reprover. 

I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Com- 
forter, that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever. 

56.  Christ  a preacher * 

Ps.  40 : 9 I have  jureached  righteousness  in  the  great  congre- 
gation: lo,  I have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O Lord,  thouknowest. 
10  1 have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart ; I have 
declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation : I have  not  con- 
cealed thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  from  the  great  con- 
gregation. 

Is.  61  : 1 The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me  ; because 
the  Lord  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto  the 
meek ; he  hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted,  to  pro- 
claim liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison  to 
them  that  are  bound ; 2 To  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of 
the  Lord,  and  the  day  of  vengeance  of  our  God. 

Mat.  4:23  And  Jesus  went  about  all  Galilee,  teaching  in 
their  synagogues,  and  preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom, 
and  healing  all  manner  of  sickness,  and  all  manner  of  disease 
among  the  people. 

7 : 28  And  it  came  to  pass  when  Jesus  had  ended  these  say- 
ings, the  people  were  astonished  at  his  doctrine.  29  For  he 
taught  them  as  one  having  authority,  and  not  as  the  scribes. 

13:54  And  when  he  was  come  into  his  own  country,  he 
taught  them  in  their  synagogue,  insomuch  that  they  were 
astonished,  and  said,  Whence  hath  this  man  this  wisdom,  and 
these  mighty  works  ? 

Jn.  7:14  Now,  about  the  midst  of  the  feast,  Jesus  went  up 
into  the  temple  and  taught.  15  And  the  Jews  marvelled,  say- 
ing, How  knoweth  this  man  letters,  having  never  learned  ? 
46  The  officers  answered,  Never  man  spake  like  this  man. 

57.  Christ  a reprover . 

Is.  11:3  And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  : and  he  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his 
eyes,  neither  reprove  after  the  hearing  of  his  ears : 4 But  with 
righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  poor,  and  reprove  with  equity 
for  the  meek  of  the  earth  : and  he  shall  smite  the  earth  with 
the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  shall  he 
slay  the  wicked. 

Mai.  3 : 2 But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ? and 
who  shall  stand  when  he  appeareth?  for  he  is  like  a refiner’s 
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Applauded. 

fire,  and  like  fullers’  soap.  3 And  he  shall  sit  as  a refiner  and 
purifier  of  silver:  and  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of  Levi,  and 
puige  them  as  gold  and  silver,  that  they  may  offer  unto  the 
Lord  an  offering  in  righteousness. 

Lk.  11:52  Wo  unto  you,  lawyers ! for  ye  have  taken  away 
the  key  of  knowledge : ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  and  them 
that  were  entering  in  ye  hindered. 

12:49  I am  come  to  send  fire  on  the  earth,  and  what  will  I, 
if  it  be  already  kindled  ? 

Jn.  18:37  Pilate  therefore  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  a king 
Jien?  Jesus  answered,  Thou  sayest  that  I am  a king.  To 
this  end  was  I bom,  and  for  this  cause  came  I into  the  world, 
that  I should  bear  witness  unto  the  truth.  [See  Mat.,  chap. 
5th  and  23d,  throughout.] 

58.  Christ  applauded. 

Mat.  21:8  And  a very  great  multitude  spread  their  gar- 
ments in  the  way ; others  cut  down  branches  from  the  trees, 
Mid  strewed  them  in  the  way.  9 And  the  multitudes  that 
went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna  to  the 
Son  of  David : Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord:  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  [Mk.  11:8 — 10.] 

Mk.  12:12  And  they  sought  to  lay  hold  on  him,  but  feared 
the  people;  for  they  knew  that  he  had  spoken  the  parable 
against  them : and  they  left  him,  and  went  their  way. 

Lk.  4 : 14  And  Jesus  returned  in  the  power  of  the  Spirit  into 
Galilee : and  there  went  out  a fame  of  him  through  all  the  re- 
gion round  about.  15  And  he  taught  in  their  synagogues, 
being  glorified  of  all. 

5:15  But  so  much  the  more  went  there  a fame  abroad  of 
him : and  great  multitudes  came  together  to  hear  and  to  be 
healed  by  him  of  their  infirmities. 

Jn.  6:15  When  Jesus  therefore  perceived  that  they  would 
come  and  take  him  by  force,  to  make  him  a king,  he  departed 
again  into  a mountain  himself  alone. 

11:47  Then  gathered  the  chief  priests  and  the  Pharisees  a 
council,  and  said,  What  do  we  ? for  this  man  doeth  many 
miracles.  48  If  we  let  him  thus  alone,  all  men  will  believe  on 
him:  and  the  Romans  shall  come,  and  take  away  both  our 
place  and  nation. 

12:19  The  Pharisees  therefore  said  among  themselves,  Per- 

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CHRIST  JESUS. 


His  Crucifixion. 

ceive  ye  how  ye  prevail  nothing  ? behold,  the  world  is  gone 
after  him. 

59.  Christ  opposed , reviled \ and  persecuted  unto  death. 

Ps.  2 : 1 Why  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  people  imagine 
a vain  thing  ? 2 The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and 

the  rulers  take  counsel  together,  against  the  Lord,  and  against 
his  Anointed,  saying , 3 Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and 
cast  away  their  cords  from  us. 

Is.  53 : 2 For  he  .shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a tender  plant, 
and  as  a root  out  of  a dry  ground : he  hath  no  form  nor  come- 
liness ; and  when  we  shall  see  him,  there  is  no  beauty  that  we 
should  desire  him.  3 He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men;  a 
man  of  sorrows,  and  acquainted  with  grief : and  we  hid  as  it 
were  our  faces  from  him ; he  was  despised,  and  we  esteemed 
him  not.  4 Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our 
sorrows : yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken,  smitten  of  God,  and 
afflicted. 

Mat.  10 : 24  The  disciple  is  not  above  his  master,  nor  the 
servant  above  his  lord.  25  It  is  enough  for  the  disciple  that 
he  be  as  his  master,  and  the  servant  as  his  lord : if  they  have 
called  the  master  of  the  house  Beelzebub,  how  much  more  shall 
they  call  them  of  his  household  ? 

13:55  Is  not  this  the  carpenter’s  son?  is  not  his  mother 
called  Mary?  and  his  brethren,  James,  and  Joses,  and  Simon, 
and  Judas  ? 56  And  his  sisters,  are  they  not  all  with  us  ? 

Whence  then  hath  this  man  all  these  things  ? 57  And  they 

were  offended  in  him.  But  Jesus  said  unto  them,  A prophet 
is  not  without  honor,  save  in  his  own  country,  and  in  his  own 
house. 

26 : 66  What  think  ye  ? They  answered  and  said,  He  is 
guilty  of  death.  67  Then  did  they  spit  in  his  face,  and  buffeted 
him ; and  others  smote  him  with  the  palms  of  their  hands, 
68  Saying,  Prophesy  unto  us,  thou  Christ,  Who  is  he  that 
smote  thee  ? 

27  : 29  And  when  they  had  platted  a crown  of  thorns,  they 
put  it  upon  his  head,  and  a reed  in  his  right  hand  : and  they 
bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and  mocked  him,  saying,  Hail, 
King  of  the  Jews ! 30  And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took  the 

reed,  and  smote  him  on  the  head.  31  And  after  that  they  had 
mocked  him,  they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put  his  own 
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His  Humanity. 

raiment  on  him,  and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him.  34  They 
gave  him  vinegar  to  drink,  mingled  with  gall : and  when  he  had 
tasted  thereof,  he  would  not  drink. 

Mk.  15:27  And  with  him  they  crucify  two  thieves,  the  one 
on  his  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  his  left.  28  And  the  scrip- 
ture was  fulfilled,  which  saith,  And  he  was  numbered  with  the 
transgressors.  29  And  they  that  passed  by,  railed  on  him, 
wagging  their  heads,  and  saying,  Ah,  thou  that  destroyest  the 
temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three  days,  30  Save  thyself,  and 
come  down  from  the  cross.  31  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests 
mocking,  said  among  themselves  with  the  scribes,  He  saved 
others ; himself  he  cannot  save.  32  Let  Christ  the  King  of 
Israel  descend  now  from  the  cross,  that  we  may  see  and  be- 
lieve. And  they  that  were  crucified  with  him,  reviled  him. 

Lk.  4 : 28  And  all  they  in  the  synagogue,  when  they  heard 
these  things,  were  filled  with  wrath,  29  And  rose  up,  and 
thrust  him  out  of'  the  city,  and  led  him  unto  the  brow  of  the 
hill,  (whereon  their  city  was  built,)  that  they  might  cast  him 
down  headlong. 

16 : 14  And  the  Pharisees  also,  who  were  covetous,  heard 
all  these  things,  and  they  derided  him. 

Jn.  10  : 20  And  many  of  them  said,  He  hath  a devil,  and  is 
mad  ; why  hear  ye  him  ? 31  Then  the  Jews  took  up  stones 

again  to  stone  him. 

19  : 5 Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wearing  the  crown  of  thorns, 
and  the  purple  robe.  And  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Behold  the 
man ! 6 When  the  chief  priests  therefore  and  officers  saw  him, 

they  cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him , crucify  him.  [See  408, 
and  439.] 

60.  Christ's  humanity. 

Mat.  1 : 1 Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  David,  the  son  of  Abra- 
ham. 

8 : 20  The  Son  of  Man  hath  not  where  to  lay  his  head.* 

Lk.  2 : 52  And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and 
in  favor  with  God  and  man. 

Jn.  1 : 14  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among 
us,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten 
of  the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

* Christ  calls  himself  the  Son  of  Man  more  than  sixty  times. 


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His  Dependence. 

1 Tim.  2 : 5 There  is  one  God,  and  one  mediator  between 
God  and  men,  the  man  Christ  Jesus. 

Heb.  2 : 14  Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  are  partakers 
of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also  himself  likewise  took  part  of  the 
same ; that  through  death  he  might  destroy  him  that  had  the 
power  of  death,  that  is,  the  devil ; 15  And  deliver  them,  who, 
through  fear  of  death,  were  all  their  life-time  subject  to  bond- 
age. 16  For  verily  he  took  not  on  him  the  nature  of  angels  ; 
but  he  took  on  him  the  seed  of  Abraham.  17  Wherefore  m 
all  things  it  behoved  him  to  be  made  like  unto  his  brethren  ; 
that  he  might  be  a merciful  and  faithful  High  Priest  in  things 
; pertaining  to  God,  to  make  reconciliation  for  the  sins  of  the 
people.  18  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered,  being  tempted, 
he  is  able  to  succor  them  that  are  tempted. 

4:15  For  we  have  not  a high  priest  which  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities:  but  was  in  all 
points  tempted  like  as  we  are , yet  without  sin. 

1 Jn.  4 : 3 Every  spirit  that  confesseth  not  that  Jesus  Christ 
is  come  in  the  flesh,  is  not  of  God. 

61.  ChrisVs  dependence. 

Is.  42 : 6 I the  Lord  have  called  thee  in  righteousness,  and 
will  hold  thy  hand,  and  will  keep  thee,  and  give  thee  for  a 
covenant  of  the  people,  for  a light  of  the  Gentiles. 

Jn.  5 : 19  Then  answered  Jesus,  and  said  unto  them,  Verily, 
verily,  I say  unto  you,  The  Son  can  do  nothing  of  himself,  but 
what  he  seeth  the  Father  do  : for  what  things  soever  he  doeth, 
these  also  doeth  the  Son  likewise.  30  I can  of  mine  own  self 
do  nothing : as  I hear,  I judge : and  my  judgment  is  just;  be- 
cause I seek  not  mine  own  will,  but  the  will  of  the  Father 
which  hath  sent  me. 

6 : 57  As  the  living  Father  hath  sent  me,  and  I live  by  the 
Father  : so  he  that  eateth  me,  even  he  shall  live  by  me. 

8 : 28  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them,  When  ye  have  lifted  up 
the  Son  of*  man,  then  shall  ye  know  that  I am  he , and  that  I do 
nothing  of  myself ; but  as  my  Father  hath  taught  me,  I speak 
these  things.  29  And  he  that  sent  me  is  with  me : the  Father 
hath  not  left  me  alone  ; for  I do  always  those  things  that  please 
him. 

14  : 10  Believest  thou  not  that  I am  in  the  Father,  and  the 
Father  in  me  ? the  words  that  I speak  unto  you,  I speak  not  of 

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Subjection  as  a Son. 

myself : but  the  Father,  that  dvvelleth  in  me,  he  doeth  the 
works. 

20 : 17  I ascend  unto  my  Father  and  your  Father,  and  to 
my  God  and  your  God. 

2 Cor.  13  : 4 For  though  he  was  crucified  through  weak- 
ness, yet  he  liveth  by  the  power  of  God. 

Heb.  2 : 9 But  we  see  Jesus,  who  was  made  a little  lower 
than  the  angels  for  the  suffering  of  death,  crowned  with  glory 
and  honor.  [See  his  Prayerfulness,  55.] 

62.  Subjection  as  a son. 

Ps.  2 : 7 I will  declare  the  decree  : the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  Son ; this  day  have  I begotten  thee. 

Mat.  12  : 18  Behold  my  servant,  whom  I have  chosen. 

Mk.  13  : 32  But  of  that  day  and  that  hour  knoweth  no  man, 
no,  not  the  angels  which  are  in  heaven,  neither  the  Son,  but 
the  Father.  [Mat.  24  : 36.] 

Lk.  1 : 32  He  shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called  the  Son  of 
the  Highest;  and  the  Lord  God  shall  give  unto  him  the  throne 
of  his  father  David.  35  And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto 
her,  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the  power  of 
the  Highest  shall  overshadow  thee : therefore  also  that  holy 
thing  which  shall  be  born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of 
God. 

Jn.  6 : 38  I came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  mine  own  will, 
but  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me. 

7 : 16  Jesus  answered  them,  and  said,  My  doctrine  is  not 
mine,  but  his  that  sent  me. 

8 : 29  And  he  that  sent  me  is  with  me : the  Father  hath  not 
*eft  me  alone ; for  I do  always  those  things  that  please  him 

10  : 36  Say  ye  of  him  whom  the  Father  hath  sanctified,  and 
sent  into  the  world,  Thou  blasphemest ; because  1 said,  I am 
the  Son  of  God? 

12 : 49  For  I have  not  spoken  of  myself ; but  the  Father 
which  sent  me,  he  gave  me  a commandment,  what  I should 
say,  and  what  I should  speak. 

14:28  I go  unto  the  Father : for  my  Father  is  greater  than  I. 

17 : 3 And  this  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  thee  the 
only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom  thou  hast  sent.  8 For 
1 have  given  unto  them  the  words  which  thou  gavest  me ; and 
they  have  received  them)  and  have  known  surely  that  I came 
out  from  thee,  and  they  have  believed  that  thou  didst  send  me. 

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His  Pre-eminence. 


Jn.  19 : 7 The  Jews  answered  him,  We  have  a law,  and  by  our 
law  he  ought  to  die,  because  he  made  himself  the  Son  of  God. 

Rom.  1 : 3 Concerning  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  which 
was  made  qf  the  seed  of  David  according  to  the  fleshy  4 And 
declared  to  be  the  Son  of  God  with  power,  according  to  the 
Spirit  of  holiness,  by  the  resurrection  from  the  dead. 

1 Cor.  3 : 23  And  ye  are  Christ’s  : and  Christ  is  God’s. 

11 : 3 But  I would  have  you  know,  that  the  head  of  every 
man  is  Christ;  and  the  head  of  the  woman  is  the  man;  and 
the  head  of  Christ  is  God. 

15  : 27  For  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet.  But  when 
he  saith  all  things  are  put  under  him,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is 
excepted  which  did  put  all  things  under  him.  28  And  when 
all  things  shall  be  subdued  unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son  also 
himself  be  subject  unto  him  that  put  all  things  under  him,  that 
God  may  be  all  in  all. 

Gal.  4 : 4 But  when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God 
sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a woman,  made  under  the  law, 
5 To  redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  re- 
ceive the  adoption  of  sons. 

Ep.  3 : 9 God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ. 

63.  Christ  exalted  above  creatures . 

Ps.  89:27  I will  make  him  my  first-born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

Jn.  1:14  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among 
us,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten 
of  the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth.  15  John  bare  witness 
of  him,  and  cried,  saying,  This  was  he  of  whom  I spake,  He 
that  cometh  after  me,  is  preferred  before  me ; for  he  was  be- 
fore me. 

Jn.  3 : 31  He  that  cometh  from  heaven  is  above  all. 

Col.  1 : 15  Who  is  the  image  of  the  invisible  God,  the  first- 
born of  every  creature.  18  And  he  is  the  head  of  the  body, 
the  church  : who  is  the  beginning,  the  first-born  from  the  dead ; 
that  in  all  things  he  might  have  the  pre-eminence. 

Heb.  1 : 4 Being  made  so  much  better  than  the  angels,  as  he 
hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a more  excellent  name  than  they. 
5 For  unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at  any  time,  Thou  art 
my  Son,  this  day  have  I begotten  thee  ? And  again,  I will  be 
to  him  a Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a Son  ? 6 And  again, 
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His  Divine  Titles. 


when  he  bringeth  in  the  first-begotten  into  the  world,  he  saith, 
And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him. 

Rev.  1 : 5 The  Prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

3 : 14  The  beginning  of  the  creation  of  God. 

64.  Christ's  divine  names  and  titles . 

Ps.  45 : 3 Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O most  Mighty, 
with  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty.  6 Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for 
ever  and  ever : the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a right  sceptre. 

Is.  9:6  For  unto  us  a child  is  born,  unto  us  a son  is  given : 
and  the  government  shall  be  upon  his  shoulder : and  his  name 
shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty  God,  The 
everlasting  Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace. 

44 : 6 Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  King  of  Israel,  and  his  Re- 
deemer the  Lord  of  hosts;  I am  the  first,  and  I am  the  last: 
and  besides  me  there  is  no  God. 

Mat.  1 : 23  Behold,  a virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and  shall 
bring  forth  a son,  and  they  shall  call  his  name  Emmanuel, 
which  being  interpreted  is,  God  with  us. 

22 : 43  He  saith  unto  them,  How  then  doth  David  in  spirit 
call  him  Lord,  saying,  44  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit 
thou  on  my  right  hand,  till  I make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool  1 
[Ps.  110 : 1.] 

Jn.  1:1  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God. 

13 : 14  If  I then,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your 
feet ; ye  also  ought  to  wash  one  another’s  feet. 

20 : 28  Thomas  answered  and  said  unto  him,  My  Lord  and 
my  God. 

Ac.  10  : 36  Jesus  Christ:  (he  is  Lord  of  all.) 

Rom.  9 : 5 Whose  are  the  fathers,  and  of  whom,  as  concern- 
ing the  flesh,  Christ  came , who  is  over  all,  God  blessed  for  ever. 

Ep.  1 : 2 Grace  be  to  you,  and  peace,  from  God  our  Father, 
and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  [Ph.  1:2;  Col.  1 : 2.] 

Heb.  1 : 8 But  unto  the  Son,  he  saith , Thy  throne,  O God,  is 
for  ever  and  ever  : a sceptre  of  righteousness  is  the  sceptre  of 
thy  kingdom. 

2 Pet.  2:1  But  there  were  false  prophets  also  among  the 
people,  even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who 
privily  shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the  Lord 
that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift  destruction, 

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His  Equality  with  God-  His  Attributes. 

1 Jn.  5 : 20  We  are  in  him  that  is  true,  even  in  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ.  This  is  the  true  God,  and  eternal  life. 

Jude  25  To  the  only  wise  God  our  Savior,  be  glory  and 
majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever. 

Rev.  17  : 14  The  Lamb  shall  overcome  them:  for  he  is  Lord 
of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

19  : 13  And  his  name  is  called  The  Word  of  God.  16  And 
he  hath  on  his  vesture  and  on  his  thigh,  a name  written,  KING 
OF  KINGS,  AND  LORD  OF  LORDS. 

22:13  I am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the  end, 
the  first  and  the  last. 

65.  ChrisVs  claim  to  equality  with  God . 

Jn.  5 : 17  My  Father  worketh  hitherto,  and  I work.  18  There- 
fore the  Jews  sought  the  more  to  kill  him,  because  he  not  only 
had  broken  the  sabbath,  but  said  also,  that  God  was  his  Fa- 
ther, making  himself  equal  with  God.* 

10 : 30  I and  my  Father  are  one.  33  The  Jews  answered 
him,  saying,  For  a good  work  we  stone  thee  not ; but  for  blas- 
phemy, and  because  that  thou,  being  a man,  makest  thyself 
God.  36  Say  ye  of  him  whom  the  Father  hath  sanctified,  and 
sent  into  the  world,  Thou  blasphemest;  because  I said,  I am 
the  Son  of  God  ? 37  If  I do  not  the  works  of  my  Father,  be- 
lieve me  not.  38  But  if  I do,  though  ye  believe  not  me,  be- 
lieve the  works : that  ye  may  know  and  believe  that  the  Fa- 
ther is  in  me,  and  I in  him. 

14 : 9 Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Have  I been  so  long  time  with 
you,  and  yet  hast  thou  not  known  me,  Philip  ? he  that  hath 
seen  me,  hath  seen  the  F ather ; and  how  sayest  thou  then , 
Shew  us  the  Father? 

17 : 5 And  now,  O Father,  glorify  thou  me  with  thine  own 
self,  with  the  glory  which  I had  with  thee  before  the  world 
was.  10  And  all  mine  are  thine,  and  thine  are  mine ; and  I 
am  glorified  in  them. 

Ph.  2 : 5 Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ 
Jesus : 6 Who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  rob- 
bery to  be  equal  with  God. 

66.  Divine  attributes  and  'prerogatives  claimed  by  Christ , and 
ascribed  to  him. 

Mat.  9 : 4 And  Jesus,  knowing  their  thoughts,  said,  Where- 
fore think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts  ? 

• Christ  calls  God  his  Father  more  than  fifty  times,  as  recorded  by  the  Evangelists. 

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His  Attributes. 

11:27  All  things  are  delivered  unto  me  of  my  Father;  and 
no  man  knoweth  the  Son,  hut  the  Father;  neither  knoweth 
any  man  the  Father,  save  the  Son,  and  he  to  whomsoever  the 
Son  will  reveal  him. 

18 ; 20  For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  my 
name,  there  am  I in  the  midst  of  them. 

28 : 18  And  Jesus  came,  and  spake  unto  them,  saying,  All 
power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  19  Go  ye 
therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  20  Teach- 
ing them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I have  commanded 
you : and  lo,  I am  with  you  always,  even  unto  the  end  of  the 
world. 

Mk.  2 : 5 When  Jesus  saw  their  faith,  he  said  unto  the  sick 
of  the  palsy,  Son,  thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee.  6 But  there  were 
certain  of  the  scribes  sitting  there,  and  reasoning  in  their 
hearts,  7 Why  doth  this  man  thus  speak  blasphemies  ? who 
can  forgive  sins  but  God  only  ? 8 And  immediately,  when 

Jesus  perceived  in  his  spirit  that  they  so  reasoned  within  them- 
selves, he  said  unto  them,  Why  reason  ye  these  things  in  your 
hearts  ? 9 Whether  is  it  easier  to  say  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy, 

Thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee ; or  to  say,  Arise,  and  take  up  thy 
bed,  and  walk  ? 10  But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of 

man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins,  (he  saith  to  the  sick 
of  the  palsy,)  111  say  unto  thee,  Arise,  and  take  up  thy  bed 
and  go  thy  way  into  thy  house. 

Lk.  10 : 22  All  things  are  delivered  to  me  of  my  Father : 
and  no  man  knoweth  who  the  Son  is,  but  the  Father ; and 
who  the  Father  is,  but  the  Son,  and  he  to  whom  the  Son  will 
reveal  him . 

Jn.  1:1  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word 
was  with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  2 The  same  was  in 
the  beginning  with  God. 

2 : 24  But  Jesus  did  not  commit  himself  unto  them,  because 
he  knew  all  men , 25  And  needed  not  that  any  should  testify 
of  man : for  he  knew  what  was  in  man. 

3:13  And  no  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  he 
that  came  down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son  of  man  which  is  in 
heaven. 

8 : 58  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  Be- 
fore Abraham  was.  I am. 


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Jn.  10:  15  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I the 
Father.  17  Therefore  doth  my  Father  love  me,  because  I lay 
down  my  life,  that  1 might  take  it  again.  18  No  man  taketh 
it  from  me,  but  I lay  it  down  of  myself.  I have  power  to  lay 
it  down,  and  I have  power  to  take  it  again.  This  command- 
ment have  I received  of  my  Father. 

11:25  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I am  the  resurrection,  and  the  life. 

14 : 15  If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments. 

17:5  And  now,  O Father,  glorify  thou  me  with  thine  own 
self,  with  the  glory  which  I had  with  thee  before  the  world  was. 

21:17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things ; 
thou  knowest  that  I love  thee.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my 
sheep. 

1 Cor.  1 : 24  But  unto  them  which  are  called,  both  Jews  and 
Greeks,  Christ  the  power  of  God,  and  the  wisdom  of  God. 

8 : 6 But  to  us  there  is  but  one  God,  the  Father,  of  whom  are 
all  things,  and  we  in  him ; and  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by 
whom  are  all  things,  and  we  by  him. 

9:21  To  them  that  are  without  law,  as  without  law,  (being 
not  without  law  to  God,  but  under  the  law  to  Christ,)  that  I 
might  gain  them  that  are  without  law. 

10  : 4 And  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual  drink : (For  they 
drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock  that  followed  them : and  that 
Rock  was  Christ.) 

Gal.  1:11  But  I certify  you,  brethren,  that  the  gospel  which 
was  preached  of  me  is  not  after  man:  12  For  1 neither  re- 
ceived it  of  man,  neither  was  I taught  but  by  the  revelation 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

Ph.  3 : 20  For  our  conversation  is  in  heaven ; from  whence 
also  we  look  for  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  21  Who 
shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto 
his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  working  whereby  he  is  able 
even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

Col.  1 : 17  And  he  is  before  all  things,  and  by  him  all  things 
consist,  18  And  he  is  the  head  of  the  body,  the  church  : who 
is  the  beginning,  the  first-born  from  the  dead ; that  in  all  things 
he  might  have  the  pre-eminence.  19  For  it  pleased  the  Fa- 
ther that  in  him  should  all  fulness  dwell. 

2 : 2 That  their  hearts  might  be  comforted,  being  knit  to- 
gether in  love,  and  unto  all  riches  of  the  full  assurance  of  un- 
derstanding, to  the  acknowledgment  of  the  mystery  of  God. 

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His  Works. 

and  of  the  Father,  and  of  Christ ; 3 In  whom  are  hid  all  the 
treasures  of  wisdom  and  knowledge.  9 For  in  him  dwelleth 
all  the  fulness  of  the  Godhead  bodily.  10  And  ye  are  com- 
plete in  him,  which  is  the  head  of  all  principality  and  power. 

Heb.  13:8  Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  and  to-day, 
and  for  ever. 

Rev.  1:81  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
ending,  saith  the  Lord,  which  is,  and  which  was,  and  which  is 
to  come,  the  Almighty.  17  And  when  I saw  him,  I fell  at  his 
feet  as  dead.  And  he  laid  his  right  hand  upon  me,  saying 
unto  me,  Fear  not ; I am  the  first  and  the  last : 18  I am  he 
that  liveth,  and  was  dead ; and  behold,  I am  alive  for  ever- 
more, Amen ; and  have  the  keys  of  hell  and  of  death. 

22  : 16  I am  the  root  and  the  offspring  of  David. 

67.  Divine  works  performed  by  Christ , in  his  own  name . 

Mat.  8 : 3 And  Jesus  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  him, 
saying,  I will ; be  thou  clean.  And  immediately  his  leprosy 
was  cleansed. 

10:1  And  when  he  had  called  unto  him  his  twelve  disciples, 
he  gave  them  power  against  unclean  spirits,  to  cast  them  out, 
and  to  heal  all  manner  of  sickness,  and  all  manner  of  disease. 

Mk.  4 : 39  And  he  arose,  and  rebuked  the  wind,  and  said 
unto  the  sea,  Peace,  be  still.  And  the  wind  ceased,  and  there 
was  a great  calm.  41  And  they  feared  exceedingly,  and  said  one 
to  another,  What  manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  wind  and 
the  sea  obey  him  ? 

Lk.  4:  35  Jesus  rebuked  him,  saying,  Hold  thy  peace,  and 
come  out  of  him.  And  when  the  devil  had  thrown  him  in  the 
midst,  he  came  out  of  him,  and  hurt  him  not.  36  And  they 
were  all  amazed,  and  spake  among  themselves,  saying,  What 
a word  is  this  ! for  with  authority  and  power  he  commandeth 
the  unclean  spirits,  and  they  come  out. 

Jn.  1:3  All  things  were  made  by  him ; and  without  him 
was  not  anything  made  that  was  made.  10.  He  was  in  the 
world,  and  the  world  was  made  by  him,  and  the  world  knew 
him  not. 

2 : 19  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Destroy  this  tem- 
ple, and  in  three  days  I will  raise  it  up.  20  Then  said  the 
Jews,  Forty  and  six  years  was  this  temple  in  building,  and 
wilt  thou  rear  it  up  in  three  days  ? 21  But  he  spake  of  the 
temple  of  his  body. 


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His  Works. 

Jn.  5:21  As  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead,  and  quicken- 
eth  them  ; even  so  the  Son  quickeneth  whom  he  will.  25  Verily 
verily,  I say  unto  you,  The  hour  is  coming,  and  now  is,  when 
the  dead  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God  : and  they  that 
hear  shall  live. 

11 : 25  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I am  the  resurrection,  and 
the  life.  43  And  when  he  thus  had  spoken,  he  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  Lazarus,  come  forth.  44  And  he  that  was  dead 
came  forth,  bound  hand  and  foot  with  grave-clothes : and  his 
face  was  bound  about  with  a napkin.  Jesus  saith  unto  them, 
Loose  him,  and  let  him  go.  45  Then  many  of  the  Jews  whicn 
came  to  Mary,  and  had  seen  the  things  which  Jesus  did,  be- 
lieved on  him. 

Ac.  9 : 34  And  Peter  said  unto  him,  Eneas,  Jesus  Christ 
maketh  thee  whole  : arise,  and  make  thy  bed.  And  he  arose 
immediately. 

1 Cor.  8 : 6 One  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  are  all  things, 
and  we  by  him. 

Ph.  3:21  Who  shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be 
fashioned  like  unto  his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  working 
whereby  he  is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

4 : 13  I can  do  all  things  through  Christ  which  strength- 
ened me. 

Col.  1 : 16  For  by  him  were  all  things  created,  that  are  in 
heaven,  and  that  are  in  earth,  visible  and  invisible,  whether 
they  he  thrones,  or  dominions,  or  principalities,  or  powers : all 
things  were  created  by  him,  and  for  him.  17  And  he  is  before 
all  things,  and  by  him  all  things  consist. 

Heb.  1 : 3 Who  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the 
express  image  of  his  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the 
word  of  his  power,  when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our 
sins,  sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high. 

68.  Others  worked  miracles  not  in  their  own  name. 

Ac.  3 : 6 Then  Peter  said,  Silver  and  gold  have  I none ; but 
such  as  I have  give  I thee:  In  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  of 
Nazareth,  rise  up  and  walk.  11  And  as  the  lame  man  which 
was  healed  held  Peter  and  John,  all  the  people  ran  together 
unto  them  in  the  porch  that  is  called  Solomon’s,  greatly  won- 
dering. 12  And  when  Peter  saw  it:  he  answered  unto  the 
people,  Ye  men  of  Israel,  why  marvel  ye  at  this?  or  u/hy  look 
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His  Honors. 

ye  so  earnestly  on  us,  as  though  by  our  own  power  or  holiness 
we  had  made  this  man  to  walk? 

9 : 34  And  Peter  said  unto  him,  Eneas,  Jesus  Christ  maketh 
thee  whole. 

16:18  But  Paul  being  grieved,  turned  and  said  to  the 
spirit,  I command  thee  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  to  comf 
out  of  her. 

69.  Divine  honors  received  by  Christ  and  ascribed  to  him. 

Ps.  2 : 12  Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him — 
[the  Son.] 

Mat.  2 : 1 Now  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea 
in  the  days  of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men 
from  the  east  to  Jerusalem,  2 Saying,  Where  is  he  that  is 
born  King  of  the  Jews  ? for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  east, 
and  are  come  to  worship  him. 

8 : 2 And  behold,  there  came  a leper  and  worshipped  him, 
saying,  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst  make  me  clean.  3 And 
Jesus  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  him,  saying,  I will ; be 
thou  clean.  And  immediately  his  leprosy  was  cleansed. 

14 : 32  And  when  they  were  come  into  the  ship,  the  wind 
ceased.  33  Then  they  that  were  in  the  ship  came  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saying,  Of  a truth  thou  art  the  Son  of  God. 

28  : 9 And  as  they  went  to  tell  his  disciples,  behold,  Jesus 
met  them,  saying,  All  hail.  And  they  came,  and  held  him  by 
the  feet,  and  worshipped  him.  16  Then  the  eleven  disciples 
went  away  into  Galilee,  into  a mountain  where  Jesus  had  ap- 
pointed them.  17  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  worshipped 
him : but  some  doubted.  19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all 
nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son.  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Lk.  24 : 51  And  it  came  to  pass,  while  he  blessed  them,  he 
was  parted  from  them,  and  carried  up  into  heaven.  52  And  they 
worshipped  him,  and  returned  to  Jerusalem  with  great  joy. 

Jn.  5 : 22  For  the  Father  judgeth  no  man ; but  hath  com- 
mitted all  judgment  unto  the  Son:  23  That  all  men  should 
honor  the  Son,  even  as  they  honor  the  Father.  He  that 
honoreth  not  the  Son,  honor eth  not  the  Father  which  hath 
sent  him. 

8 : 54  Jesus  answered,  If  I honor  myself,  my  honor  is 
nothing : it  is  my  Father  that  honoreth  me,  of  whom  ye  say, 
that  he  is  your  God. 


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Divine  Honors  forbidden  Men. 


Ac.  7 : 59  And  they  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God , and 
saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 

2 Cor.  13 : 14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all. 

Ph.  2 : 9 Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and 
given  him  a name  which  is  above  every  name  : 10  That  at  the 
name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and 
things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ; 11  And  that  every 
tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory 
of  God  the  Father. 

Heb.  1 : 6 And  again,  when  he  bringeth  in  the  first-begot- 
ten into  the  world,  he  saith,  And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  wor- 
ship him. 

2 Pet.  1 : 17  For  he  received  from  God  the  Father  honor 
and  glory,  when  there  came  such  a voice  to  him  from  the  ex- 
cellent glory,  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I am  well 
pleased. 

3 : 18  But  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord 
and  Savior  Jesus  Christ.  To  him  be  glory  both  now  and  for 
ever.  Amen. 

Rev.  5 : 11  And  I beheld,  and  I heard  the  voice  of  many 
angels  round  about  the  throne,  and  the  beasts,  and  the  elders  : 
and  the  number  of  them  was  ten  thousand  times  ten  thousands 
and  thousands  of  thousands ; 12  Saying  with  a loud  voice 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and 
blessing.  13  And  every  creature  which  is  in  heaven,  and  on 
the  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  and  such  as  are  in  the  sea,  and 
all  that  are  in  them,  heard  I saying,  Blessing,  and  honor, 
and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne, 
and  unto  the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever.  14  And  the  four 
beasts  said,  Amen.  And  the  four  and  twenty  elders  fell  down 
and  worshipped  him  that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever. 

70.  Mere  creatures  not  to  be  divinely  honored  or  worshipped L 

Mat.  4:  10  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee  hence, 
Satan : for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 

Ac.  14 : 13  Then  the  priest  of  Jupiter,  which  was  before 
their  city,  brought  oxen  and  garlands  unto  the  gates,  and  would 
have  done  sacrifice  with  the  people.  14  Which  when  the 
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Christ’s  Offices. 

apostles,  Barnabas  and  Paul,  heard  o/]  they  rent  their  clothes, 
and  ran  in  among  the  people,  crying  out,  15  And  saying,  Sirs, 
why  do  ye  these  things  ? We  also  are  men  of  like  passions  with 
you,  and  preach  unto  you,  that  ye  should  turn  from  these  van- 
ities unto  the  living  God,  which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  and 
the  sea,  and  all  things  that  are  therein. 

Col.  2 : 18  Let  no  man  beguile  you  of  your  reward  in  a 
voluntary  humility  and  worshipping  of  angels. 

Rev.  22 : 8 And  I John  saw  these  things,  and  heard  them . 
And  when  I had  heard  and  seen,  I fell  down  to  worship  be- 
fore the  feet  of  the  angel  which  shewed  me  these  things. 
9 Then  saith  he  unto  me,  See  thou  do  it  not:  for  I am  thy  fel- 
low-servant, and  of  thy  brethren  the  prophets,  and  of  them 
which  keep  the  sayings  of  this  book : worship  God.  [Rev.  19: 10.] 

71.  Christ's  offices . 

Dt.  18 : 15  The  Lord  thy  God  will  raise  up  unto  thee  a 
Prophet  from  the  midst  of  thee,  of  thy  brethren,  like  unto  me ; 
unto  him  ye  shall  hearken. 

Is.  9 : 6 And  his  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  God,  The  everlasting  Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace. 

59 : 16  And  he  saw  that  there  was  no  man,  and  wondered 
that  there  was  no  intercessor : therefore  his  arm  brought  sal- 
vation unto  him ; and  his  righteousness,  it  sustained  him. 
20  And  the  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion,  and  unto  them  that 
turn  from  transgression  in  Jacob,  saith  the  Lord. 

Mai.  4 : 2 But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Son  of 
righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

Mat.  2 : 6 And  thou  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of  Juda,  art  not 
the  least  among  the  princes  of  Juda : for  out  of  thee  shall 
come  a Governor,  that  shall  rule  my  people  Israel. 

21:5  Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy  King  cometh 
unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a colt,  the  foal 
of  an  ass. 

Lk.  2:  11  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day,  in  the  city  of  David, 
a Savior. 

Jn.  10  : 11  I am  the  good  shepherd : the  good  shepherd  giveth 
his  life  for  the  sheep. 

Ac.  5:31  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right  hand  to  he  a 
Prince  and  a Savior,  for  to  give  repentance  to  Israel,  and  for- 
giveness of  sins. 


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His  Mystery. 

Ep.  1 : 22  And  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet,  and  gave 
him  to  he  the  head  over  all  things  to  the  church. 

1 Tim.  2:5  For  there  is  one  God,  and  one  mediator  be- 
tween God  and  men,  the  man  Christ  Jesus  $ 6 Who  gave  him 
self  a ransom  for  all,  to  be  testified  in  due  time. 

Heb.  2 : 10  For  it  became  him,  for  whom  are  all  things,  and 
by  whom  are  all  things,  in  bringing  many  sons  unto  glory,  to 
make  the  Captain  of  their  salvation  perfect  through  sufferings. 

3 : 1 Wherefore,  holy  brethren,  partakers  of  the  heavenly 
calling,  consider  the  Apostle  and  High  Priest  of  our  profession, 
Christ  Jesus ; 2 Who  was  faithful  to  him  that  appointed  him, 
as  also  Moses  was  faithful  in  all  his  house. 

7 : 25  Wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save  them  to  the  utter- 
most that  come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to 
make  intercession  for  them. 

1 Pet.  2 : 25  For  ye  were  as  sheep  going  astray ; but  are 
now  returned  unto  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  your  souls. 

1 Jn.  2 : 1 And  if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with 
the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous. 

Rev.  17:14  These  shall  make  war  with  the  Lamb,  and  the 
Lamb  shall  overcome  them : for  he  is  Lord  of  lords,  and  King 
of  kings. 

72.  Mystery  respecting  Christ. 

Mat.  1 : 23  Behold,  a virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and  shall 
bring  forth  a son,  and  they  shall  call  his  name  Emmanuel, 
which  being  interpreted  is,  God  with  us. 

22:41  While  the  Pharisees  were  gathered  together,  Jesus 
asked  them,  42  Saying,  What  think  ye  of  Christ?  whose  son 
is  he  ? They  say  unto  him,  The  son  of  David.  43  He  saith 
unto  them,  How  then  doth  David  in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  say- 
ing, 44  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  till  I make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool  ? 45  If  David 
then  call  him  Lord,  how  is  he  his  son  ? 46  And  no  man  was 
able  to  answer  him  a word,  neither  durst  any  man , from  that 
day  forth,  ask  him  any  more  questions . 

Ep.  6 : 19  That  I may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to  make 
known  the  mystery  of  the  gospel. 

1 Tim.  3 : 9 Holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a pure  con- 
science. 16  And  without  controversy,  great  is  the  mystery  of 
godliness : God  was  manifest  in  the  flesh. 

Rev.  19 : 12  His  eyes  were  as  a flame  of  fire,  and  on  his 
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Final  Triumph  and  Glory  of. 

head  were  many  crowns ; and  he  had  a name  written,  that  no 
man  knew,  but  he  himself. 

22 : 16  I Jesus  have  sent  mine  angel  to  testify  unto  you  these 
things  in  the  churches.  I am  the  root  and  the  offspring  of 
David,  and  the  bright  and  morning-star. 

73.  Christ's  final  triumph  and  glory. 

Mat.  24 : 30  And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son  of 
man  in  heaven : and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth 
mourn,  and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  the  clouds 
of  heaven  with  power  and  great  glory. 

25  : 31  When  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  glory,  and 
all  the  holy  angels  with  him,  then  shall  he  sit  upon  the  throne 
of  his  glory : 32  And  before  him  shall  be  gathered  all  nations : 
and  he  shall  separate  them  one  from  another,  as  a shepherd 
divideth  his  sheep  from  the  goats : 33  And  he  shall  set  the 
sheep  on  his  right  hand,  but  the  goats  on  the  left. 

Jn.  1 : 14  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among 
us,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten 
of  the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

1 Cor.  2 : 7 But  we  speak  the  wisdom  of  God  in  a mystery, 
even  the  hidden  wisdom  which  God  ordained  before  the  world 
unto  our  glory ; 8 Which  none  of  the  princes  of  this  world 
knew : for  had  they  known  it)  they  would  not  have  crucified 
the  Lord  of  glory. 

Ep.  1 : 19  And  what  is  the  exceeding  greatness  of  his  power 
to  us-ward  who  believe,  according  to  the  working  of  his  mighty 
power,  20  Which  he  wrought  in  Christ,  when  he  raised  him 
from  the  dead,  and  set  him  at  his  own  right  hand  in  the  heav- 
enly places , 21  Far  above  all  principality,  and  power,  and 
might,  and  dominion,  and  every  name  that  is  named,  not  only 
in  this  world,  but  also  in  that  which  is  to  come  : 22  And  hath 
put  all  things  under  his  feet  and  gave  him  to  he  the  head  over 
all  things  to  the  church,  23  Which  is  his  body,  the  fulness  of 
him  that  filleth  all  in  all. 

Ph.  2 : 9 Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and 
given  him  a name  which  is  above  every  name  : 10  That  at  the 
name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and 
things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ; 11  And  that  every 
tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory 
of  God  the  Father. 

Heb.  1 : 1 God,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners 

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Christ  a King. 

spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  2 Hath 
in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom. he  hath 
appointed  heir  of  all  things,  by  whom  also  he  made  the  worlds  ; 
3 Who  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the  express  im- 
age of  his  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the  word  of  his 
power,  when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins,  sat  down  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high  , 4 Being  made  so  much 
better  than  the  angels,  as  he  hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a 
more  excellent  name  than  they. 

Rev.  17 : 14  These  shall  make  war  with  the  Lamb,  and  the 
Lamb  shall  overcome  them  : for  he  is  Lord  of  lords,  and  King 
of  kings ; and  they  that  are  with  him  are  called,  and  chosen, 
and  faithful. 

KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST. 

74.  Christ  a King. 

Ps.  2:6  Yet  have  I set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

24 : 7 Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates  ; and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors ; and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

45  : 6 Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is  a right  sceptre.  7 Thou  lovest  righteous- 
ness, and  hatest  wickedness : therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

Mic.  5 : 2 But  thou,  Beth-1 ehem  Ephratah,  though  thou  be 
little  among  the  thousands  of  Judah,  yet  out  of  thee  shall  he 
come  forth  unto  me  that  is  to  be  Ruler  in  Israel ; whose  goings 
forth  have  been  from  of  old,  from  everlasting. 

Zee.  9:9  Rejoice  greatly,  O daughter  of  Zion ; shout,  O 
daughter  of  Jerusalem  : behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee  : 
he  is  just,  and  having  salvation ; lowly,  and  riding  upon  an 
ass,  and  upon  a colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  [Mat  21 : 5.] 

Mat.  27  : 11  And  Jesus  stood  before  the  governor:  and  the 
governor  asked  him,  saying,  Art  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  sayest. 

.Tn.  1 : 49  Nathanael  answered  and  saith  unto  him,  Rabbi, 
thou  art  the  Son  of  God  ; thou  art  the  King  of  Israel. 

Ac.  5:31  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right  hand  to  be 
a Prince  and  a Savior,  for  to  give  repentance  to  Israel,  and 
forgiveness  of  sins. 

Rev.  1 : 5 And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  Wit- 
Uess,  and  the  First-begotten  of  the  dead,  and  the  Prince  of  the 
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75,  76 


Nature  of- General  Opposition  to  it. 

kings  of  the  earth.  [Is.  9 : 6.  Jer.  23  : 5,  6,  and  30 : 9.  Hos. 
3:5.  Lk.  1 : 32.] 

75.  Nature  of  Christ's  kingdom . 

Jn.  18 : 36  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this 
world : if  my  kingdom  were  of  this  world,  then  would  my  ser- 
vants fight,  that  I should  not  be  delivered  to  the  Jews  : but 
now  is  my  kingdom  not  from  hence. 

Rom.  14:  17  For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and  drink, 
but  righteousness,  and  peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1 Cor.  15:  50  Now  this  I say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood 
cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God ; neither  doth  corruption 
inherit  incorruption. 

76.  General  opposition  to  Christs  kingdom — a temporary  tri- 
umph of  his  foes . 

Is.  24 : 5 The  earth  also  is  defiled  under  the  inhabitants 
thereof;  because  they  have  transgressed  the  laws,  changed 
the  ordinance,  broken  the  everlasting  covenant.  20  The  earth 
shall  reel  to  and  fro  like  a drunkard,  and  shall  be  removed  like 
a cottage  ; and  the  transgression  thereof  shall  be  heavy  upon 
it ; and  it  shall  fall,  and  not  rise  again. 

59 : 13  In  transgressing  and  lying  against  the  Lord,  and 
departing  away  from  our  God,  speaking  oppression  and  revolt, 
conceiving  and  uttering  from  the  heart  wTords  of  falsehood. 
14  And  judgment  is  turned  away  backward,  and  justice  stand- 
cth  afar  off:  for  truth  is  fallen  in  the  street,  and  equity  cannot 
enter.  15  Yea,  truth  faileth ; and  he  that  departeth  from 
evil  maketh  himself  a prey  : and  the  Lord  saw  it:  and  it  dis- 
pleased him  that  there  teas  no  judgment. 

Dan.  12 : 7 And  I heard  the  man  clothed  in  linen,  which 
was  upon  the  waters  of  the  river,  when  he  held  up  his  right 
hand  and  his  left  hand  unto  heaven,  and  sware  by  him  that 
liveth  for  ever,  that  it  shall  he  for  a time,  times,  and  an  half ; 
and  when  he  shall  have  accomplished  to  scatter  the  power  of 
the  holy  people,  all  these  things  shall  be  finished. 

Joel  3 : 13  Put  ye  in  the  sickle,  for  the  harvest  is  ripe  : come, 
get  you  down ; for  the  press  is  full,  the  fats  overflow ; for  their 
wickedness  is  great. 

Mic.  7 : 2 The  good  man  is  perished  out  of  the  earth : and 
there  is  none  upright  among  men : they  all  lie  in  wait  for  blood ; 
they  hunt  every  man  his  brother  with  a net. 


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General  Opposition  to  it. 

Mat.  24 : 24  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false 
prophets,  and  shall  shew  great  signs  and  wonders  ; insomuch 
that,  if  it  were  possible,  they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

2 Th.  2 : 3 Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means  : for  that 
day  shall  not  come , except  there  come  a falling  away  first,  and 
that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition  $ 4 Who  op- 
poseth  and  exalteth  himself  above  all  that  is  called  God,  or 
that  is  worshipped ; so  that  he,  as  God,  sitteth  in  the  temple 
of  God,  shewing  himself  that  he  is  God.  7 For  the  mystery 
of  iniquity  doth  already  work  : only  he  who  now  letteth  will  let , 
until  he  be  taken  out  of  the  way. 

2 Tim.  3 : 1 This  know  also,  that  in  the  last  days  perilous 
times  shall  come.  2 For  men  shall  be  lovers  of  their  own 
selves,  covetous,  boasters,  proud,  blasphemers,  disobedient  to 
parents,  unthankful,  unholy,  3 Without  natural  affection, 
truce-breakers,  false  accusers,  incontinent,  fierce,  despisers  of 
those  that  are  good,  4 Traitors,  heady,  high-minded,  lovers 
of  pleasures  more  than  lovers  of  God ; 5 Having  a form  of 
godliness,  but  denying  the  power  thereof : from  such  turn  away. 

2 Pet.  2 : 1 But  there  were  false  prophets  also  among  the 
people,  even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who 
privily  shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the 
Lord  that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift  de- 
struction. 2 And  many  shall  follow  their  pernicious  ways ; by 
reason  of  whom  the  way  of  truth  shall  be  evil  spoken  of. 

3 : 3 Knowing  this  first,  that  there  shall  come  in  the  last  days 
scoffers,  walking  after  their  own  lusts,  4 And  saying,  Where 
is  the  promise  of  his  coming  ? for  since  the  fathers  fell  asleep, 
all  things  continue  as  they  icere  from  the  beginning  of  the 
creation. 

Jude  17  But,  beloved,  remember  ye  the  words  which  were 
spoken  before  of  the  apostles  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 

18  How  that  they  told  you  there  should  be  mockers  in  the 
last  time,  who  should  walk  after  their  own  ungodly  lusts. 

19  These  be  they  who  separate  themselves,  sensual,  having 
not  the  Spirit. 

Rev.  3 : 10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience, 
I also  will  keep  thee  from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall 
come  upon  all  the  world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the 
earth. 

11:7  And  when  they  shall  have  finished  their  testimony 
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77 


Consequences  of  opposing  it. 

the  beast  that  ascendeth  out  of  the  bottomless  pit  shall  make 
war  against  them,  and  shall  overcome  them,  and  kill  them. 
10  And  they  that  dwell  upon  the  earth  shall  rejoice  over  them ; 
and  make  merry,  and  shall  send  gifts  one  to  another ; because 
these  two  prophets  tormented  them  that  dwelt  on  the  earth. 

12  : 12  Wo  to  the  inhabiters  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  sea  ! for 
the  devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having  great  wrath,  because 
he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a short  time. 

13 : 3 And  I saw  one  of  his  heads  as  it  were  wounded  to 
death;  and  his  deadly  wound  was  healed:  and  all  the  world 
wondered  after  the  beast.  4 And  they  worshipped  the  dragon 
which  gave  power  unto  the  beast : and  they  worshipped  the 
beast,  saying,  Who  is  like  unto  the  beast  ? who  is  able  to  make 
war  with  him  ? 

16 : 13  And  I saw  three  unclean  spirits  like  frogs  come  out 
of  the  mouth  of  the  dragon,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  beast, 
and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  false  prophet.  14  For  they  are 
the  spirits  of  devils,  working  miracles,  which  go  forth  unto  the 
kings  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  whole  world,  to  gather  them  to 
the  battle  of  that  great  day  of  God  Almighty. 

[See  59,  408,  and  439.] 

77.  Consequences  of  opposing  Christ's  kingdom. 

1 S.  2 : 10  The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  be  broken  to 
pieces ; out  of  heaven  shall  he  thunder  upon  them  : the  Lord 
shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth ; and  he  shall  give  strength 
unto  his  king,  and  exalt  the  horn  of  his  Anointed. 

Ps.  2 : 8 Ask  of  me,  and  I shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy 
possession.  9 Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a rod  of  iron  ; thou 
shalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like  a potter’s  vessel. 

37:9  For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait 
upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth.  [10 — 13.] 

Is.  24 : 1 Behold,  the  Lord  maketh  the  earth  empty,  and 
maketh  it  waste,  and  turneth  it  upside  down,  and  scattereth 
abroad  the  inhabitants  thereof.  3 The  land  shall  be  utterly 
emptied,  and  utterly  spoiled : for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  this 
word.  4 The  earth  mourneth  and  fadeth  away,  the  world 
languisheth  and  fadeth  away,  the  haughty  people  of  the  earth 
do  languish.  5 The  earth  also  is  defiled  under  the  inhabi- 
tants thereof;  because  they  have  transgressed  the  laws, 
changed  the  ordinance,  broken  the  everlasting  covenant. 

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Consequences  of  opposing  it.  * ' 

6 Therefore  hath  the  curse  devoured  the  earth,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein  are  desolate : therefore  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth  are  burned,  and  few  men  left.  17  Fear,  and  the  pit, 
and  the  snare,  are  upon  thee,  O inhabitant  of  the  earth.  18  And 
it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  he  who  fleeth  from  the  noise  of  the 
fear  shall  fall  into  the  pit ; and  he  that  cometh  up  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  pit  shall  be  taken  in  the  snare : for  the  windows 
from  on  high  are  open,  and  the  foundations  of  the  earth  do 
shake.  19  The  earth  is  utterly  broken  down,  the  earth  is  clean 
dissolved,  the  earth  is  moved  exceedingly.  20  The  earth  shall 
reel  to  and  fro  like  a drunkard,  and  shall  be  removed  like  a cot- 
tage ; and  the  transgression  thereof  shall  be  heavy  upon  it ; 
and  it  shall  fall,  and  not  rise  again.  23  Then  the  moon  shall 
be  confounded,  and  the  sun  ashamed,  when  the  Lord  of  hosts 
shall  reign  in  mount  Zion,  and  in  Jerusalem,  and  before  his 
ancients  gloriously. 

Is.  26:20  Come,  my  people,  enter  thou  into  thy  chambers,  and 
shut  thy  doors  about  thee  : hide  thyself  as  it  were  for  a little 
moment,  until  the  indignation  be  overpast.  21  For  behold, 
the  Lord  cometh  out  of  his  place  to  punish  the  inhabitants  of 
the  earth  for  their  iniquity : the  earth  also  shall  disclose  he 
blood,  and  shall  no  more  cover  her  slain. 

28:21  For  the  Lord  shall  rise  up  as  in  mount  Perazim,  he  shai 
be  wroth  as  in  the  valley  of  Gibeon,  that  he  may  do  his  work 
his  strange  work ; and  bring  to  pass  his  act,  his  strange  act. 
22  Now  therefore  be  ye  not  mockers,  lest  your  bands  be  made 
strong : for  I have  heard  from  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  a con- 
sumption, even  determined  upon  the  whole  earth. 

34 : 1 Come  near,  ye  nations,  to  hear ; and  hearken,  ye  peo- 
ple : let  the  earth  hear,  and  all  that  is  therein  ; the  world,  and 
all  things  that  come  forth  of  it.  2 For  the  indignation  of  the 
Lord  is  upon  all  nations,  and  his  fury  upon  all  their  armies : 
he  hath  utterly  destroyed  them,  he  hath  delivered  them  to  the 
slaughter.  3 Their  slain  also  shall  be  cast  out,  and  their  stink 
shall  come  up  out  of  their  carcasses,  and  the  mountains  shall 
be  melted  with  their  blood.  4 And  all  the  host  of  heaven  shall 
be  dissolved,  and  the  heavens  shall  be  rolled  together  as  a 
scroll : and  all  their  host  shall  fall  down,  as  the  leaf  falleth  oh’ 
from  the  vine,  and  as  a falling^g  from  the  fig-tree.  8 For  it 
is  the  day  of  the  Lord’s  vengeance,  and  the  year  of  recom- 


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77 


Consequences  of  opposing  it. 

pences  for  the  controversy  of  Zion.  [See  verses  5 — 7,  9,  10 
and  the  following  chap.] 

63 : 1 Who  is  this  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  dyed  gar- 
ments from  Bozrah  ? this  that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel,  trav- 
elling in  the  greatness  of  his  strength  ? I that  speak  in  right- 
eousness, mighty  to  save.  2 Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine 
apparel,  and  thy  garments  like  him  that  treadeth  in  the  wine- 
fat  ? 3 1 have  trodden  the  wine-press  alone ; and  of  the  people 

there  was  none  with  me  : for  I will  tread  them  in  mine  anger, 
and  trample  them  in  my  fury,  and  their  blood  shall  be  sprinkled 
upon  my  garments,  and  I will  stain  all  my  raiment.  4 For 
the  day  of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart,  and  the  year  of  my  re- 
deemed is  come. 

66 : 15  For  behold,  the  Lord  will  come  with  fire,  and  with 
his  chariots  like  a whirlwind,  to  render  his  anger  with  fury, 
and  his  rebuke  with  flames  of  fire.  16  For  by  fire  and  by  his 
sword  will  the  Lord  plead  with  all  flesh : and  the  slain  of  the 
Lord  shall  be  many. 

Ezk.  38  [An  account  of  the  general  gathering  of  the  na- 
tions under  Gog,  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel,  which  concludes 
thus.]  21  And  I will  call  for  a sword  against  him  throughout 
all  my  mountains,  saith  the  Lord  God  : every  man’s  sword 
shall  be  against  his  brother.  22  And  I will  plead  against  him 
with  pestilence  and  with  blood ; and  I will  rain  upon  him, 
and  upon  his  bands,  and  upon  the  many  people  that  are  with 
him,  an  overflowing  rain,  and  great  hailstones,  fire,  and  brim- 
stone. 

39 : 1 Therefore,  thou  son  of  man.  prophesy  against  Gog, 
and  say,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I am  against  thee, 
O Gog,  the  chief  prince  of  Meshech  and  Tubal : 2 And  I will 
turn  thee  back,  and  leave  but  the  sixth  part  of  thee,  and  will 
cause  thee  to  come  up  from  the  north  parts,  and  will  bring 
thee  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel:  3 And  I will  smite  thy 
bow  out  of  thy  left  hand,  and  will  cause  thine  arrows  to  fall 
out  of  thy  right  hand.  4 Thou  shalt  fall  upon  the  mountains 
of  Israel,  thou,  and  all  thy  bands,  and  the  people  that  is  wTith 
thee : I will  give  thee  unto  the  ravenous  birds  of  every  sort, 
and  to  the  beasts  of  the  field,  to  be  devoured.  5 Thou  shalt 
fall  upon  the  open  field : for  I have  spoken  it , saith  the  Lord 
God.  6 And  I will  send  a fire  on  Magog,  and  among  them 
that  dwell  carelessly  in  the  isles  : and  they  shall  know  that  I 

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Consequences  of  opposing  it. 

am  the  Lord.  7 So  will  I make  my  holy  name  known  in  the 
midst  of  my  people  Israel;  and  I will  not  let  them  pollute  my 
holy  name  any  more  : and  the  heathen  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord,  the  Holy  One  in  Israel.  8 Behold,  it  is  come,  and 
it  is  done,  saith  the  Lord  God  ; this  is  the  day  whereof  I have 
spoken.  9 And  they  that  dwell  in  the  cities  of  Israel  shall  go 
forth,  and  shall  set  on  fire  and  burn  the  weapons,  both  the  shieds, 
and  the  bucklers,  the  hows  and  the  arrows,  and  the  hand-staves, 
and  the  spears,  and  they  shall  burn  them  with  fire  seven  years: 
10  So  that  they  shall  take  no  wood  out  of  the  field,  neither 
cut  down  any  out  of  the  forests ; for  they  shall  burn  the  weap- 
ons with  fire  : and  they  shall  spoil  those  that  spoiled  them,  and 
rob  those  that  robbed  them,  saith  the  Lord  God.  12  And 
seven  months  shall  the  house  of  Israel  be  burying  of  them,  that 
they  may  cleanse  the  land.  17  And,  thou  son  of  man,  thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  ; Speak  unto  every  feathered  fowl,  and  to 
every  beast  of  the  field,  Assemble  yourselves,  and  come ; 
gather  yourselves  on  every  side  to  my  sacrifice  that  I do  sac- 
rifice for  you,  even  a great  sacrifice  upon  the  mountains  of  Is- 
rael, that  ye  may  eat  flesh,  and  drink  blood. 

Dan.  12 : 1 And  at  that  time  shall  Michael  stand  up,  the 
great  prince  which  standeth  for  the  children  of  thy  people : 
and  there  shall  be  a time  of  trouble,  such  as  never  was  since 
there  was  a nation  even  to  that  same  time : and  at  that  time 
thy  people  shall  be  delivered,  every  one  that  shall  be  found 
written  in  the  book. 

Joel  3 : 9 Proclaim  ye  this  among  the  Gentiles;  Prepare  war, 
wake  up  the  mighty  men,  let  all  the  men  of  war  draw  near ; 
let  them  come  up  : l^Put  ye  in  the  sickle,  for  the  harvest  is 
ripe : come,  get  you  down  ; for  the  press  is  full,  the  fats  over- 
flow ; for  their  wickedness  is  great.  14  Multitudes,  multitudes 
in  the  valley  of  decision : for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  near  in 
the  valley  of  decision.  15  The  sun  and  the  moon  shall  be 
darkened,  and  the  stars  shall  withdraw  their  shining.  16  The 
Lord  also  shall  roar  out  of  Zion,  and  utter  his  voice  from  Je- 
rusalem ; and  the  heavens  and  the  earth  shall  shake  : but  the 
Lord  will  be  the  hope  of  his  people,  and  the  strength  of  the 
children  of  Israel.  17  So  shall  ye  know  that  l am  the  Lord 
your  God  dwelling  in  Zion  my  holy  mountain : then  shall  Je- 
rusalem be  holy,  and  there  shall  no  strangers  pass  through  her 
any  more. 

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Consequences  of  opposing  it. 

Zep.  3 : 8 Therefore,  wait  ye  upon  me,  saith  the  Lord,  until 
the  day  that  I rise  up  to  the  prey : for  my  determination  is  to 
gather  the  nations,  that  I may  assemble  the  kingdoms,  to  pour 
upon  them  mine  indignation,  even  all  my  fierce  anger : for  all 
the  earth  shall  be  devoured  with  the  fire  of  my  jealousy. 
9 For  then  will  I turn  to  the  people  a pure  language,  that  they 
may  all  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  to  serve  him  with  one 
consent.  12  1 will  also  leave  in  the  midst  of  thee  an  afflicted  and 
poor  people,  and  they  shall  trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
13  The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  not  do  iniquity,  nor  speak  lies  ; 
neither  shall  a deceitful  tongue  be  found  in  their  mouth : for 
they  shall  feed  and  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid. 

Rev.  2 : 26  And  he  that  overcometh,  and  keepeth  my  works 
unto  the  end,  to  him  will  I give  power  over  the  nations: 
27  (And  he  shall  rule  them  with  a rod  of  iron  ; as  the  vessels 
of  a potter  shall  they  be  broken  to  shivers  :)  even  as  I received 
of  my  Father. 

16 : 17  And  the  seventh  angel  poured  out  his  vial  into  the 
air  ; and  there  came  a great  voice  out  of  the  temple  of  heaven, 
from  the  throne,  saying,  It  is  done.  18  And  there  were  voices, 
and  thunders,  and  lightnings;  and  there  was  a great  earth- 
quake, such  as  was  not  since  men  were  upon  the  earth,  so 
mighty  an  earthquake,  and  so  great.  19  And  the  great  city 
was  divided  into  three  parts,  and  the  cities  of  the  nations  fell: 
and  great  Babylon  came  in  remembrance  before  God,  to  give 
unto  her  the  cup  of  the  wine  of  the  fierceness  of  his  wrath. 
20  And  every  island  fled  away,  and  the  mountains  were  not 
found.  21  And  there  fell  upon  men  a great  hail  out  of  heaven, 
every  stone  about  the  weight  of  a talent : and  men  blasphemed 
God  because  of  the  plague  of  the  hail ; for  the  plague  thereof 
was  exceeding  great. 

Rev.  19  [Contains  a description  of  a general  destruction 
of  the  kings  of  the  earth  and  their  armies,  by  one  who  sat  on 
a white  horse,  which  concludes  thus.]  21  And  the  remnant 
were  slain  with  the  sword  of  him  that  sat  upon  the  horse,  which 
sword  proceeded  out  of  his  mouth  : and  all  the  fowls  were  filled 
with  their  flesh. 

20  : 1 And  I saw  an  angel  come  down  from  heaven,  having 
the  key  of  the  bottomless  pit  and  a great  chain  in  his  hand. 
2 And  he  laid  hold  on  the  dragon,  that  old  serpent,  which  is 

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Extent  of  the  Overthrow. 

the  Devil,  and  Satan,  and  bound  him  a thousand  years.  Is. 
11 : 1—6,  and  29  : 7,  8.  [See  276,  349,  595.] 

78.  Extent  of  the  overthrow. 

Pr.  2:21  For  the  upright  shall  dwell  in  the  land,  and  the 
perfect  shall  remain  in  it.  22  But  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off 
from  the  earth,  and  the  transgressors  shall  be  rooted  out  of  it. 

Is.  2:  12  For  the  day  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  be  upon 
every  one  that  is  proud  and  lofty,  and  upon  every  one  that  is 
lifted  up ; and  he  shall  be  brought  low. 

13  : 9 Behold,  the  day  of  the  Lord  cometh,  cruel  both  with 
wrath  and  fierce  anger,  to  lay  the  land  desolate  : and  he  shall 
destroy  the  sinners  thereof  out  of  it. 

34 : 2 For  the  indignation  of  the  Lord  is  upon  all  nations, 
and  his  fury  upon  all  their  armies  : he  hath  utterly  destroyed 
them,  he  hath  delivered  them  to  the  slaughter. 

Jer.  25  : 31  A noise  shall  come  even  to  the  ends  of  the 
earth ; for  the  Lord  hath  a controversy  with  the  nations,  he 
will  plead  with  all  flesh ; he  will  give  them  that  are  wicked  to 
the  sword,  saith  the  Lord.  32  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
Behold,  evil  shall  go  forth  from  nation  to  nation,  and  a great 
whirlwind  shall  be  raised  up  from  the  coasts  of  the  earth. 
33  And  the  slain  of  the  Lord  shall  be  at  that  day  from  one  end 
of  the  earth  even  unto  the  other  end  of  the  earth : they  shall 
not  be  lamented,  neither  gathered,  nor  buried ; they  shall  be 
dung  upon  the  ground. 

Zep.  1:2  I will  utterly  consume  all  things  from  off  the  land, 
saith  the  Lord.  3 I will  consume  man  and  beast ; I will  con- 
sume the  fowls  of  the  heaven,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea,  and 
the  stumbling-blocks  with  the  wicked ; and  I will  cut  off  man 
from  off  the  land,  saith  the  Lord.  [17,  18.] 

Mai.  4 : 1 For  behold,  the  day  cometh,  that  shall  burn  as  an 
oven ; and  all  the  proud,  yea,  and  all  that  do  wickedly,  shall 
be  stubble  : and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  burn  them  up,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  it  shall  leave  them  neither  root  nor 
branch.  2 But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Sun  of 
righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings ; and  ye  shall 
go  forth,  and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall.  3 And  ye  shall 
tread  down  the  wicked ; for  they  shall  be  ashes  under  the 
soles  of  your  feet  in  the  day  that  I shall  do  this , saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts. 

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79,  80 


Its  Triumph  occasions  Joy — General  Warning. 

79.  Joy  in  view  of  Christ's  triumph. 

Is.  24 : 13  When  thus  it  shall  be  in  the  midst  of  the  land 
among  the  people,  there  shall  be  as  the  shaking  of  an  olive- 
tree,  and  as  the  gleaning-grapes  when  the  vintage  is  done. 

14  They  shall  lift  up  their  voice,  they  shall  sing  for  the  majesty 
of  the  Lord,  they  shall  cry  aloud  from  the  sea.  15  Wherefore 
glorify  ye  the  Lord  in  the  fires,  even  the  name  of  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel  in  the  isles  of  the  sea.  16  From  the  uttermost 
part  of  the  earth  have  we  heard  songs,  even  glory  to  the 
righteous. 

Zep.  3 : 14  Sing,  O daughter  of  Zion ; shout,  O Israel ; be 
glad  and  rejoice  with  all  the  heart,  O daughter  of  Jerusalem. 

15  The  Lord  hath  taken  away  thy  judgments,  he  hath  cast 
out  thine  enemy : the  King  of  Israel,  even  the  Lord,  is  in  the 
midst  of  thee  : thou  shalt  not  see  evil  any  more. 

Rev.  18  : 20  Rejoice  over  her,  thou  heaven,  and  ye  holy  apos- 
tles and  prophets ; for  God  hath  avenged  you  on  her. 

19:1  And  after  these  things  I heard  a great  voice  of  much 
people  in  heaven,  saying,  Alleluia : Salvation,  and  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God : 2 For  true  and 
righteous  are  his  judgments : for  he  hath  judged  the  great 
whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication,  and  hath 
avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3 And  again 
they  said,  Alleluia.  6 And  I heard  as  it  were  the  voice  of  a 
great  multitude,  and  as  the  voice  of  many  waters,  and  as  the 
voice  of  mighty  thunderings,  saying,  Alleluia:  for  the  Lord 
God  omnipotent  reigneth.  7 Let  us  be  glad  and  rejoice,  and 
give  honor  to  him:  for  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb  is  come, 
and  his  wife  hath  made  herself  ready.  [See  226,  478.] 

80.  General  warning  before  the  overthrow. 

Mat.  24 : 14  And  this  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be 
preached  in  all  the  world,  for  a witness  unto  all  nations ; and 
then  shall  the  end  come. 

Rev.  11:3  And  I will  give  power  unto  my  two  witnesses, 
and  they  shall  prophesy  a thousand  two  hundred  and  three- 
score days,  clothed  in  sackcloth. 

14 : 6 And  I saw  another  angel  fly  in  the  midst  of  heaven, 
having  the  everlasting  gospel  to  preach  unto  them  that  dwell  on 
the  earth,  and  to  every  nation,  and  kindred,  and  tongue,  and 
people,  7 Saying  with  a loud  voice,  Fear  God,  and  give  glory 

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Christ’s  kingdom. 


Final  Prevalence  of. 

to  him  ; for  the  hour  of  his  judgment  is  come  : and  worship 
him  that  made  heaven,  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  the  fount- 
ains of  waters. 

81.  Progress  and  final  triumph  of  Christ's  kingdom  upon  earth . 

Ps.  2:71  will  declare  the  decree  : the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  Son  ; this  day  have  I begotten  thee.  8 Ask 
of  me,  and  I shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine  inheritance, 
and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

72  : 8 He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from 
the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth.  9 They  that  dwell  in 
the  wilderness  shall  bow  before  him ; and  his  enemies  shall 
lick  the  dust.  10  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall 
bring  presents : the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 
11  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him : all  nations  shall 
serve  him. 

Is.  9 : 7 Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and  peace  there 
shall  be  no  end,  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  king- 
dom, to  order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with 
justice  from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  The  zeal  of  the  Lord 
of  hosts  will  perform  this. 

44 : 3 For  I will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is  thirsty,  and 
floods  upon  the  dry  ground : I will  pour  my  Spirit  upon  thy 
seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thine  offspring : 4 And  they  shall 
spring  up  as  among  the  grass,  as  willows  by  the  water-courses. 

45  : 22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth : for  I am  God,  and  there  is  none  else.  23  I have  sworn 
by  myself,  the  word  is  gone  out  of  my  mouth  in  righteousness, 
and  shall  not  return,  That  unto  me  every  knee  shall  bow, 
every  tongue  shall  swear. 

Dan.  2 : 35  And  the  stone  that  smote  the  image  became  a 
great  mountain,  and  filled  the  whole  earth.  44  And  in  the 
days  of  these  kings  shall  the  God  of  heaven  set  up  a kingdom, 
which  shall  never  be  destroyed  : and  the  kingdom  shall  not  be 
left  to  other  people,  but  it  shall  break  in  pieces  and  consume 
all  these  kingdoms,  and  it  shall  stand  for  ever.  45  Forasmuch 
as  thou  sawest  that  the  stone  was  cut  out  of  the  mountain 
without  hands,  and  that  it  brake  in  pieces  the  iron,  the  brass, 
the  clay,  the  silver,  and  the  gold ; the  great  God  hath  made 
known  to  the  king  what  shall  come  to  pass  hereafter  : and  the 
dream  is  certain,  and  the  interpretation  thereof  sure. 

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Final  Prevalence  of. 

7:13  I saw  in  the  night  visions,  and  behold,  one  like  the  Son 
of  man  came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven,  and  came  to  the  An- 
cient of  days,  and  they  brought  him  near  before  him.  14  And 
there  was  given  him  dominion,  and  glory,  and  a kingdom,  that 
all  people,  nations,  and  languages,  should  serve  him. 

Zee.  14 : 9 And  the  Lord  shall  be  King  over  all  the  earth  : 
in  that  day  shall  there  be  one  Lord,  and  his  name  one. 

Mat.  13:31  Another  parable  put  he  forth  unto  them,  saying, 
The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a grain  of  mustard-seed, 
which  a man  took,  and  sowed  in  his  field : 32  Which  indeed 
is  the  least  of  all  seeds  : but  when  it  is  grown,  it  is  the  great- 
est among  herbs,  and  becometh  a tree,  so  that  the  birds  of  the 
air  come  and  lodge  in  the  branches  thereof.  33  Another  par- 
able spake  he  unto  them ; The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto 
leaven,  which  a woman  took,  and  hid  in  three  measures  of 
meal,  till  the  whole  was  leavened. 

Ac.  3 : 22  For  Moses  truly  said  unto  the  fathers,  A Prophet 
shall  the  Lord  your  God  raise  up  unto  you,  of  your  brethren, 
like  unto  me ; him  shall  ye  hear  in  all  things,  whatsoever  he 
shall  say  unto  you.  23  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  every 
soul  which  will  not  hear  that  Prophet,  shall  be  destroyed  from 
among  the  people. 

Rev.  11:15  And  the  seventh  angel  sounded;  and  there 
were  great  voices  in  heaven,  saying,  The  kingdoms  of  this 
world  are  become  the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord,  and  of  his  Christ, 
and  he  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

20 : 1 And  I saw  an  angel  come  down  from  heaven,  having 
the  key  of  the  bottomless  pit  and  a great  chain  in  his  hand : 
2 And  he  laid  hold  on  the  dragon,  that  old  serpent,  which  is 
the  Devil,  and  Satan,  and  bound  him  a thousand  years,  3 And 
cast  him  into  the  bottomless  pit,  and  shut  him  up,  and  set  a 
seal  upon  him,  that  he  should  deceive  the  nations  no  more,  till 
the  thousand  years  should  be  fulfilled ; and  after  that  he  must 
be  loosed  a little  season.  4 And  I saw  thrones,  and  they  sat 
upon  them,  and  judgment  was  given  unto  them : and  1 saw 
the  souls  of  them  that  were  beheaded  for  the  witness  of  Jesus, 
and  for  the  word  of  God,  and  which  had  not  worshipped  the 
beast,  neither  his  image,  neither  had  received  his  mark  upon 
their  foreheads,  or  in  their  hands ; and  they  lived  and  reigned 
with  Christ  a thousand  years. 


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CHURCH. 


Design  of— Foundation  of. 

82.  Duration  of  Christ's  kingdom. 

Ps.  45:6  Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  the 
sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a right  sceptre. 

89:20  I have  found  David  my  servant ; with  my  holy  oil 
have  I anointed  him : 21  With  whom  my  hand  shall  be  es- 
tablished : mine  arm  also  shall  strengthen  him.  23  And  I will 
beat  do  vn  his  foes  before  his  face',  and  plague  them  that  hate 
him.  24  But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him : 
and  in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted.  25  I will  set  his 
hand  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand  in  the  rivers.  27  Also 
1 will  make  him  my  first-born,  higher  than  the  kings  of  the 
earth.  28  My  mercy  will  I keep  for  him  for  evermore,  and 
my  covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him.  29  His  seed  also  will 
I make  to  endure  for  ever,  and  his  throne  as  the  days  of  heav- 
en. 37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the  moon,  and  as 
a faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

Dan.  7:14  His  dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  which 
shall  not  pass  away,  and  his  kingdom,  that  which  shall  not  be 
destroyed. 

Lk.  1:33  And  he  shall  reign  over  the  house  of  Jacob  for 
ever  ; and  of  his  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end. 

CHURCH. 

83.  Design  of  the  church  of  God. 

Mat.  5:13  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth  : but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  his  savor,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted  ? it  is  thenceforth 
good  for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden  under 
foot  of  men.  14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A city  that 
is  set  on  a hill  cannot  be  hid.  15  Neither  do  men  light  a can- 
dle, and  put  it  under  a bushel,  but  on  a candlestick : and  it 
giveth  light  unto  all  that  are  in  the  house.  16  Let  your  light 
so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good  works,  and 
glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

1 Tim.  3 : 15  The  church  of  the  living  God,  the  pillar  and 
ground  of  the  truth. 

84.  Foundation  of  the  church. 

Mat.  16 : 16  And  Simon  Peter  answered  and  said,  Thou  art 
the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God.  18  Thou  art  Peter,  and 
upon  this  rock  I will  build  my  church : and  the  gates  of  hell 
shall  not  prevail  against  it. 

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85 


An  Object  of  Love. 

21:42  Didye  never  read  in  the  scriptures.  The  stone  which 
the  builders  rejected,  the  same  is  become  the  head  of  the  cor- 
ner. [Ps.  118:22.  Is.  28:16-1 

I Cor.  3 : 9 Ye  are  God’s  husbandry,  ye  are  God’s  building. 
1]  For  other  foundation  can  no  man  lay  than  that  is  laid, 
which  is  Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  2 : 20  And  are  built  upon  the  foundation  of  the  apostles 
and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  corner-stone  ; 
21  In  whom  all  the  building  fitly  framed  together,  groweth 
unto  an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord : 22  In  whom  ye  also  are 
builded  together,  for  an  habitation  of  God  through  the  Spirit. 

1 Pet.  2 : 7 The  stone  which  the  builders  disallowed,  the 
same  is  made  the  head  of  the  corner. 

85.  The  church  an  object  of  love  and  of  prayer. 

Ps.  51 : 18  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion  : build 
thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem.  19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased 
with  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  with  burnt-offering  and 
whole  burnt-offering  : then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine 
altar. 

87 : 2 The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than  all  the 
dwellings  of  Jacob.  3 Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  O 
city  of  God.  7 As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instru- 
ments shall  be  there  : all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

122  : 6 Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  : they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee.  7 Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity 
within  thy  palaces.  8 For  my  brethren  and  companions’ 
sakes,  I will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee.  9 Because  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I will  seek  thy  good. 

137 : 5 If  I forget  thee,  O Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand  for- 
get her  cunning.  6 If  I do  not  remember  thee,' let  my  tongue 
cleave  to  the  roof  of  my  mouth ; if  I prefer  not  Jerusalem  above 
my  chief  joy. 

Song  7 : 10  I am  my  beloved’s,  and  his  desire  is  toward  me. 

Is.  49 : 13  Sing,  O heavens ; and  be  joyful,  O earth ; and 
break  forth  into  singing,  O mountains : for  the  Lord  hath  comfort- 
ed his  people,  and  will  have  mercy  upon  his  afflicted.  14  But 
Zion  said,  The  Lord  hath  forsaken  me,  and  my  Lord  hath 
forgotten  me.  15  Can  a woman  forget  her  sucking  child,  that 
she  should  not  have  compassion  on  the  son  of  her  womb  ? yea, 
they  may  forget,  yet  will  I not  forget  thee.  16  Behold,  I have 


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Safe. 

graven  nee  upon  the  palms  of  my  hands  ; thy  walls  are  con- 
tinually before  me. 

Is.  62  : 6 1 have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O Jerusalem, 
which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night : ye  that  make 
mention  of  the  Lord,  keep  not  silence,  7 And  give  him  no 
rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he  make  Jerusalem  a praise  in  the 
earth. 

Ep.  5 : 25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ  also 
loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it ; 26  That  he  might 
sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by  the  word, 
27  That  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a glorious  church,  not 
having  spot  or  wrinkle,  or  any  such  thing ; but  that  it  should 
be  holy  and  without  blemish.  29  No  man  ever  yet  hated  his 
own  flesh ; but  nourisheth  and  cherisheth  it,  even  as  the  Lord 
the  church. 

1 Jn.  3 : 16  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God , because  he 
laid  down  his  life  for  us : and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives 
for  the  brethren. 

Rev.  1:5  Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  his  own  blood,  6 And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests 
unto  God  and  his  Father ; to  him  he  glory  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever.  [See  491.] 

86.  The  church  safe. 

Ps.  46  : 1 God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a very  present  help 
in  trouble.  2 Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved,and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the 
sea ; 3 Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled,  though  the 
mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof.  4 There  is  a river, 
the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy 
place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most  High.  5 God  is  in  the 
midst  of  her ; she  shall  not  be  moved  : God  shall  help  her,  and 
that  right  early.  6 The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were 
moved  : he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted.  7 The  Lord 
of  hosts  is  with  us ; the  God  of  J acob  is  our  refuge. 

125: 1 They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  he  as  mount  Zion 
which  cannot  be  removed,  hut  abideth  for  ever.  2 As  the  mount- 
ains are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the  Lord  is  round  about 
his  people  from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 

Pr.  18:10  The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a strong  tower:  the 
righteous  runneth  into  it,  and  is  safe. 

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87,  88 


Its  Head — Apostolic  Authority. 

Is.  43 : 2 When  thou  passest  through  the  waters,  I will  be 
with  thee;  and  through  the  rivers,  they  shall  not  overflow 
thee : when  thou  walkest  through  the  fire,  thou  shalt  not  be 
Durned ; neither  shall  the  flame  kindle  upon  thee.  3 For  I am 
the  Lord  thy  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  thy  Savior : I 
gave  Egypt  for  thy  ransom,  Ethiopia  and  Seba  for  thee. 
4 Since  thou  was  precious  in  my  sight,  thou  hast  been  hon- 
orable, and  I have  loved  thee : therefore  will  I give  men  for 
thee,  and  people  for  thy  life.  5 Fear  not ; for  I am  with  thee  : 
I will  bring  thy  seed  from  the  east,  and  gather  thee  from  the 
west : 6 I will  say  to  the  north,  Give  up : and  to  the  south, 
Keep  not  back:  bring  my  sons  from  far,  and  my  daughters 
from  the  ends  of  the  earth ; 7 Even  every  one  that  is  called 
by  my  name : for  I have  created  him  for  my  glory,  I have 
formed  him ; yea,  I have  made  him. 

54 : 14  In  righteousness  shalt  thou  be  established : thou  shalt 
be  far  from  oppression  ; for  thou  shalt  not  fear : and  from  ter- 
ror; for  it  shall  not  come  near  thee.  17  No  weapon. that  is 
formed  against  thee  shall  prosper ; and  every  tongue  that  shall 
rise  against  thee  in  judgment  thou  shalt  condemn.  This  is 
the  heritage  of  the  servants  of  the  Lord,  and  their  righteous- 
ness is  of  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

87.  Christ  the  head  of  the  church. 

Mat.  23 : 8 But  be  not  ye  called  Rabbi : for  one  is  your  Mas- 
ter, even  Christ ; and  all  ye  are  brethren.  9 And  call  no  man 
your  father  upon  the  earth  : for  one  is  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven.  10  Neither  be  ye  called  masters:  for  one  is  your 
Master,  even  Christ. 

Ep.  1 : 22  And  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet,  and  gave 
him  to  be  the  head  over  all  things  to  the  church,  23  Which  is 
his  body,  the  fulness  of  him  that  filleth  all  in  all. 

88.  What  authority  did  the  apostles  receive  ? 

Mat.  16:19  And  I will  give  unto  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom 
of  heaven,  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind  on  earth,  shall  be 
bound  in  heaven ; and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth, 
shall  be  loosed  in  heaven. 

18 : 18  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  Whatsoever  ye  shall  bind  on 
earth,  shall  be  bound  in  heaven : and  whatsoever  ye  shall  loose 
on  earth,  shall  be  loosed  in  heaven. 

9 


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CHURCH 


Its  Officers — Its  Elders — An  early  Convention. 

Jn.  20 : 23  Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted 
unto  them ; and  whose  soever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

Ac.  15 : 28  For  it  seemed  good  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  us, 
to  lay  upon  you  no  greater  burden  than  these  necessary  things ; 
29  That  ye  abstain  from  meats  offered  to  idols,  and  from  blood, 
and  from  things  strangled,  and  from  fornication : from  which 
if  ye  keep  yourselves,  ye  shall  do  well.  Fare  ye  well. 

1 Cor.  3 : 10  According  to  the  grace  of  God  which  is  given 
unto  me,  as  a wise  master-builder,  I have  laid  the  foundation, 
and  another  buildeth  thereon.  But  let  every  man  take  heed 
how  he  buildeth  thereupon.  11  For  other  foundation  can  no 
man  lay  than  that  is  laid,  which  is  Jesus  Christ. 

89.  What  officers  were  appointed  in  the  primitive  churches  ? 

Ac.  15  : 23  And  they  wrote  letters  by  them  after  this  manner ; 
The  apostles,  and  elders,  and  brethren,  send  greeting  unto  the 
brethren  which  are  of  the  Gentiles  in  Antioch,  and  Syria,  and 
Cilicia. 

Ph.  1 : 1 Paul  and  Timotheus,  the  servants  of  Jesus  Christ, 
to  all  the  saints  in  Christ  Jesus  which  are  at  Philippi,  with  the 
bishops  and  deacons. 

90.  Had  any  apostolical  churches  a plurality  of  elders  ? 

Ac.  14 : 23  And  when  they  had  ordained  them  elders  in  every 
church,  and  had  prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended  them 
to  the  Lord. 

20 : 17  And  from  Miletus  he  sent  to  Ephesus,  and  called  the 
elders  of  the  church. 

Tit.  1 : 5 For  this  cause  left  I thee  in  Crete,  that  thou  shouldest 
set  in  order  the  things  that  are  wanting,  and  ordain  elders  in 
every  city,  as  I had  appointed  thee. 

Jam.  5 : 14  Is  any  sick  among  you  ? let  him  call  for  the  elders 
of  the  church. 

91.  An  early  ecclesiastical  convention. 

Ac.  15 : 1 And  certain  men  which  came  down  from  Judea, 
taught  the  brethren,  and  said , Except  ye  be  circumcised  after 
the  manner  of  Moses,  ye  cannot  be  saved.  2 When  therefore 
Paul  and  Barnabas  had  no  small  dissension  and  disputation 
with  them,  they  determined  that  Paul  and  Barnabas,  and  cer- 
tain other  of  them,  should  go  up  to  Jerusalem  unto  the  apos- 
tles and  elders  about  this  question.  4 And  when  they  were 
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92 


Its  Ordinances. 


come  to  Jerusalem,  they  were  received  of  the  church,  and  of 
the  apostles  and  elders,  and  they  declared  all  things  that  God 
had  done  with  them.  5 But  there  rose  up  certain  of  the  sect 
of  the  Pharisees,  which  believed,  saying,  That  it  was  needful 
to  circumcise  them,  and  to  command  them  to  keep  the  law  of 
Moses.  6 And  the  apostles  and  elders  came  together  for  to 
consider  of  this  matter.  22  Then  pleased  it  the  apostles  and 
elders,  with  the  whole  church,  to  send  chosen  men  of  their  own 
company  to  Antioch,  with  Paul  and  Barnabas  ; namely , Judas 
surnamed  Barsabas,  and  Silas,  chief  men  among  the  brethren : 

23  And  they  wrote  letters  by  them  after  this  manner ; The 
apostles,  and  elders,  and  brethren,  send  greeting  unto  the  brethren 
which  are  of  the  Gentiles  in  Antioch,  and  Syria,  and  Cilicia. 

24  Forasmuch  as  we  have  heard,  that  certain  which  went  out 
from  us,  have  troubled  you  with  words,  subverting  your  souls, 
saying,  Ye  must  be  circumcised,  and  keep  the  law ; to  whomwt 
gave  no  such  commandment : 25  It  seemed  good  unto  us,  be- 
ing assembled  with  one  accord,  to  send  chosen  men  unto  you, 
with  our  beloved  Barnabas  and  Paul : 26  Men  that  have  haz- 
arded their  lives  for  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

27  We  have  sent  therefore  Judas  and  Silas  who  shall  also  tell 
you  the  same  things  by  mouth.  28  For  it  seemed  good  to  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  to  us,  to  lay  upon  you  no  greater  burden  than 
these  necessary  things ; 29  That  ye  abstain  from  meats  of- 
fered to  idols,  and  from  blood,  and  from  things  strangled,  and 
from  fornication : from  which  if  ye  keep  yourselves,  ye  shall  do 
well.  Fare  ye  well. 

92.  Church  ordinances . 

Mat.  26:26  And  as  they  were  eating,  Jesus  took  bread,  and 
blessed  it)  and  brake  it:  and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said, 
Take,  eat ; this  is  my  body.  27  And  he  took  the  cup,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it : 

28  For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  is  shed 
for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins.  29  But  I say  unto  you,  I 
will  not  drink  henceforth  of  this  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that 
day  when  I drink  it  new  with  you  in  my  Father’s  kingdom. 
30  And  when  they  had  sung  a hymn,  they  went  out  into  the 
mount  of  Olives.  Mk.  14  : 22 — 25.  Lk.  22 : 14 — 20. 

28  : 19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them 
in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 


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CHURCH. 


Its  Ordinances — Preparation  for. 

Ac.  11:26  And  when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought  him 
unto  Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  a whole  year  they 
assembled  themselves  with  the  church,  and  taught  much  people. 

1 Cor.  11*23  For  I have  received  of  the  Lord,  that  which 
also  I delivered  unto  you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night 
in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread  : 24  And  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he  brake  it , and  said,  Take,  eat : this  is  my  body, 
which  is  broken  for  you:  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 

25  After  the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had 
supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood : 
this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

26  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do 
shew  the  Lord’s  death  till  he  come. 

93.  Preparation  required  of  partakers  at  the  Lord's  Supper . 

1 Cor.  5 : 7 Purge  out  therefore  the  old  leaven,  that  ye  may 

be  a new  lump,  as  ye  are  unleavened.  For  even  Christ  our 
passover  is  sacrificed  for  us : 8 Therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast, 
not  with  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  malice  and 
wickedness  ; but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sincerity  and 
truth. 

1 Cor.  11:27  Wherefore,  whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread,  and 
drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the 
body  and  blood  of  the  Lord.  28  But  let  a man  examine  him- 
self, and  so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup. 

29  For  he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily,  eateth  and 
drinketh  damnation  to  himself,  not  discerning  the  Lord’s  body. 

30  For  this  cause  many  are  weak  and  sickly  among  you,  and 
many  sleep. 

94.  Church  ordinances  a privilege. 

Ps.  36  : 8 They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  thy  house ; and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of 
thy  pleasures. 

63 : 1 O God,  thou  art  my  God ; early  will  I seek  thee : my 
soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a dry  and 
thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is ; 2 To  see  thy  power  and  thy 
glory,  so  as  I have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

65  : 4 Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  causest  to 
approach  unto  thee)  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts : we  shall 
be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy 
temple. 


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95 


Profession  of  Religion. 

84 : 1 How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O Lord  of  hosts  \ 

2 My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the 
Lord  : my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

3 Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the  swallow  a 
nest  lor  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young,  even  thine  altars, 
O Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God.  4 Blessed  are  they 
that  dwell  in  thy  house : they  will  be  still  praising  thee. 
10  For  a day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a thousand.  I had 
rather  be  a door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell 
in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

87 : 5 And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was 
born  in  her : and  the  Highest  himself  shall  establish  her. 
6 The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  write th  up  the  people,  that 
this  man  was  born  there. 

92  : 13  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God.  14  They  shall  still  bring 
forth  fruit  in  old  age ; they  shall  be  fat  and  flourishing. 

95.  Profession  of  religion  and  observance  of  Christian  ordi- 
nances required. 

Dt.  26 : 17  Thou  hast  avouched  the  Lord  this  day  to  be  thy 
God,  and  to  walk  in  his  ways,  and  to  keep  his  statutes,  and  his 
commandments,  and  his  judgments,  and  to  hearken  unto  his 
voice : 18  And  the  Lord  hath  avouched  thee  this  day  to  be 
his  peculiar  people,  as  he  hath  promised  thee,  and  that  thou 
shouldest  keep  all  his  commandments. 

Is.  44 : 5 One  shall  say,  I am  the  Lord’s  ; and  another  shall 
call  himself  by  the  name  of  Jacob ; and  another  shall  subscribe 
with  his  hand  unto  the  Lord,  and  surname  himself  by  the  name 
of  Israel. 

Mat.  5 : 14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A city  that  is  set 
on  an  hill  cannot  be  hid.  15  Neither  do  men  light  a candle, 
and  put  it  under  a bushel,  but  on  a candlestick  : and  it  giveth 
light  unto  all  that  are  in  the  house. 

10:32  Whosoever  therefore  shall  confess  me  before  men, 
him  will  I confess  also  before  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
33  But  whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men,  him  will  I also 
deny  before  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  Lk.  12,  8,  9. 

26  : 27  And  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it 
to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it. 

Mk.  8 : 38  Whosoever  therefore  shall  be  ashamed  of  me,  and 
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Order  and  Discipline. 

of  my  words,  in  this  adulterous  and  sinful  generation ; of  him 
also  shall  the  Son  of  man  be  ashamed,  when  he  cometh  in  the 
glory  of  his  Father  with  the  holy  angels. 

Mk.  16  : 16  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Lk.  22 : 19  And  he  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake 
it,  and  gave  unto  them,  saying,  This  is  my  body  which  is  given 
for  you : this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Rom.  10:9  If  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord 
Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised 
him  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  10  For  with  the  heart, 
man  believeth  unto  righteousness;  and  with  the  mouth,  confes- 
sion is  made  unto  salvation. 

1 Cor.  11:26  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink 
this  cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord’s  death  till  he  come. 

2 Tim.  2:12  If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him : if 
we  deny  him,  he  also  will  deny  us. 

1 Jn.  4:15  Whosoever  shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the  Son 
of  God,  God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God. 

96.  Church  order  and  discipline. 

Mat.  18: 15  Moreover,  if  thy  brother  shall  trespass  against 
thee,  go  and  tell  him  his  fault  between  thee  and  him  alone  : if 
he  shall  hear  thee,  thou  hast  gained  thy  brother.  16  But  if  he 
will  not  hear  thee , then  take  with  thee  one  or  two  more,  that  in 
the  mouth  of  two  or  three  witnesses  every  word  may  be  es- 
tablished. 17  And  if  he  shall  neglect  to  hear  them,  tell  it  unto 
the  church : but  if  he  neglect  to  hear  the  church,  let  him  be 
unto  thee  as  a heathen  man  and  a publican. 

1 Cor.  5 : 4 In  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when  ye 
are  gathered  together,  and  my  spirit,  with  the  power  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  5 To  deliver  such  an  one  unto  Satan  for 
the  destruction  of  the  flesh,  that  the  spirit  may  be  saved  in  the 
day  of  the  Lord  Jesus.  9 I wrote  unto  you  in  an  epistle,  not 
to  company  with  fornicators : 10  Yet  not  altogether  with  the 
fornicators  of  this  world,  or  with  the  covetous,  or  extortioners, 
or  with  idolaters  : for  then  must  ye  needs  go  out  of  the  world. 
11  But  now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep  company,  if 
any  man  that  is  called  a brother  be  a fornicator,  or  covetous, 
or  an  idolater,  or  a railer,  or  a drunkard,  or  an  extortioner : 
with  such  an  one  no  not  to  eat.  12  For  what  have  I to  do  to 
judge  them  also  that  are  without  ? do  not  ye  judge  them  that 
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97 


Rules  for  Edification. 

are  within?  13  But  them  that  are  without  God  judgeth. 
Therefore  put  away  from  among  yourselves  that  wicked  person. 

Gal.  6 : 1 Brethren,  if  a man  be  overtaken  in  a fault,  ye 
which  are  spiritual,  restore  such  an  one  in  the  spirit  of  meek- 
ness ; considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 

2 Th.  3:6  Now  we  command  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  withdraw  yourselves  from  every 
brother  that  walketh  disorderly,  and  not  after  the  tradition 
which  he  received  of  us.  14  And  if  any  man  obey  not  our 
word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  have  no  company  with 
him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed.  15  Yet  count  him  not  as  an 
enemy,  but  admonish  him  as  a brother. 

Tit.  3 : 10  A man  that  is  an  heretic,  after  the  first  and  second 
admonition,  reject;  11  Knowing  that  he  that  is  such,  is  sub- 
verted, and  sinneth,  being  condemned  of  himself. 

Rev.  2:21  know  thy  works,  and  thy  labor,  and  thy  pa- 
tience, and  how  thou  canst  not  bear  them  which  are  evil ; and 
thou  hast  tried  them  which  say  they  are  apostles,  and  are  not ; 
and  hast  found  them  liars:  3 And  hast  borne,  and  hast  pa- 
tience, and  for  my  name’s  sake  hast  labored,  and  hast  not  fainted. 

97.  Directions  for  the  edification  of  churches. 

Rom.  12 : 4 For  as  we  have  many  members  in  one  body,  and 
all  members  have  not  the  same  office : 5 So  we,  being  many, 
are  one  body  in  Christ,  and  every  one  members  one  of  another. 
6 Having  then  gifts,  differing  according  to  the  grace  that  is 
given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy  according  to  the 
proportion  of  faith ; 7 Or  ministry,  let  us  wait  on  our  minister- 
ing : or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching : 8 Or  he  that  exhorteth, 
on  exhortation  * he  that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with  simplicity : 
he  that  ruleth,  wuh  diligence;  he  that  sheweth  mercy,  with 
cheerfulness.  9 Let  love  be  without  dissimulation.  Abhor 
that  which  is  evil ; cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  10  Be  kindly 
affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love ; in  honor  pre- 
ferring one  another. 

14 : 19  Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the  things  which  make 
for  peace,  and  things  wherewith  one  may  edify  another. 

15:1  We  then  that  are  strong  ought  to  bear  the  infirmities 
of  the  weak,  and  not  to  please  ourselves.  2 Let  every  one  of 
us  please  his  neighbor  for  his  good  to  edification.  3 For  even 
Christ  pleased  not  himself. 


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98  99, 


CHURCH. 


Unity  of— Brotherly  Love,  Fellowship. 

Ep.  4 : 15  But  speaking  the  truth  in  love,  may  grow  up  into 
him  in  all  things,  which  is  the  head,  even  Christ : 16  From 
whom  the  whole  body  fitly  joined  together  and  compacted  by 
that  which  every  joint  supplieth,  according  to  the  effectual 
working  in  the  measure  of  every  part,  maketh  increase  of  the 
body  unto  the  edifying  of  itself  in  love.  29  Let  no  corrupt 
communication  proceed  out  of  your  mouth,  but  that  which  is 
good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it  may  minister  grace  unto  the 
hearers. 

Col.  3 : 16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom ; teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms, 
and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord.  [Heb.  10  : 24,  25.] 

1 Th.  5:11  Wherefore,  comfort  yourselves  together,  and 
edify  one  another,  even  as  also  ye  do. 

Heb.  3 : 13  Exhort  one  another  daily,  while  it  is  called  To- 
day ; lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the  deceitfulness 
of  sin. 

10 : 24  And  let  us  consider  one  another,  to  provoke  unto 
love,  and  to  good  works : 25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of 
ourselves  together,  as  the  manner  of  some  is;  but  exhorting 
one  another ; and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  ap- 
proaching. [See  355.] 

98.  The  church  of  Christ  one  body. 

1 Cor.  12 : 13  For  by  one  Spirit  are  we  all  baptized  into 
one  body,  whether  we  be  Jews  or  Gentiles,  whether  we  be  bond 
or  free ; and  have  been  all  made  to  drink  into  one  Spirit. 

Ep.  4 : 4 'There  is  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are 
called  in  one  hope  of  your  calling ; 5 One  Lord,  one  faith,  one 
baptism,  6 One  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and 
through  all,  and  in  you  all. 

99.  Brotherly  love,  fellowship,  and  unity  in  churches,  essential 
and  delightful  duties. 

Ps.  133 : 1 Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for 
brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity ! 2 It  is  like  the  precious 
ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran  down  upon  the  beard,  even 
Aaron’s  beard : that  went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garments. 

Is.  52 : 8 Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice ; with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing : for  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye, 
when  the  Lord  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

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99 


Brotherly  Love,  Fellowship,  and  Unity. 

Jn.  13:  34  A new  commandment  I give  unto  you,  That  ye 
love  one  another ; as  I have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another.  35  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  dis- 
ciples, if  ye  have  love  one  to  another. 

15  : 12  This  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another, 
as  I have  loved  you. 

17  : 20  Neither  pray  1 for  these  alone ; but  for  them  also 
which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their  word : 21  That  they 
all  may  be  one  ; as  thou,  Father,  art  in  me,  and  I in  thee,  that 
they  also  may  be  one  in  us  : that  the  world  may  believe  that 
thou  hast  sent  me.  22  And  the  glory  which  thou  gavest  me, 

1 have  given  them ; that  they  may  be  one,  even  as  we  are 
one. 

Ac.  4 : 32  And  the  multitude  of  them  that  believed  were  of 
one  heart,  and  of  one  soul. 

Rom.  12  : 10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  broth- 
erly love  ; in  honor  preferring  one  another. 

.15:5  Now  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation  grant  you 
to  be  like-minded  one  toward  another  according  to  Christ 
Jesus  : 6 That  ye  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify 
God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2 Cor.  13 : 11  Be  perfect,  be  o good  comfort,  be  of  one 
mind,  live  in  peace. 

Gal.  6:10  As  we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do  good 
unto  all  men . especially  unto  them  who  are  of  the  household  of 
faith. 

Ep.  4:11  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  -worthy  of  tne  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 

2 With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love  ; 3 Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. 

5 : 2 And  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and 
hath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering  and  a sacrifice  to  God 
for  a sweet-smelling  savor. 

Ph.  1 : 4 Always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making 
request  with  joy,  5 For  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel.  27  Only 
let  your  conversation  be  as  it  becometh  the  gospel  of  Christ : 
that  whether  I come  and  see  you,  or  else  be  absent,  I may 
hear  of  your  affairs,  that  ye  stand  fast  in  one  spirit,  with  one 
mind  striving  together  for  the  faith  of  the  gospel. 

2 : 1 If  there  he  therefore  any  consolation  in  Christ,  if  any 

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Brotherly  Love,  Fellowship,  and  Unity. 

comfort  of  love,  if  any  fellowship  of  the  Spirit,  if  any  bowels 
and  mercies,  2 Fulfil  ye  my  joy,  that  ye  be  like-minded,  hav- 
ing the  same  love,  being  of  one  accord,  of  one  mind. 

Ph.  3 : 16  Nevertheless,  whereto  we  have  already  attained,  let 
us  walk  by  the  same  rule,  let  us  mind  the  same  thing. 

1  Th.  4 : 9 But  as  touching  brotherly  love  ye  need  not  that 
I write  unto  you : for  ye  yourselves  are  taught  of  God  to  love 
one  another.  10  And  indeed  ye  do  it  toward  all  the  brethren 
which  are  in  all  Macedonia : but  we  beseech  you,  brethren, 
that  ye  increase  more  and  more. 

Heb.  13  : 1 Let  brotherly  love  continue. 

1 Pet.  1 : 22  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your  souls  in  obeying 
the  truth  through  the  Spirit  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the 
brethren,  see  that  ye  love  one  another  with  a pure  heart  fer- 
vently. 

2 : 17  Love  the  brotherhood. 

2 Pet.  1 : 5 And  besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add  to 
your  faith,  virtue ; and  to  virtue,  lmowdedge ; 6 And  to  knowl- 
edge, temperance ; and  to  temperance,  patience ; and  to  pa- 
tience, godliness ; 7 And  to  godliness,  brotherly  kindness  ; and 
to  brotherly  kindness,  charity. 

1 Jn.  2 : 10  He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the  light, 
and  there  is  none  occasion  of  stumbling  in  him.  11  But  he 
that  hateth  his  brother  is  in  darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness. 

3 : 11  For  this  is  the  message  that  ye  heard  from  the  begin- 

ning, that  we  should  love  one  another.  12  Not  as  Cain,  who 
was  of  that  wicked  one,  and  slew  his  brother.  14  We  know 
that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  because  we  love  the 
brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  abideth  in  death. 
15  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is  a murderer:  and  ye  know 
that  no  murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him.  16  Here- 
by perceive  we  the  love  of  God:  because  he  laid  down  his  life  for 
us:  and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the  brethren. 
17  But  whoso  hath  this  world’s  good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him, 
how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him  ? 18  My  little  children, 

let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither  in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in 
truth.  19  And  hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and 
shall  assure  our  hearts  before  him.  23  And  this  is  his  command- 
ment ; That  we  should  believe  on  the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  love  one  another,  as  he  gave  us  commandment. 

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100 


Divisions  and  Separations. 

4 : 7 Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another : for  love  is  of  God ; 
and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God. 
8 He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ; for  God  is  love. 

10  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us, 
and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins.  11  Beloved, 
if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.  20  If 
a man  say,  I love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a liar. 
For  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  whom  he  hath  seen,  how 
can  he  love  God,  whom  he  hath  not  seen?  21  And  this  com- 
mandment have  we  from  him,  That  he  who  loveth  God,  love 
his  brother  also. 

2 Jn.  5 And  now  I beseech  thee,  lady,  not  as  though  I wrote 
a new  commandment  unto  thee,  but  that  which  we  had  from 
the  beginning,  that  we  love  one  another. 

100.  Divisions  and  separations . 

Mat.  12  : 25  And  Jesus  knew  their  thoughts,  and  said  unto 
them,  Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself,  is  brought  to  deso- 
lation ; and  every  city  or  house  divided  against  itself,  shall  not 
stand.  26  And  if  Satan  cast  out  Satan,  he  is  divided  against 
himself ; how  shall  then  his  kingdom  stand  ? 

Rom.  16 : 17  Now  1 beseech  you,  brethren,  mark  them  which 
cause  divisions  and  offences,  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which 
ye  have  learned  ; and  avoid  them.  18  For  they  that  are  such 
serve  not  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  but  their  own  belly;  and  by 
good  words  and  fair  speeches  deceive  the  hearts  of  the  simple. 

1 Cor.  1 : 10  Now  I beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  all  speak  the  same  thing,  and 
that  there  be  no  divisions  among  you  ; but  that  ye  be  perfectly 
joined  together  in  the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment. 

11  For  it  hath  been  declared  unto  me  of  you,  my  brethren,  by 
them  which  are  of  the  house  of  Chloe,  that  there  are  conten- 
tions among  you.  12  Now  this  I say,  that  every  one  of  you 
saith,  I am  of  Paul ; and  I of  Apollos  ; and  I of  Cephas  ; and 
I of  Christ.  13  Is  Christ  divided  ? 

3:3  For  ye  are  yet  carnal : for  whereas  there  is  among  you 
envying,  and  strife,  and  divisions,  are  ye  not  carnal,  and  walk 
as  men  ? 4 For  while  one  saith,  I am  of  Paul ; and  another, 
I am  of  Apollos  ; are  ye  not  carnal  ? 

12  : 24  For  our  comely  parts  have  no  need : but  God  hath 
tempered  the  body  together,  having  given  more  abundant 

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False  Unions — Limits  of  Fellowship. 

honor  to  that  part  which  lacked : 25  That  there  should  be  no 
schism  in  the  body ; hut  that  the  members  should  have  the 
same  care  one  for  another.  26  And  whether  one  member  suf- 
fer, all  the  members  suffer  with  it ; or  one  member  be  hon- 
ored, all  the  members  rejoice  with  it.  27  Now  ye  are  the 
body  of  Christ,  and  members  in  particular. 

Gal.  5 : 15  But  if  ye  bite  and  devour  one  another,  take  heed 
that  ye  be  not  consumed  one  of  another. 

Jude  18  How  that  they  told  you  there  should  be  mockers  in 
the  last  time,  who  should  walk  after  their  own  ungodly  lusts. 
19  These  be  they  who  separate  themselves,  sensual,  having 
not  the  Spirit. 

101.  Unchristian  unions  forbidden. 

Lk.  12:51  Suppose  ye  that  I am  come  to  give  peace  on 
earth?  I tell  you,  Nay  ; but  rather  division. 

2 Cor.  6 :14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  un- 
believers : for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  un- 
righteousness ? and  what  communion  hath  light  with  darkness  ? 
15  And  what  concord  hath  Christ  with  Belial  ? or  what  part 
hath  he  that  believeth  with  an  infidel  ? 16  And  what  agree- 

ment hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols  ? for  ye  are  the  temple 
of  the  living  God ; as  God  hath  said,  I will  dwell  in  them,  and 
walk  in  them  ; and  I will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my 
people.  17  Wherefore  come  out  from  among  them,  and  be  ye 
separate,  saith  the  Lord,  and  touch  not  the  unclean  thing  ; and 
I will  receive  you ; 18  And  will  be  a Father  unto  you,  and  ye 
shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 

Rev.  18  : 4 And  I heard  another  voice  from  heaven,  saying, 
Come  out  of  her,  my  people,  that  ye  be  not  partakers  of  her 
sins,  and  that  ye  receive  not  of  her  plagues. 

102.  Limits  of  Christian  fellowship. 

Mat.  10:11  And  into  whatsoever  city  or  town  ye  shall  en- 
ter, inquire  who  in  it  is  worthy ; and  there  abide  till  ye  go 
thence.  12  And  when  ye  come  into  an  house,  salute  it. 
13  And  if  the  house  be  worthy,  let  your  peace  come  upon  it : 
but  if  it  be  not  worthy,  let  your  peace  return  to  you.  14  And 
whosoever  shall  not  receive  you,  nor  hear  your  words,  when 
ye  depart  out  of  that  house,  or  city,  shake  off  the  dust  of  your 
feet. 

1 Cor.  5:91  wrote  unto  you  in  an  epistle,  not  to  company 
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Its  Root  and  Branches. 

with  fornicators : 10  Yet  not  altogether  with  the  fornicators 
of  this  world,  or  with  the  covetous,  or  extortioners,  or  with 
idolaters  : for  then  must  ye  needs  go  out  of  the  world.  11  But 
now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep  company,  if  any  man 
that  is  called  a brother  be  a fornicator,  or  covetous,  or  an  idol- 
ater, or  a railer,  or  a drunkard,  or  an  extortioner : with  such  a 
one  no  not  to  eat. 

10 : 20  I would  not  that  ye  should  have  fellowship  with 
devils. 

Ep.  5:11  And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works 
of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them. 

2 Th.  3 : 6 Now  we  command  you,  brethren,  in  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  withdraw  yourselves  from 
every  brother  that  walketh  disorderly,  and  not  after  the  tradi- 
tion which  he  received  of  us.  14  And  if  any  man  obey  not 
our  word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  have  no  company 
with  him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed.  15  Yet  count  him  not  as 
an  enemy,  but  admonish  him  as  a brother. 

2 Tim.  3 : 1 This  know  also,  that  in  the  last  days  perilous 
times  shall  come.  2 For  men  shall  be  lovers  of  their  own 
selves,  covetous,  boasters,  proud,  blasphemers,  disobedient  to 
parents.,  unthankful,  unholy,  3 Without  natural  affection, 
truce-breakers,  false  accusers,  incontinent,  fierce,  despisers  of 
those  that  are  good,  4 Traitors,  heady,  high-minded,  lovers 
of  pleasures  more  than  lovers  of  God ; 5 Having  a form  of 
godliness,  but  denying  the  power  thereof : from  such  turn  away. 

2 Jn.  10  If  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring  not  this 
doctrine,  receive  him  not  into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God 
speed  : 11  For  he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed,  is  partaker  of 
his  evil  deeds.  [See  415.] 

103.  Christian  churches , branches  of  the  Abrahamic  church. 

Rom.  11 : 16  For  if  the  first  fruit  be  holy,  the  lump  is  also 
holy : and  if  the  root  be  holy,  so  are  the  branches.  17  And  if 
some  of  the  branches  be  broken  off,  and  thou,  being  a wild 
olive-tree,  wert  graffed  in  among  them,  and  with  them  par- 
takest  of  the  root  and  fatness  of  the  olive-tree  ; 18  Boast  not 
against  the  branches.  But  if  thou  boast,  thou  bearest  not  the 
root,  but  the  root  thee.  19  Thou  wilt  say  then,  The  branches 
were  broken  off,  that  I might  be  graffed  in.  20  Well ; because 
of  unbelief  they  were  broken  off,  and  thou  standest  by  faith. 

10  109 


104 


CHURCH. 


Abrahamic  Covenant. 


Be  not  liigh-minded,  but  fear:  21  For  if  God  spared  not  the 
natural  branches,  take  heed  lest  he  also  spare  not  thee.  23  And 
they  also,  if  they  abide  not  still  in  unbelief,  shall  be  graffed  in : 
for  God  is  able  to  graff  them  in  again.  24  For  if  thou  wert 
cut  out  of  the  olive-tree  which  is  wild  by  nature,  and  wert 
graffed  contrary  to  nature  into  a good  olive-tree ; how  much 
more  shall  these,  which  be  the  natural  branches , be  graffed  into 
their  own  olive-tree  ? 

Gal.  3 : 7 Know  ye  therefore,  that  they  which  are  of  faith, 
the  same  are  the  children  of  Abraham.  8 And  the  scripture, 
foreseeing  that  God  would  justify  the  heathen  through  faith, 
preached  before  the  gospel  unto  Abraham,  saying , In  thee 
shall  all  nations  be  blessed.  9 So  then  they  which  be  of  faith 
are  blessed  with  faithful  Abraham.  [Rom.  4:11 — 25.  Ac. 
7 : 38.  Ep.  2 : 12.] 

104.  God's  covenant  with  the  Abrahamic  church. 

Gen.  17 : 7 And  I will  establish  my  covenant  between  me 
and  thee,  and  thy  seed  afte^  thee,  in  their  generations,  for  an 
everlasting  covenant ; to  be  a God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed 
after  thee. 

Ps.  103  : 17  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness 
unto  children’s  children ; 18  To  such  as-  keep  his  covenant, 
and  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

Mic.  7:20  Thou  wilt  perform  the  truth  to  Jacob,  and  the 
mercy  to  Abraham,  which  thou  hast  sworn  unto  our  fathers 
from  the  days  of  old. 

Gal.  3 : 9 So  then  they  which  be  of  faith  are  blessed  with 
faithful  Abraham.  14  That  the  blessing  of  Abraham  might 
come  on  the  Gentiles  through  Jesus  Christ;  that  we  might  re- 
ceive the  promise  of  the  Spirit  through  faith.  15  Brethren,  I 
speak  after  the  manner  of  men  ; Though  it  be  but  a man’s 
covenant,  yet  if  it  be  confirmed,  no  man  disannulled  or  addeth 
thereto.  16  Now  to  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises 
made.  He  saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many  ; but  as  of  one, 
And  to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  17  And  this  I say,  That  the 
covenant  that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in  Christ,  the  law, 
which  was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years  after,  cannot  disannul, 
that  it  should  make  the  promise  of  none  effect.  18  For  if  the 
inheritance  be  of  the  law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise : but  God 

no 


CHURCH. 


105,  106 


Abrahamic  Covenant— Circumcision. 

gave  it  to  Abraham  by  promise.  29  And  if  ye  be  Christ’s,  then 
are  ye  Abraham’s  seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 

105.  Go(Vs  covenant  with  the  Abrahamic  church  involves  true 
religion. 

Ex.  19  : 5 Now  therefore,  if  ye  will  obey  my  voice  indeed, 
and  keep  my  covenant,  then  ye  shall  be  a peculiar  treasure 
unto  me  above  all  people. 

Lev.  26 : 41  If  then  their  uncircumcised  hearts  be  humbled, 
and  they  then  accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity : 
42  Then  will  I remember  my  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also 
my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Abraham 
will  I remember ; and  I will  remember  the  land. 

Dt.  30:6  And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thine  heart, 
and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thine  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  live. 

1 K.  8 : 23  And  he  said,  Lord  God  of  Israel,  there  is  no 
God  like  thee,  in  heaven  above,  or  on  earth  beneath,  who 
keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  thy  servants  that  walk  be- 
fore thee  with  all  their  heart. 

Ps.  78 : 10  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and  refused 
to  walk  in  his  law. 

Rom.  2 : 28  For  he  is  not  a Jew,  which  is  one  outwardly ; 
neither  is  that  circumcision,  which  is  outward  in  the  flesh : 
29  But  he  is  a Jew  which  is  one  inwardly ; and  circumcision 
is  that  of  the  heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ; whose 
praise  is  not  of  men,  but  of  God. 

Gal.  3 : 9 So  then  they  which  be  of  faith  are  blessed  with 
faithful  Abraham.  29  And  if  ye  be  Christ’s,  then  are  ye  Abra- 
ham’s seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 

106.  Circumcision , the  appointed  seal  of  the  Abrahamic  church . 

Gen.  17  : 10  This  is  my  covenant,  which  ye  shall  keep,  be- 
tween me  and  you,  and  thy  seed  after  thee ; Every  man-child 
among  you  shall  be  circumcised.  11  And  ye  shall  circumcise 
the  flesh  of  your  foreskin  ; and  it  shall  be  a token  of  the  cove- 
nant betwixt  me  and  you.  12  And  he  that  is  eight  days  old 
shall  be  circumcised  among  you,  every  man-child  in  your  gen* 
erations,  he  that  is  born  in  the  house,  or  bought  with  money 
of  any  stranger  which  is  not  of  thy  seed.  13  He  that  is  bom 
in  thy  house,  and  he  that  is  bought  with  thy  ir  oney,  must  needs 

111 


107,  108 


CHURCH. 


Covenant  Blessings  for  Children — Covenant  permanent. 

be  circumcised  : and  my  covenant  shall  be  in  your  flesh  for  an 
everlasting  covenant. 

Rom.  4:11  And  he  received  the  sign  of  circumcision,  a seal 
of  the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which  he  had  yet  being  uncir- 
cumcised : that  he  might  be  the  father  of  all  them  that  believe, 
though  they  be  not  circumcised,  that  righteousness  might  be 
imputed  unto  them  also. 

107.  Did  the  Abrahamic  covenant  include  blessings  for  the  pos- 
terity of  believers  ? 

Gen.  17 : 7 And  I will  establish  my  covenant  between  me 
and  thee,  and  thy  seed  after  thee,  in  their  generations,  for  an 
everlasting  covenant ; to  be  a God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed 
after  thee.  19  And  God  said,  Sarah  thy  wale  shall  bear  thee  a 
son  indeed  ; and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  Isaac  : and  I will  es- 
tablish my  covenant  with  him  for  an  everlasting  covenant,  and 
with  his  seed  after  him. 

26 : 24  And  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him  the  same  night, 
and  said,  I am  the  God  of  Abraham  thy  father : fear  not,  for  I 
am  with  thee,  and  will  bless  thee,  and  multiply  thy  seed  foi 
my  servant  Abraham’s  sake. 

Dt.  30  : 19  Choose  life,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed  may  live. 

2 K.  13  : 23  And  the  Lord  was  gracious  unto  them,  and  had 
compassion  on  them,  and  had  respect  unto  them,  because  of 
his  covenant  with  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  and  would  not 
destroy  them,  neither  cast  he  them  from  his  presence  as  yet. 

Is.  59:21  As  for  me,  this  is  my  covenant  with  them,  saith 
the  Lord  ; My  Spirit  that  is  upon  thee,  and  my  words  which 
I have  put  in  thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy  mouth, 
nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy 
seed’s  seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever. 

Ac.  2 : 39  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children. 
Gen.  26:24.  [See  426.] 

108.  The  covenant  between  God  and  the  Abrahamic  church  not 
abolished  with  the  Jewish  ritual. 

Rom.  15  : 8 Jesus  Christ  was  a minister  of  the  circumcision 
for  the  truth  of  God,  to  confirm  the  promises  made  unto  the 
fathers. 

Gal.  3 : 17  And  this  I say,  That  the  covenant  that  was  con- 
firmed before  of  God  in  Christ,  the  law,  which  was  four  hun- 
dred and  thirty  years  after,  cannot  disannul,  that  it  should 
112 


COMPANIONS. 


109 


Good  and  Bad. 

make  the  promise  of  none  effect.  29  If  ye  be  Christ’s,  then 
are  ye  Abraham’s  seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 

COMPANIONS. 

109.  Instructions  respecting  good  and  bad  companions. 

Ex.  34 : 12  Take  heed  to  thyself,  lest  thou  make  a covenant 
with  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  whither  thou  goest,  lest  it  be 
for  a snare  in  the  midst  of  thee. 

Ps.  1 : 1 Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

119:115  Depart  from  me,  ye  evil-doers:  for  1 will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God.  . 

139 : 19  Surely  thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O God : depart 
from  me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

Pr.  1 : 10  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 
11  If  they  say,  Come  with  us,  let  us  lay  wait  for  blood,  let  us 
lurk  privily  lor  the  innocent  without  cause  : 12  Let  us  swallow 
them  up  alive  as  the  grave ; and  whole,  as  those  that  go  down 
into  the  pit:  13  We  shall  find  all  precious  substance,  we  shall 
fill  our  houses  with  spoil : 14  Cast  in  thy  lot  among  us ; let  us 
all  have  one  purse  : 15  My  son  walk  not  thou  in  the  way  with 
them  ; refrain  thy  foot  from  their  path : 16  For  their  feet  run 
to  evil,  and  make  haste  to  shed  blood  : 18  And  they  lay  wait 
for  their  own  blood  ; they  lurk  privily  for  their  own  lives. 

4 : 14  Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked,  and  go  not  in 
the  way  of  evil  men.  15  Avoid  it,  pass  not  by  it,  turn  from  it, 
and  pass  away.  16  For  they  sleep  not,  except  they  have  done 
mischief ; and  their  sleep  is  taken  away,  unless  they  cause 
some  to  fall.  17  For  they  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness,  and 
drink  the  wine  of  violence. 

7 : 24  Hearken  unto  me  now  therefore,  O ye  children,  and 
attend  to  the  words  of  my  mouth.  25  Let  not  thine  heart  de- 
cline to  her  ways,  go  not  astray  in  her  paths.  26  For  she 
hath  cast  down  many  wounded  : yea,  many  strong  men  have 
been  slain  by  her.  27  Her  house  is  the  way  to  hell,  going 
down  to  the  chambers  of  death. 

12 : 11  He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  be  satisfied  with  bread : 
but  he  that  followeth  vain  persons  is  void  of  understanding. 

13  : 20  He  that  walketh  with  wise  men  shall  be  wise : but  a 
companion  of  fools  shall  be  destroyed. 

10* 


113 


110,  111  CONDESCENSION CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 

Condescension  required — Duty  of  Confession. 

Pr.  14 : 7 Go  from  the  presence  of  a foolish  man  when  thou 
perceivest  not  in  him  the  lips  of  knowledge. 

19 : 27  Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instruction  that  causeth 
to  err  from  the  words  of  knowledge. 

22  : 24  Make  no  friendship  with  an  angry  man  ; and  with  a 
furious  man  thou  shalt  not  go  : 25  Lest  thou  learn  his  ways, 
and  get  a snare  to  thy  soul. 

24:1  Be  not  thou  envious  against  evil  men,  neither  desire 
to  he  with  them : 2 For  their  heart  studieth  destruction,  and 
their  lips  talk  of  mischief.  21  My  son,  fear  thou  the  Lord 
and  the  king : and  meddle  not  with  them  that  are  given  to 
change. 

28 : 7 Whoso  keepeth  the  law  is  a wise  son  : but  he  that  is 
a companion  of  riotous  men  shameth  his  lather.  19  He  that 
tilleth  his  land  shall  have  plenty  of  bread : but  he  that  follow- 
eth  after  vain  'persons  shall  have  poverty  enough. 

29 : 3 Whoso  loveth  wisdom  rejoiceth  his  father  : but  he  that 
keepeth  company  with  harlots  spendeth  his  substance. 

Is.  1:4  Ah  sinful  nation,  a people  laden  with  iniquity,  a seed 
of  evil-doers,  children  that  are  corrupters  ! 

1 Cor.  15  : 33  Evil  communications  corrupt  good  manners. 

Gal.  5 : 9 A little  leaven  leaveneth  the  wdiole  lump. 

2 Pet.  3 : 17  Ye  therefore,  beloved,  seeing  ye  know  these 
things  before,  beware  lest  ye  also,  being  led  away  with  the 
error  of  the  wicked,  fall  from  your  own  steadfastness. 

CONDESCENSION. 

110.  Condescension  required. 

Lk.  14 : 13  But  when  thou  makest  a feast,  call  the  poor,  the 
maimed,  the  lame,  the  blind ; 14  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed : 
for  they  cannot  recompense  thee : for  thou  shalt  be  recom- 
pensed at  the  resurrection  of  the  just. 

Jn.  13 : 14  If  I then,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed 
your  feet ; ye  also  ought  to  wash  one  another’s  feet. 

Rom.  12  16  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another. 
Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low  estate. 

CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 

111.  Duty)  necessity , and  encouragement  of  confessing  sin . 

Lev.  26 : 40  If  they  shall  confess  their  iniquity,  and  the  in- 
114 


CONSCIENCE. 


112 


Belongs  to  All. 

iquity  of*  their  fathers,  with  their  trespass  which  they  trespassed 
against  me,  and  that  also  they  have  walked  contrary  unto  me  ; 
41  And  that  I also  have  walked  contrary  unto  them,  and  have 
brought  them  into  the  land  of  their  enemies  ; if  then  their  un- 
circumcised hearts  be  humbled,  and  they  then  accept  of  the 
punishment  of  their  iniquity : 42  Then  will  I remember  my 
covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and 
also  my  covenant  with  Abraham  will  I remember : and  I will 
remember  the  land. 

Pr.  28  : 13  He  that  covereth  his  sins  shall  not  prosper  : but 
whoso  confesseth  and  forsaketh  them  shall  have  mercy. 

Dan.  9 : 20  And  while  I was  speaking,  and  praying,  and 
confessing  my  sin,  and  the  sin  of  my  people  Israel,  and  present- 
ing my  supplication  before  the  Lord  my  God  for  the  holy 
mountain  of  my  God  ; 21  Yea,  while  I was  speaking  in  prayer, 
even  the  man  Gabriel,  whom  I had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the 
beginning,  being  caused  to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the 
time  of  the  evening  oblation. 

Hos.  5 : 14  For  I will  he  unto  Ephraim  as  a lion,  and  as  a 
young  lion  to  the  house  of  Judah : I,  even  I,  will  tear  and  go 
away ; I will  take  away,  and  none  shall  rescue  him.  15  I will 
go  and  return  to  my  place,  till  they  acknowledge  their  offence, 
and  seek  my  face  : in  their  affliction  they  will  seek  me  early. 

Jam.  5 : 16  Confess  your  faults  one  to  another,  and  pray  one 
for  another,  that  ye  may  be  healed.  The  effectual  fervent 
prayer  of  a righteous  man  availeth  much. 

1 Jn.  1 : 8 If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  9 If  we  confess  our  sins,  he 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness. 

CONSCIENCE. 

112.  The  faculty  of  conscience  belongs  to  all . 

Is.  5 : 3 And  now,  O inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  men  of 
Judah  judge,  I pray  you,  betwixt  me  and  my  vineyard. 

Lk.  12  : 57  Yea,  and  why  even  of  yourselves  judge  ye  not 
what  is  right  ? 

Jn.  8 : 9 And  they  which  heard  it,  being  convicted  by  their 
own  conscience,  went  out  one  by  one. 

Rom.  2 : 14  For  when  the  Gentiles,  which  have  not  the  law 
do  by  nature  the  things  contained  in  the  law,  these  having  not 

115 


113—115 


CONSCIENCE. 


Seared — Perverted — Will  not  always  sleep. 

the  law,  are  a law  unto  themselves.  15  Which  shew  the 
work  of  the  law  written  in  their  hearts,  their  conscience  also 
bearing  witness,  and  their  thoughts  the  mean  while  accusing, 
or  else  excusing  one  another. 

2 Cor.  4 : 2 But  have  renounced  the  hidden  things  of  dis- 
honesty ; not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor  handling  the  word  of 
God  deceitfully ; but,  by  manifestation  of  the  truth,  commend- 
ing ourselves  to  every  man’s  conscience  in  the  sight  of  God. 

113.  A seared  and  defiled  conscience . 

Jer.  6:15  Were  they  ashamed  when  they  had  committed 
abomination  ? nay,  they  were  not  at  all  ashamed,  neither  could 
they  blush. 

Zep.  3 : 5 The  unjust  knoweth  no  shame. 

1 Cor.  8 : 7 And  their  conscience,  being  weak,  is  defiled. 
Heb.  9.  14. 

1 Tim.  4 : 2 Speaking  lies  in  hypocrisy,  having  their  con- 
science seared  with  a hot  iron. 

Tit  1 : 15  Unto  the  pure  all  things  are  pure : but  unto  them 
that  are  defiled  and  unbelieving  is  nothing  pure  ; but  even  their 
mind  and  conscience  is  defiled. 

114.  Conscience , when  perverted,  misleads. 

Jn.  16 : 2 The  time  cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth  you,  will 
think  that  he  doeth  God  service. 

Ac.  26 : 9 I verily  thought  with  myself,  that  I ought  to 
do  many  things  contrary  to  the  name  of  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 
10  Which  thing  I also  did  in  Jerusalem : and  many  of  the 
saints  did  1 shut  up  in  prison,  having  received  authority  from 
the  chief  priests  ; and  when  they  were  put  to  death,  I gave 
my  voice  against  them.  11  And  I punished  then  oft  in  every 
synagogue,  and  compelled  them  to  blaspheme  ; and  being  ex- 
ceedingly mad  against  them,  I persecuted  them  even  unto 
strange  cities. 

115.  Conscience  will  not  always  sleep. 

Gen.  42:21  And  they  said  one  to  another,  We  are  verily 
guilty  concerning  our  brother,  in  that  we  saw  the  anguish  of 
his  soul,  when  he  besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear ; there- 
fore is  this  distress  come  upon  us. 

Ex.  9 : 27  And  Pharaoh  sent  and  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron, 
and  said  unto  them,  I have  sinned  this  time : the  Lord  is  righ- 
teous, and  I and  my  people  are  wicked. 

116 


CONSCIENCE. 


116,  117 


Obeying  Conscience — Conscientious  Feelings. 

Mat.  22 : 11  And  when  the  king  came  in  to  see  the  guests, 
he  saw  there  a man  which  had  not  on  a wedding-garment : 
12  And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest  thou  in  hither, 
not  having  a wedding-garment  ? And  he  was  speechless. 

Rom.  3 : 19  Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law 
saith,  it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law : that  every  mouth 
may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before 
God. 

116.  Ought  we  to  keep  conscience  enlightened , and  to  obey  its 
dictates  ? 

Ac.  23 : 1 And  Paul,  earnestly  beholding  the  council,  said, 
Men  and  brethren,  I have  lived  in  all  good  conscience  before 
God  until  this  day. 

24 : 16  And  herein  do  I exercise  myself,  to  have  always  a 
conscience  void  of  offence  toward  God,  and  toward  men. 

Rom.  13:5  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only 
for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience5  sake. 

1 Tim.  1 : 19  Holding  faith  and  a good  conscience ; which 
some  having  put  away,  concerning  faith  have  made  shipwreck. 

Heb.  13:18  Pray  for  us : for  we  trust  we  have  a good  con- 
science, in  all  things  willing  to  live  honestly. 

1 Pet.  2 : 19  For  this  is  thank-worthy,  if  a man  for  conscience 
toward  God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully. 

3 : 16  Having  a good  conscience  ; that,  whereas  they  speak 
evil  of  you,  as  of  evil-doers,  they  may  be  ashamed  that  falsely 
accuse  your  good  conversation  in  Christ. 

117.  Conscientious  feelings  and  convictions  to  be  respected. 

1 Cor.  8 : 8 But  meat  commendeth  us  not  to  God : for  neither 
if  we  eat  are  we  the  better ; neither  if  we  eat  not,  are  we  the 
worse.  9 But  take  heed  lest  by  any  means  this  liberty  of  yours 
become  a stumbling-block  to  them  that  are  weak.  10  For  if 
any  man  see  thee,  which  hast  knowledge,  sit  at  meat  in  the 
idol’s  temple,  shall  not  the  conscience  of  him  which  is  weak  be 
emboldened  to  eat  those  things  which  are  offered  to  idols ; 
1 1 And  through  thy  knowledge  shall  the  weak  brother  perish, 
for  whom  Christ  died?  12^ But  when  ye  sin  so  against  the 
brethren,  and  wound  their  weak  conscience,  ye  sin  against 
Christ.  13  Wherefore,  if  meat  make  my  brother  to  offend,  I 
will  eat  no  flesh  while  the  world  standeth,  lest  I make  my 
brother  to  offend. 


11’ 


118,  119 


C ONSCIENC  E C ONSIDEH  ATION. 


Comforts  of  Conscience. — Consideration — Inconsideration. 

1 Cor.  10:  27  If  any  of  them  that  believe  not  bid  you  to  a 
feast , and  ye  be  disposed  to  go  ; whatsoever  is  set  before  you, 
eat,  asking  no  question  for  conscience5  sake.  28  But  if  any  man 
say  unto  you,  This  is  offered  in  sacrifice  unto  idols,  eat  not  for 
his  sake  that  shewed  it,  and  for  conscience5  sake : for  the  earth 
is  the  Lord’s,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  29  Conscience,  I say, 
not  thine  own,  but  of  the  other : for  why  is  my  liberty  judged 
cf  another  man's  conscience  ? 

118.  Comforts  of  an  approving  conscience. 

Pr.  14 : 14  The  backslider  in  heart  shall  be  filled  with  his 
own  ways : and  a good  man  shall  he  satisfied  from  himself. 

18  : 14  The  spirit  of  a man  will  sustain  his  infirmity ; but  a 
wounded  spirit  who  can  bear  ? 

2 Cor.  1 : 12  For  our  rejoicing  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our 
conscience,  that  in  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  not  with 
fleshly  wisdom,  but  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  have  had  our  con- 
versation in  the  world. 

CONSIDERATION. 

119.  Consideration  required — Inconsideration  reproved. 

Dt.  4 : 39  Know  therefore  this  day,  and  consider  it  in  thine 
heart,  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  in  heaven  above,  and  upon  the 
earth  beneath  : there  is  none  else. 

32 : 29  Oh  that  they  were  wise,  that  they  understood  this, 
that  they  would  consider  their  latter  end  ! 

Job  37  : 14  Hearken  unto  this,  O Job : stand  still,  and  con- 
sider the  wondrous  works  of  God. 

Ps.  28 : 5 Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
nor  the  operation  of  his  hands,  he  shall  destroy  them,  and  not 
build  them  up. 

50:21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I kept  silence  ; thou 
thoughtest  that  I was  altogether  such  a one  as  thyself:  hut  I 
will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  before  thine  eyes. 
22  Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I tear  you  in 
pieces,  and  there  he  none  to  deliver. 

111:4  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remembered. 

Pr.  4 : 26  Ponder  the  path  of  thy  feet,  and  let  all  thy  ways 
be  established. 

6 : 6 Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard  : consider  her  ways,  and 
be  wise. 


118 


CONTENTMENT COURTESY. 


120,  121 


Duty  and  Advantages  of  Contentment. — Courtesy  exemplified. 

Ec.  7 : 13  Consider  the  work  of  God : for  who  can  make  that 
straight,  which  he  hath  made  crooked  ? 14  In  the  day  of  pros- 
perity be  joyful,  but  in  the  day  of  adversity  consider. 

Is.  1 : 3 The  ox  knoweth  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his  master’s 
crib  : hut  Israel  doth  not  know,  my  people  doth  not  consider. 

5 : 12  And  the  harp,  and  the  viol,  the  tabret,  and  pipe,  and 
wine,  are  in  their  feasts : but  they  regard  not  the  work  of  the 
Lord,  neither  consider  the  operation  of  his  hands.  13  There- 
fore my  people  are  gone  into  captivity,  because  they  have  no 
knowledge. 

Hos.  7 : 2 And  they  consider  not  in  their  hearts,  that  I re- 
member all  their  wickedness. 

Hag.  1 : 5 Now,  therefore,  thus  saitli  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Con- 
sider your  ways. 


CONTENTMENT. 

120.  Duty  and  advantages  of  contentment . 

Ph.  4:  11  Not  that  I speak  in  respect  of  want:  for  I have 
learned,  in  whatsoever  state  I am,  therewith  to  be  content. 

1 Tim.  6 : 6 But  godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain. 
7 For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we 
can  carry  nothing  out.  8 And  having  food  and  raiment,  let 
us  be  therewith  content. 

Heb.  13:5  Let  your  conversation  he  without  covetousness; 
and  be  content  with  such  things  as  ye  have  : for  he  hath  said. 
I will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 

COURTESY. 

121.  Courtesy  exemplified  and  required. 

Mat.  26:50  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  [Judas]  Friend, 
wherefore  art  thou  come  ? 

Ac.  27  : 3 And  Julius  courteously  entreated  Paul,  and  gave 
him  liberty  to  go  unto  his  friends  to  refresh  himself. 

28:7  In  the  same  quarters  were  possessions  of  the  chief 
man  of  the  island,  whose  name  was  Publius ; who  received  us, 
and  lodged  us  three  days  courteously. 

1 Pet.  3 : 8 Finally,  he  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compas- 
sion one  of  another ; love  as  brethren,  he  pitiful,  he  courteous, 

119 


122,  123 


COVETOUSNESS. 


Prevalence  of— Forbidden. 

COVETOUSNESS. 

122.  Prevalence  of  covetousness. 

Jer.  6 : 13  For  from  the  least  of  them  even  unto  the  greatest 
of  them  every  one  is  given  to  covetousness  ; and  from  th<i 
prophet  even  unto  the  priest  every  one  dealeth  falsely. 

22  : 17  But  thine  eyes  and  thine  heart  are  not  but  tor  thy 
covetousness,  and  for  to  shed  innocent  blood,  and  for  oppres- 
sion, and  for  violence  to  do  it. 

Ezk.  33:31  And  they  come  unto  thee  as  the  people  cometh 
and  they  sit  before  thee  as  my  people,  and  they  hear  thy 
words,  but  they  will  not  do  them  : for  with  their  mouth  they 
shew  much  love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness. 

Hos.  10:1  Israel  is  an  empty  vine,  he  bringeth  forth  fruit 
unto  himself. 

Rom.  1 : 29  Being  filled  with  all  unrighteousness,  fornica- 
tion, wickedness,  covetousness,  maliciousness. 

Ph.  2:21  For  all  seek  their  own,  not  the  things  which  are 
Jesus  Christ’s. 

1 Tim.  6 : 5 Perverse  disputings  of  men  of  corrupt  minds, 
and  destitute  of  the  truth,  supposing  that  gain  is  godliness : 
from  such  withdraw  thyself. 

2 Tim.  3:2  For  men  shall  be  lovers  of  their  own  selves, 
covetous,  boasters,  proud. 

123.  Covetousness  forbidden. — Threatenings. 

Ex.  20 : 17  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor’s  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor’s  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor 
his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
thy  neighbor’s. 

Pr.  28  : 16  The  prince  that  wanteth  understanding  is  also  a 
great'  oppressor  : but  he  that  hateth  covetousness  shall  prolong 
his  days. 

Lk.  12  : 15  And  he  said  unto  them,  Take  heed,  and  beware 
of  covetousness : for  a man’s  life  consisteth  not  in  the  abund- 
ance of  the  things  which  he  possesseth.  16  And  he  spake  a 
parable  unto  them,  saying,  The  ground  of  a certain  rich  man 
brought  forth  plentifully  : 17  And  he  thought  within  himself, 
saying,  What  shall  I do,  because  I have  no  room  where  to  be- 
stow my  fruits  ? 18  And  he  said,  This  will  I do  : I will  pull 

down  my  barns,  and  build  greater ; and  there  will  I bestow  all 
my  fruits  and  my  goods.  19  And  I will  say  to  my 'soul,  Soul, 


COVETOUSNESS. 


123 


Threatenings. 

thou  hast  much  goods  laid  up  for  many  years ; take  thine  ease, 
eat,  drink,  and  be  merry.  20  But  God  said  unto  him,  Thou 
fool,  this  night  thy  soul  shall  be  required  of  thee  : then  whose 
shall  those  things  be  which  thou  hast  provided  ? 21  So  is  he 

that  layeth  up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  toward  God. 

Ep.  5 : 3 But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetous- 
ness, let  it  not  be  once  named  among  you,  as  becometh  saints. 

Ph.  2 : 4 Look  not  every  man  on  his  own  things,  but  every 
man  also  on  the  things  of  others. 

Col.  3 : 5 Mortify  therefore  your  members  which  are  upon 
the  earth ; fornication,  uncleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil 
concupiscence,  and  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry. 

Heb.  13:5  Let  your  conversation  he  without  covetousness ; 
and  he  content  with  such  things  as  ye  have  : for  he  hath  said, 
I will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 

Threats. 

Ps.  10 : 3 For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart’s  desire,  and 
blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  abhorreth. 

Is.  57  : 17  For  the  iniquity  of  his  covetousness  was  I wroth, 
and  smote  him  : I hid  me,  and  was  wroth,  and  he  went  on  fro- 
wardly  in  the  way  of  his  heart. 

Mic.  2 : 2 And  they  covet  fields,  and  take  them  by  violence ; 
and  houses,  and  take  them  away : so  they  oppress  a man  and 
his  house,  even  a man  and  his  heritage.  3 Therefore  thus 
saith  the  Lord;  Behold,  against  this  family  do  I devise  an 
evil,  from  which  ye  shall  not  remove  your  necks  ; neither  shall 
ye  go  haughtily  : for  this  time  is  evil. 

Hab.  2:9  Wo  to  him  that  coveteth  an  evil  covetousness  to 
his  house,  that  he  may  set  his  nest  on  high,  that  he  may  be 
delivered  from  the  power  of  evil ! 

1 Cor.  5:11  But  now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a brother  be  a fornicator, 
or  covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a railer,  or  a drunkard,  or  an  ex- 
tortioner : with  such  a one  no  not  to  eat. 

6 : 10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers, 
nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5 : 5 For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger,  nor  un- 
clean person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any 
inheritance  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God. 

1 Tim.  6 : 5 Perverse  disputings  of  men  of  corrupt  minds, 

11  121 


124 


CREATION. 


God  its  Author. 

and  destitute  of  the  truth,  supposing  that  gain  is  godliness: 
from  such  withdraw  thyself. 

Ju  le  11  Wo  unto  them  ! for  they  have  gone  in  the  way  of 
Cain,  and  ran  greedily  after  the  error  of  Balaam  for  reward, 
and  perished  in  the  gainsaying  of  Core.  [See  369."] 

CREATION. 

124.  God  its  author . 

Gen.  1 : 1 In  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and 
the  earth. 

Neh.  9:6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  Lord  alone ; thou  hast  made 
heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  the  earth, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  thou  preservest  them  all ; and  the  host  of  heaven  wor- 
shipped thee. 

Ps.  33:6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 
and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth.  9 For 
he  spake,  and  it  was  done  ; he  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 

Is.  42  : 5 Thus  saith  God  the  Lord,  he  that  created  the 
heavens,  and  stretched  them  out ; he  that  spread  forth  the 
earth,  and  that  which  cometh  out  of  it ; he  that  giveth  breath 
unto  the  people  upon  it,  and  spirit  to  them  that  walk  therein. 

Jn.  1 : 1 In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  3 All  things  were  made 
by  him ; and  without  him  was  not  any  thing  made  that  was 
made.  14  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us 

Ep.  3 : 9 God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ. 

Col.  1 : 14  In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood, 
even  the  forgiveness  of  sins : 15  Who  is  the  image  of  the  in- 
visible God,  the  first-born  of  every  creature:  16  For  by  him 
were  all  things  created,  that  are  in  heaven,  and  that  are  in 
earth,  visible  and  invisible,  whether  they  be  thrones,  or  domin- 
ions, or  principalities,  or  powers : all  things  were  created  by 
him,  and  for  him. 

Heb.  3 : 4 For  every  house  is  builded  by  some  man  ; but 
he  that  built  all  things  is  God. 

Rev.  4:11  Thou  art  worthy,  O Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power  : for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for  thy 
pleasure  they  are  and  were  created. 

122 


CREATION. 


125—127 


Time  employed  in — Use  of  the  Stars,  &c. — Wisdom  of  Creation. 

125.  Time  employed  in  creation . 

Gen.  2 : 1 Thus  the  heavens  and  the  earth  were  finished, 
and  all  the  host  of  them.  2 And  on  the  seventh  day  God 
ended  his  work  which  he  had  made ; and  he  rested  on  the 
seventh  day  from  all  his  work  which  he  had  made.  4 These 
are  the  generations  of  the  heavens  and  of  the  earth  when  they 
were  created,  in  the  day  that  the  Lord  God  made  the  earth 
and  the  heavens. 

Ex.  20:  11  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  is. 

126.  Use  of  the  heavenly  bodies . 

Gen.  1 : 14  And  God  said,  Let  there  be  lights  in  the  firma- 
ment of  the  heaven,  to  divide  the  day  from  the  night ; and  let 
them  be  for  signs,  and  for  seasons,  and  for  days,  and  years. 
15  And  let  them  be  for  lights  in  the  firmament  of  the  heaven 
to  give  light  upon  the  earth : and  it  was  so.  16  And  God 
made  two  great  lights ; the  greater  light  to  rule  the  day,  and 
the  lesser  light  to  rule  the  night : he  made  the  stars  also.  17  And 
God  set  them  in  the  firmament  of  the  heaven  to  give  light 
upon  the  earth,  18  And  to  rule  over  the  day,  and  over  the 
night,  and  to  divide  the  light  from  the  darkness. 

Jer.  31 : 35  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  which  giveth  the  sun  for 
a light  by  day,  and  the  ordinances  of  the  moon  and  of  the  stars 
for  a light  by  night,  which  divideth  the  sea  when  the  waves 
thereof  roar ; The  Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name. 

127.  The  works  of  creation  indicate  wisdom. 

Ps.  19 : 1 The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; and  the 
firmament  sheweth  his  handy-work.  2 Day  unto  dayuttereth 
speech,  and  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

104:24  O Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works!  in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all : the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

Pr.  3:  19  The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth  5 by 
understanding  hath  he  established  the  heavens.  20  By  his 
knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop 
down  the  dew. 

Jer.  10 : 12  He  hath  made  the  earth  by  his  power,  he  hath 
established  the  world  by  his  wisdom,  and  hath  stretched  out 
the  heavens  by  his  discretion. 


123 


128 130  CUSTOM DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 


Power  of  Custom — Death  by  Sin — Universal. 

CUSTOM. 

128.  Power  of  custom. 

Pr.  27  : 22  Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a fool  in  a mortar 
among  wheat  with  a pestle  yet  will  not  his  foolishness  depart 
from  him. 

Jer.  13:23  Can  the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin,  or  the  leopard 
his  spots?  then  may  ye  also  do  good,  that  are  accustomed  to 
do  evil. 

Rom.  7 : 19  For  the  good  that  I would,  I do  not ; but  the 
evil  which  I would  not,  that  I do.  20  Now  if  I do  that  I would 
not,  it  is  no  more  I that  do  it,  but  sin  that  dwelleth  in  me. 
21  I find  then  a law,  that  when  I would  do  good,  evil  is  pres- 
ent with  me.  23  But  I see  another  law  in  my  members  war- 
ring against  the  law  of  my  mind,  and  bringing  me  into  captiv- 
ity to  the  law  of  sin  which  is  in  my  members.  24  O wretched 
man  that  I am  ! who  shall  deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this 
death?  [See  157.] 

DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 

129.  Death , the  consequence  of  sin. 

Rom.  5 : 12  Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  the 
world,  and  death  by  sin ; and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men, 
for  that  all  have  sinned.  17  For  if  by  one  man’s  offence  death 
reigned  by  one ; much  more  they  which  receive  abundance  of 
grace,  and  of  the  gift  of  righteousness,  shall  reign  in  life  by 
one,  Jesus  Christ. 

130.  All  men  must  die. 

Job  16  : 22  When  a few  years  are  come,  then  I shall  go  the 
way  whence  I shall  not  return. 

30 : 23  For  I know  that  thou  wilt  bring  me  to  death,  and 
to  the  house  appointed  for  all  living. 

Ps.  89  : 48  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see 
death  ? shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  the  grave  ? 

Ec.  8 : 8 There  is  no  man  that  hath  power  over  the  spirit  to 
retain  the  spirit : neither  hath  he  power  in  the  day  of  death  : 
and  there  is  no  discharge  in  that  war  ; neither  shall  wickedness 
deliver  those  that  are  given  to  it. 

Zech.  1 : 5 Your  fathers,  where  are  they  ? and  the  prophets, 
do  they  live  for  ever  ? 

Heb.  9 : 27  It  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but  after 
this  the  judgment. 

124 


DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT.  131 133 

Time  appointed — God’s  Agency  in — Death  soon  approaches. 

131.  The  time  of  our  death  appointed. 

Job  7:1/?  there  not  an  appointed  time  to  man  upon  earth ? 
are  not  his  days  also  like  the  days  of  a hireling  ? 

14 : 5 Seeing  his  days  are  determined,  the  number  of  his 
months  are  with  thee,  thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds  that  he 
cannot  pass ; 6 Turn  from  him,  that  he  may  rest,  till  he  shall 
accomplish,  as  a hireling,  his  day.  14  All  the  days  of  my  ap- 
pointed time  will  I wait,  till  my  change  come. 

132.  God  giveth  and  taketh  away  human  life . 

Dt.  32  : 39  See  now  that  I,  even  I,  am  he,  and  there  is  no  god 
with  me : 1 kill,  and  I make  alive : I wound,  and  I heal : 
neither  is  there  any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand. 

1 S.  2 : 6 The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  alive : he  bringeth 
down  to  the  grave,  and  bringeth  up. 

Ps.  68  : 20  Unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 

Dan.  5 : 23  The  God  in  whose  hand  thy  breath  is:  and 
whose  are  all  thy  ways,  hast  thou  not  glorified. 

133.  Shortness  and  vanity  of  life. 

Gen.  47  : 9 And  Jacob  said  unto  Pharaoh,  The  days  of  the 
years  of  my  pilgrimage  are  an  hundred  and  thirty  years  : few 
and  evil  have  the  days  of  the  years  of  my  life  been. 

1 Ch.  29  : 15  For  we  are  strangers  before  thee,  and  sojourn- 
ers, as  were  all  our  fathers : our  days  on  the  earth  are  as  a 
shadow,  and  there  is  none  abiding. 

Job  8 : 9 (For  we  are  but  of  yesterday,  and  know  nothing, 
because  our  days  upon  earth  are  a shadow.) 

9 : 25  Now  my  days  are  swifter  than  a post : they  flee  away, 
they  see  no  good.  26  They  are  passed  away  as  the  swift 
ships  : as  the  eagle  that  hasteth  to  the  prey. 

14  : 1 Man  that  is  born  of  a woman  is  of  few  days,  and  full  of 
trouble.  2 He  cometh  forth  like  a flower,  and  is  cut  down : 
he  fleeth  also  as  a shadow,  and  continueth  not. 

Ps.  39 : 5 Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  hand- 
breadth  ; and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee  : verily 
every  man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

90  : 10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their 
strength  labor  and  sorrow ; for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly 
away. 

103  : 15  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  : as  a flower  of 
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134,  135 


DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 


Death  often  sudden — The  Soul  dies  not. 

the  field,  so  he  flourisheth.  16  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it, 
and  it  is  gone  ; and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

Ps.  144 : 4 Man  is  like  to  vanity : his  days  are  as  a shadow 
that  passeth  away. 

Is.  40 : 6 The  voice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I 
cry  ? All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as 
the  flower  of  the  field:  7 The  grass  withereth,  the  flower 
fadeth  : because  the  spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it : surely 
the  people  is  grass. 

64:6  We  all  do  fade  as  a leaf;  and  our  iniquities,  like  the 
wind,  have  taken  us  away. 

Jam.  4: 14  Whereas  ye  know  not  what  shall  he  on  the  mor- 
row. For  what  is  your  life  ? It  is  even  a vapor,  that  appear- 
eth  for  a little  time,  and  then  vanisheth  away. 

1 Pet.  1 : 24  For  all  flesh  is  as  grass,  and  all  the  glory  of 
man  as  the  flower  of  grass.  The  grass  withereth,  and  the 
flower  thereof  falleth  away. 

134.  Death  often  sudden  and  unexpected . 

1 S.  20 : 3 There  is  but  a step  between  me  and  death. 

Ps.  102 : 23  He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way,  he  short- 
ened my  days.  24  I said,  O my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the 
midst  of  my  days. 

Ec.  9 : 12  For  man  also  knoweth  not  his  time  : as  the  fishes 
that  are  taken  in  an  evil  net,  and  as  the  birds  that  are  caught 
in  the  snare ; so  are  the  sons  of  men  snared  in  an  evil  time, 
when  it  falleth  suddenly  upon  them. 

135.  The  soul  neither  dies  nor  sleeps  with  the  body. 

Ec.  3:21  Who  knoweth  the  spirit  of  man  that  goeth  up- 
ward, and  the  spirit  of  the  beast  that  goeth  downward  to  the 
earth  ? 

12  : 7 Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  as  it  was : and 
the  spirit  shall  return  unto  God  who  gave  it. 

Mat.  22 : 32  I am  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of 
Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob.  God  is  not  the  God  of  the  dead, 
but  of  the  living. 

Lk.  16 : 22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and 
was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham’s  bosom.  The  rich 
man  also  died,  and  was  buried : 23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up 
his  eyes,  being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and 
Lazarus  in  his  bosom. 

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136 


Desirable  to  the  Righteous. 

23  : 43  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Verily  I say  unto  thee,  To- 
day shalt  thou  be  with  me  in  para'dise. 

Ac.  7 : 59  And  they  storied  Stephen,  calling  upon  God , and 
saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 

2 Cor.  5:8  We*  are  confident,  I say,  and  willing  rather  to 
De  absent  from  the  body,  and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 

Ph.  1 : 23  I am  in  a strait  betwixt  two,  having  a desire  to  de- 
part, and  to  be  with  Christ ; which  is  far  better. 

Heb.  12  : 23  The  spirits  of  just  men  made  perfect. 

Rev.  6 : 9 And  when  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  1 saw 
under  the  altar  the  souls  of  them  that  were  slain  for  the  word 
of  God,  and  for  the  testimony  which  they  held. 

136.  Death  desirable  to  the  righteous. 

Job  3:  17  There  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling;  and 
there  the  weary  be  at  rest.  18  There  the  prisoners  rest  to- 
gether ; they  hear  not  the  voice  of  the  oppressor. 

7 : 16  1 would  not  live  alway. 

Ps.  17  : 15  As  for  me,  I will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness : 
1 shall  be  satisfied,  when  I awake,  with  thy  likeness. 

23 : 4 Though  I walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I will  fear  no  evil : for  thou  art  with  me ; thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

31  : 5 Into  thine  hand  I commit  my  spirit : thou  hast  redeem- 
ed me.  O Lord  God  of  truth. 

37  : 37  Mark  the  perfect  man , and  behold  the  upright : for 
the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

116  : 15  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  zsthe  death  of  his 
saints. 

Pr.  14 : 32  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness : 
but  the  righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death. 

Is.  57 : 1 The  righteous  perisheth,  and  no  man  layeth  it  to 
heart : and  merciful  men  are  taken  away,  none  considering 
that  the  righteous  is  taken  away  from  the  evil  to  come.  2 He 
shall  enter  into  peace : they  shall  rest  in  their  beds,  each  one 
walking  in  his  uprightness. 

1 Cor.  3:  22  Or  life,  or  death,  or  things  present,  or  things  to 
come  ; all  are  yours. 

15 : 54  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorrup- 
tion,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality,  then  shall 
be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written,  Death  is  swal- 

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137,  138 


DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 


Waiting  for — Dreadful  to  the  Wicked. 

lowed  up  in  victory.  55  O death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? O grave, 
where  is  thy  victory  ? 56  The  sting  of  death  is  sin,  and  the 

strength  of  sin  is  the  law.  57  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which 
giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2 Cor.  5 : 1 For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this 
tabernacle  were  dissolved,  we  have  a building  of  God,  an 
house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens.  8 We 
are  confident,  I say,  and  willing  rather  to  be  absent  from  the 
body,  and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 

Ph.  1:21  For  to  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is  gain. 

Rev.  14 : 13  And  I heard  a voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto 
me,  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from 
henceforth:  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors  ; and  their  works  do  follow  them. 

137.  Patient  waiting  for  death . 

Job  14: 14  If  a man  die,  shall  he  live  again  ? all  the  days 
of  my  appointed  time  will  I wait,  till  my  change  come. 

Lam.  3:26  It  is  good  that  a man  should  both  hope  and 
quietly  wait  for  the  salvation  of  the  Lord. 

Ph.  1 : 23  For  I am  in  a strait  betwixt  two,  having  a desire 
to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ;  which  is  far  better  : 24  Nev- 
ertheless, to  abide  in  the  flesh  is  more  needful  for  you.  25  And 
having  this  confidence,  I know  that  I shall  abide  and  continue 
with  you  all  lor  your  furtherance  and  joy  of  faith. 

138.  Death  dreadful  to  the  wicked. 

Job  27  : 19  The  rich  man  shall  lie  down,  but  he  shall  not  be 
gathered:  he  openeth  his  eyes,  and  he  is  not.  20  Terrors 
take  hold  on  him  as  waters,  a tempest  stealeth  him  away  in 
the  night.  21  The  east  wind  carrieth  him  away,  and  he  de- 
parteth : and  as  a storm  hurleth  him  out  of  his  place.  22  For 
God  shall  cast  upon  him,  and  not  spare  : he  would  fain  flee 
out  of  his  hand. 

Pr.  11:7  When  a wicked  man  dieth,  his  expectation  shall 
perish : and  the  hope  of  unjust  men  perisheth. 

14 : 32  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness : but 
the  righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death. 

Lk.  16 : 22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and 
was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham’s  bosom.  The  rich 
man  also  died,  and  was  buried : 23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  * 
eyes,  being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Laz- 
arus in  his  bosom. 

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DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT.  139,  140 

Demand  Preparation — General  Judgment. 

Heb.  10 : 31  It  is  a fearful  thing  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the 
living  God.  [See  475.] 

139.  Preparation  for  death  required  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  90 : 12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Ec.  9 : 10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  fmdeth  to  do,  do  it  with 
thy  might;  for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge, 
nor  wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

Mat.  24 : 44  Therefore  be  ye  also  ready : for  in  such  an 
hour  as  ye  think  not,  the  Son  of  man  cometh. 

Lk.  12  : 35  Let  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and  your  lights 
burning ; 36  And  ye  yourselves  like  unto  men  that  wait  for 
their  lord,  when  he  will  return  from  the  wedding ; that,  when 
he  cometh  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  unto  him  immediately. 
37  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  lord  when  he  cometh 
shall  find  watching. 

1 Cor.  1 : 7 So  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift ; waiting  for 
the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 8 Who  shall  also  con- 
firm you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless  in  the  day  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2 Cor.  4 : 18  We  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  for 
he  things  which  are  seen  are  temporal ; but  the  things  which 
ire  not  seen  are  eternal. 

Ph.  3 : 20  Our  conversation  is  in  heaven  ; from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Savior. 

Tit.  2 : 11  For  the  grace  of  God  thatbringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denyiny  ungodli- 
ness, and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously, 
and  godly,  in  this  present  world  ; 13  Looking  for  that  blessed 
hope,  and  the  glorious  appearing  of  the  great  God  and  our 
Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

1 Pet.  4 : 7 But  the  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand : be  ye 
therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 

2 Pet.  3:11  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things  shall  be  dis- 
solved, what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  con- 
versation and  godliness. 

140.  General  judgment  appointed. 

Ps.  50 : 3 Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence : 
a fire  shall  devour  before  him,  and  it  shall  be  very  tempestu- 
ous round  about  him.  4 He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from 

129 


140 


DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 


General  Judgment. 

above,  and  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people.  5 Gath- 
er my  saints  together  unto  me  ; those  that  have  made  a cove- 
enant  with  me  by  sacrifice.  6 And  the  heavens  shall  declare 
his  righteousness  : for  God  is  judge  himself. 

Mat.  11 : 24  But  I say  unto  you,  That  it  shall  be  more  tol- 
erable for  the  land  of  Sodom,  in  the  day  of  judgment,  than  for 
thee. 

Ac.  17  : 31  Because  he  hath  appointed  a day,  in  the  which 
he  will  judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  by  that  man  whom 
he  hath  ordained : whereof  he  hath  given  assurance  unto  all 
men , in  that  he  hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

24 : 25  And  as  he  reasoned  of  righteousness,  temperance, 
and  judgment  to  come,  Felix  trembled. 

Rom.  14 : 10  But  why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother  ? or  why 
dost  thou  set  at  nought  thy  brother  ? for  we  shall  all  stand  be- 
fore the  judgment-seat  of  Christ.  12  So  then  every  one  of  us 
shall  give  account  of  himself  to  God. 

2 Cor.  5 : 10  For  we  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment- 
seat  of  Christ ; that  every  one  may  receive  the  things  done  in 
his  body,  according  to  that  he  hath  done,  whether  it  he  good 
or  bad. 

2 Tim.  4:1  I charge  thee  therefore  before  God,  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at 
his  appearing  and  his  kingdom. 

Heb.  9 : 27  And  as  it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but 
after  this  the  judgment. 

2 Pet.  3 : 7 But  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now, 
by  the  same  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against 
the  day  of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men. 

Jude  6 And  the  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but 
left  their  own  habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains 
under  darkness  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day. 

Rev.  20  : 12  And  I saw  the  dead,  small  and  great,  stand  be- 
fore God  : and  the  books  were  opened : and  another  book  was 
opened,  which  is  the  hook  of  life  : and  the  dead  were  judged 
out  of  those  things  which  were  written  in  the  books,  according 
to  their  works.  13  And  the  sea  gave  up  the  dead  which  were 
in  it ; and  death  and  hell  delivered  up  the  dead  which  were 
in  them  : and  they  were  judged  every  man  according  to  their 
works. 


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141,  142 


Design  of— Sudden  and  unexpected. 

141.  Design  of  the  judgment. 

Rom.  2 : 5 But  after  thy  hardness  and  impenitent  heart, 
treasurest  up  unto  thyself  wrath  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and 
revelation  of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God. 

Jude  14  And  Enoch  also,  the  seventh  from  Adam,  proph- 
esied of  these,  saying,  Behold,  the  Lord  cometh  with  ten 
thousand  of  his  saints,  15  To  execute  judgment  upon  all,  and 
to  convince  all  that  are  ungodly  among  them  of  all  their  un- 
godly deeds  which  they  have  ungodly  committed,  and  of  all 
their  hard  speeches  which  ungodly  sinners  have  spoken  against 
him. 

142.  Judgment  will  come  upon  the  world  suddenly  and  unex- 
pectedly. 

Mat.  24:  37  But  as  the  days  of  Noe  were , so  shall  also  the 
coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be.  38  For  as  in  the  days  that 
were  before  the  flood,  they  were  eating  and  drinking,  marry- 
ing and  giving  in  marriage,  until  the  day  that  Noe  entered  into 
the  ark,  39  And  knew  not  until  the  flood  came,  and  took 
them  all  away:  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be. 

25:13  Watch  therefore,  for  ye  know  neither  the  day  nor  the 
hour  wherein  the  Son  of  man  cometh. 

Mk.  13  : 32  But  of  that  day  and  that  hour  knoweth  no  man, 
no,  not  the  angels  which  are  in  heaven,  neither  the  Son, 
but  the  Father.  33  Take  ye  heed,  watch  and  pray : for  ye 
know  not  when  the  time  is.  35  Watch  ye  therefore:  for  ye 
know  not  when  the  master  of  the  house  cometh,  at  even,  or  at 
midnight,  or  at  the  cock-crowing,  or  in  the  morning : 36  Lest 
coming  suddenly,  he  find  you  sleeping. 

Lk.  17 : 24  For  as  the  lightning  that  lighteneth  out  of  the 
one  part  under  heaven,  shineth  unto  the  other  part  under 
heaven ; so  shall  also  the  Son  of  man  be  in  his  day. 

28  Likewise  also  as  it  was  in  the  days  of  Lot : they  did  eat, 
they  drank,  they  bought,  they  sold,  they  planted,  they  builded ; 

29  But  the  same  day  that  Lot  went  out  of  Sodom,  it  rained 
tire  and  brimstone  from  heaven,  and  destroyed  them  all : 

30  Even  thus  shall  it  be  in  the  day  when  the  Son  of  man  is 
revealed. 

21:35  For  as  a snare  shall  it  come  on  all  them  that  dwell 
on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth.  36  Watch  ye  therefore,  and 
pray  always,  that  ye  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  escape  all 

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143,  144  DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 

Earth  to  perish — Final  Separation. 

these  things  that  shall  come  to  pass,  and  to  stand  before  the 
Son  of  man. 

Ac.  1 : 7 And  he  said  unto  them,  It  is  not  for  you  to  know 
the  times  or  the  seasons  which  the  F ather  hath  put  in  his  own 
power. 

143.  What  will  become  of  the  material  heavens  and  earth  at 
the  day  of  judgment. 

Ps.  102  : 25  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth: 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands.  26  They  shall 
perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure  : yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old 
like  a garment ; as  a vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and 
they  shall  be  changed. 

Is.  51  : 6 Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavens,  and  look  upon 
the  earth  beneath : for  the  heavens  shall  vanish  away  like 
smoke,  and  the  earth  shall  wax  old  like  a garment,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein  shall  die  in  like  manner. 

2 Pet.  3 : 7 But  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now, 
by  the  same  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against 
the  day  of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men.  10  But 
the  day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a thief  in  the  night ; in  the 
which  the  heavens  shall  pass  away  with  a great  noise,  and  the 
elements  shall  melt  with  fervent  heat,  the  earth  also  and  the 
works  that  are  therein  shall  be  burned  up.  11  Seeing  then 
that  all  these  things  shall  be  dissolved,  what  manner  of  per- 
sons ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  conversation  and  godliness, 
12  Looking  for  and  hasting  unto  the  coming  of  the  day  of 
God,  wherein  the  heavens  being  on  fire  shall  be  dissolved,  and 
the  elements  shall  melt  with  fervent  heat  ? 

Rev.  20  : 11  And  I saw  a great  white  throne,  and  him  that 
sat  on  it,  from  whose  face  the  earth  and  the  heaven  fled  away ; 
and  there  was  found  no  place  for  them. 

144.  The  righteous  and  wicked  separated. 

Mat.  13  : 30  Let  both  grow  together  until  the  harvest : and 
in  the  time  of  harvest  I will  say  to  the  reapers,  Gather  ye  to- 
gether first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them  : 
but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 

22  : 11  And  when  the  king  came  in  to  see  the  guests,  he 
saw  there  a man  which  had  not  on  a wedding-garment : 12  And 
he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest  thou  in  hither,  not  having 
a wedding-garment  J And  he  was  speechless.  13  Then  said 
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145,  146 


Christ  the  Judge— Things  revealed. 

the  king  to  the  servants,  Bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him 
away,  and  cast  him  into  outer  darkness : there  shall  be  weep- 
ing and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

25:31  When  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  glory,  and 
all  the  holy  angels  with  him,  then  shall  he  sit  upon  the  throne 
of  his  glory : 32  And  before  him  shall  be  gathered  all  nations : 
and  he  shall  separate  them  one  from  another,  as  a shepherd 
divideth  his  sheep  from  the  goats : 33  And  jje  shall  set  the 
sheep  on  his  right  hand,  but  the  goats  on  the  left. 

Lk.  16 : 26  And  besides  all  this,  between  us  and  you  there  is 
a great  gulf  fixed  : so  that  they  which  would  pass  from  hence 
to  you  cannot ; neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come 
from  thence.  [See  473.] 

145.  Judgment  committed  to  Christ . 

Jn.  5 : 22  For  the  Father  judgeth  no  man ; but  hath  commit- 
ted all  judgment  unto  the  Son  : 23  That  all  men  should  honor 
the  Son,  even  as  they  honor  the  Father.  27  And  hath  given 
him  authority  to  execute  judgment  also,  because  he  is  the  Son 
of  man, 

Ac.  10 : 40  Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  shewed 
him  openly:  42  And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the 
people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which  was  ordained  of  God 
to  he  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

2 T im.  4:11  charge  thee  therefore  before  God,  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at 
his  appearing  and  his  kingdom. 

146.  Revelations  of  the  day  of  judgment. 

Ec.  11:9  Rejoice,  O young  man,  in  thy  youth : and  let  thy 
heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the  ways 
of  thine  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes  : but  know  thou, 
that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into  judgment. 

12  : 14  For  God  shall  bring  every  work  into  judgment,  with 
every  secret  thing,  whether  it  he  good,  or  whether  it  he  evil. 

Mat.  12  : 36  But  I say  unto  you,  That  every  idle  word  that 
men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give  account  thereof  in  the  day  of 
wudgment. 

Lk.  12  : 2 For  there  is  nothing  covered,  that  shall  not  be  re 
vealed ; neither  hid,  that  shall  not  be  known.  3 Therefore, 
whatsoever  ye  have  spoken  in  darkness,  shall  be  heard  in  the 

12  133 


147 149  DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT DEPRAVITY. 


Irrevocable  Decisions — Man  upright — The  Fall. 

light : and  that  which  ye  have  spoken  in  the  ear  in  closets, 
shall  be  proclaimed  upon  the  house-tops. 

Rom.  2 : 16  In  the  day  when  God  shall  judge  the  secrets  of 
men  by  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  my  gospel. 

1 Cor.  3:13  Every  man’s  work  shall  be  made  manifest : for 
the  day  shall  declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  revealed  by  fire ; 
and  the  fire  shall  try  every  man’s  work,  of  what  sort  it  is. 

4 : 5 Thereftye  judge  nothing  before  the  time,  until  the 
Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of 
darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts : 
and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  of  God. 

147.  Irrevocable  decisions  of  the  judgment. 

Lk.  13 : 25  When  once  the  Master  of  the  house  is  risen  up, 
and  hath  shut  to  the  door,  and  ye  begin  to  stand  without,  and 
to  knock  at  the  door,  saying,  Lord,  Lord,  open  unto  us ; and  he 
shall  answer  and  say  unto  you,  I know  you  not  whence  ye  are. 

16  : 26  And  besides  all  this,  between  us  and  you  there  is  a 
great  gulf  fixed  : so  that  they  which  would  pass  from  hence  to 
vou,  cannot  ; neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come 
from  thence. 

Rev.  22  : 11  He  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still:  and 
he  which  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy  still : and  he  that  is  righ- 
teous, let  him  be  righteous  still : and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him 
be  holy  still.  12  And  behold,  I come  quickly  ; and  my  reward 
is  with  me,  to  give  every  man  according  as  his  work  shall  be. 
[See  477.] 

DEPRAVITY. 

148.  Man  made  upright. 

Gen.  1:27  So  God  created  man  in  his  own  image,  in  the 
image  of  God  created  he  him ; male  and  female  created  he 
them. 

Ec.  7 : 29  Lo,  this  only  have  I found,  that  God  hath  made 
man  upright ; but  they  have  sought  out  many  inventions. 

149.  Fall  of  man. 

Gen.  3 : 17  And  unto  Adam  he  said,  Because  thou  hast 
hearkened  unto  the  voice  of  thy  wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the 
tree  of  which  I commanded  thee,  saying,  Thou  shalt  not  eat 
of  it : cursed  is  the  ground  for  thy  sake ; in  sorrow  shalt  thou 
eat  of  it  all  the  days  of  thy  life ; 18  Thorns  also  and  thistles 
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150—152 


Adam’s  Sin — Personal  Guilt — Nature  of. 


shall  it  bring  forth  to  thee  ; and  thou  shalt  eat  the  herb  of  the 
field : 19  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread,  till  thou 
return  unto  the  ground ; for  out  of  it  wast  thou  taken : for  dust 
thou  art , and  unto  dust  shalt  thou  return. 

[See  Angels  Apostate,  11.] 

150.  Consequences  of  Adam's  first  sin. 

Rom.  5 : 12  Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  the 
world,  and  death  by  sin ; and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men, 
for  that  all  have  sinned.  15  (But  not  as  the  offence,  so  also  is 
the  free  gift.  For  if  through  the  offence  of  one  many  be  dead, 
much  more  the  grace  of  God,  and  the  gift  by  grace,  which  is 
by  one  man,  Jesus  Christ,  hath  abounded  unto  many.  16  And 
not  as  it  was  by  one  that  sinned,  so  is  the  gift.  For  the  judg- 
ment was  by  one  to  condemnation,  but  the  free  gift  is  of  many 
offences  unto  justification.  17  For  if  by  one  man’s  offence 
death  reigned  by  one  ; much  more  they  which  receive  abun- 
dance of  grace,  and  of  the  gift  of  righteousness,  shall  reign  in 
life  by  one,  Jesus  Christ.)  18  Therefore,  as  by  the  offence  of 
o ne  judgment  came  upon  all  men  to  condemnation,  even  so  by 
the  righteousness  of  one  the  free  gift  came  upon  all  men  unto 
justification  of  life.  19  For  as  by  one  man’s  disobedience 
many  were  made  sinners,  so  by  the  obedience  of  one  shall 
many  be  made  righteous. 

1 Cor.  15 : 22  As  in  Adam  all  die,'  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  be  made  alive. 

151.  Personal  guilt , the  ground  of  punishment. 

Dt.  24  : 16  The  fathers  shall  not  be  put  to  death  for  the  chil- 
dren, neither  shall  the  children  be  put  to  death  for  the  fathers: 
every  man  shall  be  put  to  death  for  his  own  sin.  2 K.  14 : 6. 

Ezk.  18 : 2 What  mean  ye,  that  ye  use  this  proverb  con- 
cerning the  land  of  Israel,  saying,  The  fathers  have  eaten  sour 
grapes,  and  the  children’s  teeth  are  set  on  edge  ? 20  The  soul 
that  sinneth,  it  shall  die.  The  son  shall  not  bear  the  iniquity 
of  the  father,  neither  shall  the  father  bear  the  iniquity  of  the 
son : the  righteousness  of  the  righteous  shall  be  upon  him,  and 
the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  be  upon  him.  [ Jer.  31 : 29,  30.] 

152.  Nature  of  moral  depravity. 

Hos.  10 : 1 Israel  is  an  empty  vine,  he  bringeth  forth  fruit 
unto  himself. 

Col.  3 : 5 And  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry. 

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153,  154 


DEPRAVITY. 


Law  and  Knowledge — Depravity  universal. 

1 Jn.  5:17  All  unrighteousness  is  sin. 

3 : 4 Whosoever  committeth  sin  transgresseth  also  the  law; 
for  sin  is  the  transgression  of  the  law. 

153.  Relation  of  law  and  knowledge  to  sin. 

Lk.  12 : 47  And  that  servant  which  knew  his  lord’s  will,  and 
prepared  not  himself  neither  did  according  to  his  will,  shall  be 
beaten  with  many  stripes.  48  But  he  that  knew  not,  and  did 
commit  things  worthy  of  stripes,  shall  be  beaten  with  few 
stripes.  For  unto  whomsoever  much  is  given,  of  him  shall  be 
much  required  ; and  to  whom  men  have  committed  much,  of 
him  they  will  ask  the  more. 

Jn.  9 : 41  If  ye  were  blind,  ye  should  have  no  sin. 

15  : 22  If  I had  not  come  and  spoken  unto  them,  they  had 
not  had  sin  ; but  now  they  have  no  cloak  for  their  sin.  24  If 
I had  not  done  among  them  the  works  which  none  other  man 
did,  they  had  not  had  sin : but  now  have  they  both  seen,  and 
hated  both  me  and  my  Father. 

Ac.  17 : 30  And  the  times  of  this  ignorance  God  winked  at 
but  now  commandeth  all  men  every  where  to  repent. 

Rom.  4 : 15  Where  no  law  is,  there  is  no  transgression. 

5 : 13  (For  until  the  law,  sin  was  in  the  world : but  sin  is 
not  imputed  when  there  is  no  law.) 

Jam.  4:  17  Therefore  to  him  that  knoweth  to  do  good,  and 
doeth  it  not,  to  him  it  is  sin. 

2 Pet.  2:21  For  it  had  been  better  for  them  not  to  have 
known  the  way  of  righteousness,  than,  after  they  have  known 
it , to  turn  from  the  holy  commandment  delivered  unto  them. 

154.  All  persons  morally  depraved. 

Gen.  6:11  The  earth  also  was  corrupt  before  God ; and  the 
earth  was  filled  with  violence.  12  And  God  looked  upon  the 
earth,  and  behold,  it  was  corrupt:  for  all  flesh  had  corrupted 
his  way  upon  the  earth. 

Job  15 : 16  How  much  more  abominable  and  filthy  is  man, 
which  drinketh  iniquity  like  water? 

Ps.  14  : 1 The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 
They  are  corrupt,  they  have  done  abominable  works,  there  is 
none  that  doeth  good.  2 The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven 
upon  the  children  of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did 
understand,  and  seek  God.  3 They  are  all  gone  aside,  they 
136 


DEPRAVITY. 


155 


Native  Depravity. 

are  all  together  become  filthy : there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
no,  not  one. 

Rom.  3 : 9 What  then  ? are  we  better  than  they  ? No,  in  no 
wise  : for  we  have  before  proved  both  Jews  and  Gentiles,  that 
they  are  all  under  sin  ; 10  As  it  is  written,  There  is  none  righ- 
teous, no,  not  one : 11  There  is  none  that  understandeth,  there 
is  none  that  seeketh  after  God.  12  They  are  all  gone  out  of 
the  way,  they  are  together  become  unprofitable : there  is  none 
that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one.  13  Their  throat  is  an  open  sep- 
ulchre ; with  their  tongues  they  have  used  deceit ; the  poison 
of  asps  is  under  their  lips : 14  Whose  mouth  is  full  of  cursing 
and  bitterness.  15  Their  feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood.  16  De- 
struction and  misery  are  in  their  ways : 17  And  the  way  of 
peace  have  they  not  known.  18  There  is  no  fear  of  God  be- 
fore their  eyes.  19  Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the 
law  saith,  it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law : that  every 
mouth  may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty 
before  God.  20  Therefore  by  the  deeds  of  the  law,  there  shall 
no  flesh  be  justified  in  his  sight. 

Gal.  3:21  If  there  had  been  a law  given  which  could  have 
given  life,  verily  righteousness  should  have  been  by  the  law. 
22  But  the  scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the 
promise  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that 
believe. 

155.  How  early  do  mankind  sin  ? 

Job  11:12  For  vain  man  would  be  wise,  though  man  be 
born  like  a wild  ass’s  colt. 

14:4  Who  can  bring  a clean  thing  out  of  an  unclean  ? not 
one. 

15 : 14  What  is  man,  that  he  should  be  clean  1 and  hr  which 
is  born  of  a woman,  that  he  should  be  righteous  ? 

Ps.  51 : 5 Behold,  I was  shapen  in  iniquity ; and  in  sin  did 
my  mother  conceive  me. 

58 : 3 The  wicked  are  estranged  from  the  womb  : they  go 
astray  as  soon  as  they  be  born,  speaking  lies. 

Pr.  22:15  Foolishness  is  bound  in  the  heart  of  a child. 

Is.  48 : 8 I knew  that  thou  wouldest  deal  very  treacherously, 
and  wast  called  a transgressor  from  the  womb. 

Jn.  3 : 6 That  which  is  bom  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh ; and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit. 

12* 


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DEPRAVITY. 


156 

Total  Sinfulness. 


Rom.  3 : 10  There  is  none  righteous,  no  not  one.  20  There- 
fore by  the  deeds  of  the  law,  there  shall  no  flesh  be  justified  in 
his  sight.  23  For  all  have  sinned,  and  come  short  of  the  glory 
of  God. 

5 : 12  Death  passed  upon  all  men,  for  that  all  have  sinned. 
14  Death  reigned  from  Adam  to  Moses,  even  over  them  that 
had  not  sinned  after  the  similitude  of  Adam’s  transgression. 

2 Cor.  5 : 14  If  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead. 

Ep.  2 : 3 And  were  by  nature  the  children  of  wrath,  even  as 
others. 

1 Tim.  2 : 6 Who  gave  himself  a ransom  for  all. 

[See  Children,  44.] 

156.  Total  sinfulness  by  nature . 

Gen.  6:5  And  God  saw  that  the  wickedness  of  man  was 
great  in  the  earth,  and  that  every  imagination  of  the  thoughts 
of  his  heart  ivas  only  evil  continually. 

Ps.  5 : 9 For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth ; their 
inward  part  is  very  wickedness  ; their  throat  is  an  open  sepul- 
chre ; they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

Pr.  21:4  The  ploughing  of  the  wicked  is  sin. 

Ec.  8:11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  exe- 
cuted speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

Rom.  6 : 20  For  when  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye  were 
free  from  righteousness. 

7 : 18  For  I know  that  in  me  (that  is,  in  my  flesh,)  dwelleth 
no  good  thing. 

8 : 8 So  then  they  that  are  in  the  flesh  cannot  please  God. 

1 Cor.  2 : 14  The  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things  of 
the  Spirit  of  God  : for  they  are  foolishness  unto  him : neither 
can  he  know  them , because  they  are  spiritually  discerned. 

2 Cor.  5 : 14  If  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead. 

Ep.  2 : 1 And  you  hath  he  quickened , who  were  dead  in  tres- 
passes and  sins  ; 2 Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according 
to  the  course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the 
power  of  the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of 
disobedience : 3 Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversa- 
tion in  times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires 
of  the  flesh  and  of  the  mind ; and  were  by  nature  the  children 
of  wrath,  even  as  others.  12  That  at  that  time  ye  were  with- 
138 


DEPRAVITY. 


157 


Strength  and  Obstinacy  of. 

out  Christ,  being  aliens  from  the  commonwealth  of  Israel,  and 
strangers  from  the  covenants  of  promise,  having  no  hope,  and 
without  God  in  the  world. 

Col.  2 : 13  And  you,  being  dead  in  your  sins  and  the  uncir- 
cumcision of  your  flesh,  hath  he  quickened. 

1 Jn.  3: 14  We  know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto 
life,  because  we  love  the  brethren.  [See  495.] 

157.  Strength  and  obstinacy  of  human  depravity. 

Ex.  32 : 9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  I have  seen  this 
people,  and  behold,  it  is  a stiff-necked  people.  Dt.  9 : 6,  13. 

Pr.  5 : 22  His  own  iniquities  shall  take  the  wicked  himself, 
and  he  shall  be  holden  with  the  cords  of  his  sins. 

27 : 22  Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a fool  in  a mortar 
among  wheat  with  a pestle,  yet  will  not  his  foolishness  depart 
from  him. 

29 : 1 He  that,  being  often  reproved,  hardeneth  his  neck, 
shall  suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  that  without  remedy. 

Ec.  9 : 3 This  is  an  evil  among  all  things  that  are  done  un- 
der the  sun,  that  there  is  one  event  unto  all:  yea,  also  the 
heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  full  of  evil,  and  madness  is  in 
their  heart  while  they  live,  and  after  that  they  go  to  the  dead. 

Is.  48 : 4 Because  I knew  that  thou  art  obstinate,  and  thy 
neck  is  an  iron  sinew,  and  thy  brow  brass. 

Jer.  2 : 22  Though  thou  wash  thee  with  nitre,  and  take  thee 
much  soap,  yet  thine  iniquity  is  marked  before  me,  saith  the 
Lord  God. 

3 : 5 Behold,  thou  hast  spoken  and  done  evil  things  as  thou 
couldest. 

13  : 23  Can  the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin,  or  the  leopard 
his  spots  ? then  may  ye  also  do  good,  that  are  accustomed  to 
do  evil. 

17  : 1 The  sin  of  Judah  is  written  with  a pen  of  iron,  and 
with  the  point  of  a diamond : it  is  graven  upon  the  table  of 
their  heart,  and  upon  the  horns  of  your  altars.  9 The  heart 
is  deceitful  above  all  things , and  desperately  wicked  : who  can 
know  it  ? 

Mat.  Yt . Then  Jesus  answered  and  said,  O faithless  and 
perverse  generation,  how  long  shall  I be  with  you  ? how  long 
shall  I suffer  you  ? 

23 : 33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can  ye  es- 
cape the  damnation  of  hell  ? 


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158,  159 


DEPRAVITY FORMS  OF. 


Enmity  against  God — Disobedience. 

Jn.  8 : 44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of 
your  father  ye  will  do. 

Ac.  7:51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and  uncircumcised  in  heart  and 
ears,  ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost : as  your  fathers  cLid) 
so  do  ye. 

Rom.  1 : 28  And  even  as  they  did  not  like  to  retain  God  in 
their  knowledge,  God  gave  them  over  to  a reprobate  mind,  to 
do  those  things  wrhich  are  not  convenient : 29  Being  filled  with 
all  unrighteousness,  fornication,  wickedness,  covetousness,  ma- 
liciousness ; full  of  envy,  murder,  debate,  deceit,  malignity ; 
whisperers,  30  Backbiters,  haters  of  God,  despiteful,  proud, 
boasters,  inventors  of  evil  things,  disobedient  to  parents, 
31  Without  understanding,  covenant-breakers,  without  nat- 
ural affection,  implacable,  unmerciful : 32  Who,  knowing  the 
judgment  of  God,  that  they  which  commit  such  things  are 
worthy  of  death ; not  only  do  the  same,  but  ha,ve  pleasure  in 
them  that  do  them.  [See  Custom,  128.] 

FORMS  OF  DEPRAVITY. 

158.  Enmity  against  God. 

Job  21 : 14  Depart  from  us ; for  we  desire  not  the  knowl- 
edge of  thy  ways. 

Ps.  14 : 1 The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 

36  : 1 The  transgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within  my 
heart,  that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 

Is.  30:11  Cause  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  to  cease  from  be- 
fore us. 

Jn.  7 : 7 The  world  cannot  hate  you ; but  me  it  hateth,  be- 
cause I testify  of  it,  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil. 

15  : 24  If  I had  not  done  among  them  the  works  which  none 
other  man  did,  they  had  not  had  sin : but  now  have  they  both 
seen,  and  hated  both  me  and  my  Father.  25  But  this  cometh 
to  pass , that  the  word  might  be  fulfilled  that  is  written  in  their 
law,  They  hated  me  without  a cause. 

Rom.  1 : 30  Haters  of  God. 

8 : 7 Because  the  carnal  mind  is  enmity  against  God  : for  it 
is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God,  neither  indeed  can  be. 

159.  Disobedience  to  God. 

Ex.  5 : 2 And  Pharaoh  said,  Who  is  the  Lord,  that  I should 
obey  his  voice  to  let  Israel  go  ? I know  not  the  Lord,  neither 
will  I let  Israel  go. 

140 


DEPRAVITY FORMS  OF. 


160 


Forgetfulness  of  God. 

Dt.  31  : 27  I know  thy  rebellion,  and  thy  stiff  neck  : behold, 
w ilile  I am  yet  alive  with  you  this  day,  ye  have  been  rebel- 
lious against  the  Lord  ; and  how  much  more  after  my  death. 

Neh.  9 : 26  Nevertheless,  they  were  disobedient,  and  rebelled 
against  thee,  and  cast  thy  law  behind  their  backs,  and  slew  thy 
prophets  which  testified  against  them  to  turn  them  to  thee, 
and  they  wrought  great  provocations. 

Job  21 : 15  Whatfs  the  Almighty,  that  we  should  serve  him? 

Ps.  2 : 3 Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and  cast  away 
their  cords  from  us. 

81 : 11  But  my  people  would  not  hearken  to  my  voice ; and 
Israel  would  none  of  me.  12  So  I gave  them  up  unto  their 
own  hearts’  lust : and  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels. 

Pr.  1 : 24  Because  I have  called  and  ye  refused,  I have 
stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded  ; 25  But  ye  have 
set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  reproof. 

Is.  1 : 2 I have  nourished  and  brought  up  children,  and  they 
have  rebelled  against  me. 

30  :8  Now  go,  write  it  before  them  in  a table,  and  note  it  in 
a book,  that  it  may  be  for  ;he  time  to  come  for  ever  and  ever : 
9 That  tiffs  is  a rebellious  people,  lying  children,  children  that 
will  not  hear  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

65  : 2 I have  spread  out  my  hands  all  the  day  unto  a rebel- 
lious people,  which  walketh  in  a way  that  was  not  good,  after 
their  own  thoughts  ; 3 A people  that  provoketh  me  to  anger 
continually  to  my  face. 

Jer.  5 : 23  This  people  hath  a revolting  and  a rebellious 
heart ; they  are  revolted  and  gone. 

Ezk.  2 : 7 And  thou  shalt  speak  my  words  unto  them,  wheth- 
er they  will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear : for  they  are 
most  rebellious.  8 But  thou,  son  of  man,  hear  what  I say 
unto  thee ; Be  not  thou  rebellious  like  that  rebellious  house. 

Zee.  7:11  But  they  refused  to  hearken,  and  pulled  away 
the  shoulder,  and  stopped  their  ears,  that  they  should  not  hear. 
12  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  adamant  stone,  lest  they 
should  Jiear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the  Lord  of  hosts 
hath  sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets. 

160.  Forgetfulness  of  God. 

Dt.  32  : 18  Of  the  Rock  that  begat  thee  thou  art  unmindful, 
and  hast  forgotten  God  that  formed  thee.  19  And  when  the 
Lord  saw  it  he  abhorred  them. 


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DEPRAVITY FORMS  OF. 


Works  of  Darkness. 


Jud.  3 : 7 And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord,  and  forgat  the  Lord  their  God,  and  served  Baalim, 
and  the  groves.  8 Therefore  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  hot 
against  Israel. 

1 S.  12 : 9 And  when  they  forgat  the  Lord  their  God,  he 
sold  them  into  the  hand  of  Sisera. 

Ps.  9 : 17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God. 

10 : 4 The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance, 
will  not  seek  after  God : God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. 

50 : 21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I kept  silence ; 
thou  thoughtest  that  I was  altogether  such  an  one  as  thyself: 
hut  I will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  before  thine  eyes. 
22  Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  1 tear  you  in 
pieces,  and  there  he  none  to  deliver. 

106 : 21  They  forgat  God  their  savior,  which  had  done  great 
things  in  Egypt ; 22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land  of  Ham,  and 
terrible  things  by  the  Red  sea.  23  Therefore  he  said  that  he 
would  destroy  them,  had  not  Moses  his  chosen  stood  before 
him  in  the  breach,  to  turn  away  his  wrath,  lest  he  should  de- 
stroy them. 

Jer.  2 : 32  Can  a maid  forget  her  ornaments,  or  a bride  her 
attire  ? yet  my  people  have  forgotten  me  days  without  number. 

3:21  A voice  was  heard  upon  the  high  places,  weeping  and 
supplications  of  the  children  of  Israel : for  they  have  perverted 
their  way,  and  they  have  forgotten  the  Lord  their  God. 

Ezk.  22  : 12  Thou  hast  greedily  gained  of  thy  neighbors  by 
extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

161.  Works  of  darkness. 

Job  24:14  The  murderer  rising  with  the  light  killeth  the 
poor  and  needy,  and  in  the  night  is  as  a thief.  15  The  eye 
also  of  the  adulterer  waite th  for  the  twilight,  saying,  No  eye 
shall  see  me : and  disguiseth  his  face.  16  In  the  dark  they 
dig  through  houses,  which  they  had  marked  for  themselves  in 
the  day-time : they  know  not  the  light.  17  For  the  morning 
is  to  them  even  as  the  shadow  of  death : if  one  know  them , 
they  are  in  the  terrors  of  the  shadow  of  death. 

Pr.  7 : 6 For  at  the  window  of  my  house  I looked  through 
my  casement,  7 And  beheld  among  the  simple  ones,  I dis- 
cerned among  the  youths,  a young  man  void  of  understanding, 
8 Passing  through  the  street  near  her  corner ; and  he  went 
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162 


Sensuality. 

the  way  to  her  house,  9 In  the  twilight,  in  the  evening,  in  the 
black  and  dark  night. 

Is.  29:15  Wo  unto  them  that  seek  deep  to  hide  their  coun- 
sel from  the  Lord,  and  their  works  are  in  the  dark,  and  they 
say,  Who  seeth  us  ? and  who  knoweth  us  ? 

Ezk.  8 : 12  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  hast  thou 
seen  what  the  ancients  of  the  house  of  Israel  do  in  the  dark, 
every  man  in  the  chambers  of  his  imagery  ? for  they  say,  The 
Lord  seeth  u«  not;  the  Lord  hath  forsaken  the  earth.  13  He 
said  also  unto  me,  Turn  thee  yet  again,  and  thou  shalt  see 
greater  abominations  that  they  do.  • 14  Then  he  brought  me 
to  the  door  of  the  gate  of  the  Lord’s  house  which  was  toward 
the  north;  and  behold,  there  sat  women  weeping  for  Tammuz. 
15  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Hast  thou  seen  this , O son  of  man  ? 
turn  thee  yet  again,  and  thou  shalt  see  greater  abominations 
than  these. 

Ep.  5:11  And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works 
of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them.  12  For  it  is  a shame 
even  to  speak  of  those  things  which  are  done  of  them  in  secret. 

162.  Sensuality. 

Lev.  18  : 24  Defile  not  ye  yourselves  in  any  of  these  things: 
for  in  all  these  the  nations  are  defiled  which  I cast  out  before 
you:  25  And  the  land  is  defiled:  therefore  I do  visit  the  ini- 
quity thereof  upon  it,  and  the  land  itself  vomiteth  out  her  in- 
habitants. 26  Ye  shall  therefore  keep  my  statutes  and  my 
judgments,  and  shall  not  commit  any  of  these  abominations  ; 
neither  any  of  your  own  nation,  nor  any  stranger  that  sojourn- 
eth  among  you : 27  (For  all  these  abominations  have  the  men 
of  the  land  done,  which  were  before  you,  and  the  land  is  de- 
filed ;)  28  That  the  land  spue  not  you  out  also,  when  ye  defile 
it,  as  it  spued  out  the  nations  that  were  before  you. 

Ep.  2 : 3 Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation  in 
times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of  the 
flesh  and  of  the  mind ; and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others. 

Tit.  3:3  For  we  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  dis- 
obedient, deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in 
malice  and  envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

1 Pet.  4:3  For  the  time  past  of  our  life  may  suffice  us  to 
have  wrought  the  will  of  the  Gentiles,  when  we  walked  in  la- 
sciviousness, lusts,  excess  of  wine,  revellings,  banquetings,  and 

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DEPRAVITY FORMS  OF 


Ingratitude  and  Cruelty. 

abominable  idolatries  : 4 Wherein  they  think  it  strange  that 
ye  run  not  with  them  to  the  same  excess  of  riot,  speaking  evil 
of  you. 

2 Pet.  1 : 4 Whereby  are  given  unto  us  exceeding  great  and 
precious  promises  ; that  by  these  ye  might  be  partakers  of  the 
divine  nature,  having  escaped  the  corruption  that  is  in  the 
world  through  lust.  [See  194.] 

163.  Ingratitude  and  cruelty. 

Gen.  40 : 23  Yet  did  not  the  chief  butler  remember  Joseph, 
out  forgat  him. 

49  : 5 Simeon  and  Levi  nre  brethren ; instruments  of  cruelty 
are  in  their  habitations.  6 O my  soul,  come  not  thou  into  their 
secret ; unto  their  assembly,  mine  honor,  be  not  thou  united ! 
for  in  their  anger  they  slew  a man,  and  in  their  self-will  they 
digged  down  a wall. 

Dt.  32 : 6 Do  ye  thus  requite  the  Lord,  O foolish  people  and 
unwise  ? is  not  he  thy  father  that  hath  bought  thee  ? hath  he 
not  made  thee,  and  established  thee  ? 15  But  Jeshurun  waxed 

fat,  and  kicked  : thou  art  waxen  fat,  thou  art  grown  thick,  thou 
art  covered  with  fatness ; then  he  forsook  God  which  made 
him,  and  lightly  esteemed  the  Rock  of  his  salvation. 

Ps.  35:11  False  witnesses  did  rise  up ; they  laid  to  my 
charge  things  that  I knew  not.  12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for 
good  to  the  spoiling  of  my  soul.  13  But  as  for  me,  when  they 
were  sick,  my  clothing  was  sackcloth : I humbled  my  soul  with 
fasting ; and  my  prayer  returned  into  mine  own  bosom.  14  I 
behaved  myself  as  though  he  had  been  my  friend  or  brother  : I 
bowed  down  heavily,  as  one  that  mourneth  for  his  mother. 
15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered  them- 
selves together:  yea, , the  abjects  gathered  themselves  together 
against  me,  and  I knew  it  not ; they  did  tear  me,  and  ceased 
not : 16  With  hypocritical  mockers  in  feasts,  they  gnashed 
upon  me  wdth  their  teeth. 

41:9  Yea,  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom  I trusted, 
which  did  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 

74 : 20  Have  respect  unto  the  covenant : for  the  dark  places 
of  the  earth  are  full  of  the  habitations  of  cruelty. 

Is.  1:2  Hear,  O heavens,  and  give  ear,  O earth : for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken,  I have  nourished  and  brought  up  children, 
and  they  have  rebelled  against  me.  [See  449,  565,  567,  596.] 
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164,  165 


Stupidity — Voluntary  Ignorance. 

164.  Stupidity. 

Ps.  94:  5 They  break  in  pieces  thy  people,  O Lord,  and  af- 
llict  thine  heritage.  6 They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger, 
and  murder  the  fatherless.  7 Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall 
not  see,  neither  shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it.  8 Understand, 
ye  brutish  among  the  people : and  ye  fools,  when  will  ye  be 
wise  ? 

Pr.  6 : 9 How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  O sluggard  ? when  wilt 
thou  arise  out  of  thy  sleep  ? 

Is.  1 : 3 The  ox  knoweth  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his  master’s 
crib  : but  Israel  doth  not  know,  my  people  doth  not  consider. 

5 : 12  And  the  harp,  and  the  viol,  the  tabret,  and  pipe,  and 
wine,  are  in  their  feasts : but  they  regard  not  the  work  of  the 
Lord,  neither  consider  the  operation  of  his  hands.  13  Therefore 
my  people  are  gone  into  captivity,  because  they  have  no  knowl- 
edge. 

Jer.  4 : 22  For  my  people  is  foolish,  they  have  not  known 
me  ; they  are  sottish  children,  and  they  have  none  understand- 
ing : they  are  wise  to  do  evil,  but  to  do  good  they  have  no 
knowledge. 

8:7  Yea,  the  stork  in  the  heaven  knoweth  her  appointed 
times ; and  the  turtle,  and  the  crane,  and  the  swallow,  observe 
the  time  of  their  coming ; but  my  people  know  not  the  judg- 
ment of  the  Lord. 

Hos.  7 : 11  Ephraim  also  is  like  a silly  dove  without  heart. 

Ep.  4 : 19  Who,  being  past  feeling,  have  given  themselves 
over  unto  lasciviousness,  to  work  all  uncleanness  with  greedi- 
ness. 

165.  Voluntary  ignorance , blindness , and  delusion. 

Job  5 : 14  They  meet  with  darkness  in  the  day-time,  and 
grope  in  the  noon-day  as  in  the  night. 

12:25  They  grope  in  the  dark  without  light,  and  he  maketh 
them  to  stagger  like  a drunken  man. 

21 : 13  They  spend  their  days  in  wealth,  and  in  a moment 
go  down  to  the  grave.  14  Therefore  they  say  unto  God,  De- 
part from  us  ; for  we  desire  not  the  knowledge  of  thy  ways. 

Ps.  50 : 16  But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  What  hast  thou 
to  do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  should est  take  my 
covenant  in  thy  mouth  ? 17  Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction 
and  castest  my  words  behind  thee. 

13 


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165 


DEPRAVITY FORMS  OF. 


Voluntary  Ignorance. 

Ps.  58 : 4 They  are  like  the  deaf  adder  that  stoppeth  her  ear ; 
5 Which  will  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of  charmers,  charming 
never  so  wisely. 

82 : 5 They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand : they 
walk  on  in  darkness : all  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are  out 
of  course. 

Pr.  1 : 22  How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  simplicity  ? 
and  the  scorners  delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools  hate 
knowledge?  29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not 
choose  the  fear  of  the  Lord  : 30  They  would  none  of  my 
counsel : they  despised  all  my  reproof. 

4 : 19  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  as  darkness : they  know  not 
at  what  they  stumble. 

Is.  30  : 8 Now  go,  write  it  before  them  in  a table,  and  note 
it  in  a book,  that  it  may  be  for  the  time  to  come  for  ever  and 
ever : 9 That  this  is  a rebellious  people,  lying  children,  chil- 
dren that  will  not  hear  the  law  of  the  Lord  : 10  Which  say 
to  the  seers,  See  not;  and  to  the  prophets,  Prophesy  not  unto 
us  right  things,  speak  unto  us  smooth  things,  prophesy  deceits  : 
11  Get  you  out  of  the  way,  turn  aside  out  of  the  path,  cause 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  to  cease  from  before  us. 

Jer.  17  : 23  They  obeyed  not,  neither  inclined  their  ear,  but 
made  their  neck  stiff,  that  they  might  not  hear,  nor  receive  in- 
struction. 

32 : 33  And  they  have  turned  unto  me  the  back,  and  not  the 
face : though  I taught  them,  rising  up  early  and  teaching  them , 
yet  they  have  not  hearkened  to  receive  instruction. 

Jn.  3 : 19  And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  is  come 
into  the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather  than  light,  be- 
cause their  deeds  were  evil.  20  For  every  one  that  doeth  evil 
hateth  the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his  deeds 
should  be  reproved. 

17  : 25  O righteous  Father,  the  world  hath  not  known  thee. 

Ac.  26 : 17  Delivering  thee  from  the  people,  and  from  the 
Gentiles,  unto  whom  now  I send  thee,  18  To  open  their  eyes, 
and  to  turn  them . from  darkness  to  light,  and  from  the  power 
of  Satan  unto  God,  that  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of  sins, 
and  inheritance  among  them  which  are  sanctified  by  faith  that 
is  in  me. 

Rom.  1 : 21  Because  that  when  they  knew  God,  they  glorified 
him  not  as  God,  neither  were  thankful,  but  became  vain  in 
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166 


Deceit  and  Hypocrisy. 

their  imaginations,  and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened. 
28  And  even  as  they  did  not  like  to  retain  God  in  their  knowl- 
edge, God  gave  them  over  to  a reprobate  mind,  to  do  those 
things  which  are  not  convenient. 

1 Cor.  2 : 14  The  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things  of 
the  Spirit  of  God : for  they  are  foolishness  unto  him : neither 
can  he  know  them , because  they  are  spiritually  discerned. 

Ep.  4 : 18  Having  the  understanding  darkened,  being  alien- 
ated from  the  life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  that  is  in  them, 
because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart. 

1 Jn.  4 : 8 He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God  ; for  God  is 
love. 

166.  Deceit  and  hypocrisy. 

Ps.  10 : 7 His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  deceit  and  fraud. 

12  : 2 They  speak  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbor:  with 
flattering  lips  and  with  a double  heart  do  they  speak. 

28 : 3 Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity,  which  speak  peace  to  their  neighbors,  but 
mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 

52 : 2 Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischiefs ; like  a sharp  razor, 
working  deceitfully. 

Pr.  11 : IS  The  wicked  worketh  a deceitful  work. 

12  : 5 The  counsels  of  the  wicked  are  deceit. 

20  : 14  It  is  naught,  it  is  naught,  saith  the  buyer  : but  when 
he  is  gone  his  way,  then  he  boasteth. 

Is.  44  : 20  He  feedeth  on  ashes : a deceived  heart  hath  turned 
him  aside,  that  he  cannot  deliver  his  soul,  nor  say,  Is  there  not 
a lie  in  my  right  hand  ? 

Jer.  3 : 10  Her  treacherous  sister  Judah  hath  not  turned  unto 
me  with  her  whole  heart,  but  feignedly,  saith  the  Lord. 

8 : 5 They  hold  fast  deceit,  they  refuse  to  return. 

9 : 2 Oh  that  I had  in  the  wilderness  a lodging-place  of  way- 
faring men ; that  I might  leave  my  people,  and  go  from  them  ! 
for  they  he  all  adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous  men. 
3 And  they  bend  their  tongues  like  their  bow  for  lies  : but  they 
are  not  valiant  for  the  truth  upon  the  earth ; for  they  proceed 
from  evil  to  evil,  and  they  know  not  me,  saith  the  Lord.  4 Take 
ye  heed  every  one  of  his  neighbor,  and  trust  ye  notin  any  bro- 
ther : for  every  brother  will  utterly  supplant,  and  every  neighbor 
will  walk  with  slanders.  5 And  they  will  deceive  every  one  his 

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DEPRAVITY FORMS  OF. 


Deceit  and  Hypocrisy. 

neighbor,  and  will  not  speak  the  truth  : they  have  taught  their 
tongue  to  speak  lies,  and  weary  themselves  to  commit  iniquity. 
6 Thine  habitation  is  in  the  midst  of  deceit;  through  deceit 
they  refuse  to  know  me,  saith  the  Lord.  8 Their  tongue  is  as 
an  arrow  shot  out ; it  speaketh  deceit : one  speaketh  peace- 
ably to  his  neighbor  with  his  mouth,  but  in  heart  he  layeth 
his  wait. 

Jer.  17  : 9 The  heart  is  deceitful  above  all  things , and  des- 
perately wicked  : who  can  know  it  ? 

Ezk.  33 : 30  Also,  thou  son  of  man,  the  children  of  thy 
people  still  are  talking  against  thee  by  the  walls  and  in  the 
doors  of  the  houses,  and  speak  one  to  another,  every  one  to  his 
brother,  saying,  Come,  I pray  you.  and  hear  what  is  the  word 
that  cometh  forth  from  the  Lord.  31  And  they  come  unto 
thee  as  the  people  cometh,  and  they  sit  before  thee  as  my 
people,  and  they  hear  thy  words,  but  they  will  not  do  them : 
for  with  their  mouth  they  shew  much  love,  but  their  heart  go- 
eth  after  their  covetousness. 

Hos.  11 : 12  Ephraim  compasseth  me  about  with  lies,  and 
the  house  of  Israel  with  deceit. 

Mat.  23  : 23  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites  ! 
for  ye  pay  tithe  of  mint,  and  anise,  and  cummin,  and  have 
omitted  the  weightier  matters  of  the  law,  judgment,  mercy,  and 
faith : these  ought  ye  to  have  done,  and  not  to  leave  the  other 
undone.  24  Ye  blind  guides,  which  strain  at  a gnat,  and 
swallow  a camel.  25  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites ! for  ye  make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cup  and 
of  the  platter,  but  within  they  are  full  of  extortion  and  excess. 
Mat.  23.  4—30. 

Rom.  1 : 29  Being  filled  with  all  unrighteousness,  fornica- 
tion, wickedness,  covetousness,  maliciousness ; full  of  envy? 
murder,  debate,  deceit,  malignity ; whisperers,  30  Backbiters. 

16  : 18  For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  but  their  own  belly  ; and  by  good  words  and  fair 
speeches  deceive  the  hearts  of  the  simple. 

2 Cor.  11 : 13  For  such  are  false  apostles,  deceitful  workers, 
transforming  themselves  into  the  apostles  of  Christ.  14  And 
no  marvel  ; for  Satan  himself  is  transformed  into  an  angel  of 
light.  15  Therefore  it  is  no  great  thing  if  his  ministers  also 
be  transformed  as  the  ministers  of  righteousness. 

Ep.  4:14  Be  no  more  children,  tossed  to  and  fro,  and  car- 
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167 


Marks  of  Hypocrisy. 

ried  about  with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the  sleight  of  men, 
and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they  lie  in  wait  to  deceive. 

2 Tim.  3:13  Evil  men  and  seducers  shall  wax  worse  and 
worse,  deceiving,  and  being  deceived. 

Heb.  3:13  But  exhort  one  another  daily,  while  it  is  called 
To-day ; lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the  deceitful 
ness  of  sin. 

2 Jn.  7 Many  deceivers  are  entered  into  the  world. 

Rev.  18  : 23  By  thy  sorceries  were  all  nations  deceived. 

167.  Examples  and  marks  of  hypocrisy. 

2 S.  15  : 5 And  it  was  so,  that  when  any  man  came  nigh  to 
him  to  do  him  obeisance,  he  put  forth  his  hand,  and  took  him, 
and  kissed  him.  6 And  on  this  manner  did  Absalom  to  all 
Israel  that  came  to  the  king  for  judgment : so  Absalom  stole 
the  hearts  of  the  men  of  Israel. 

2 K.  10  : 16  Come  with  me,  and  see  my  zeal  for  the  Lord. 

Job  9 : 20  If  I justify  myself,  mine  own  mouth  shall  condemn 
me  : If  I say,  lam  perfect,  it  shall  also  prove  me  perverse. 

Pr.  20  : 6 Most  men  will  proclaim  every  one  his  owTn  good- 
ness : but  a faithful  man  who  can  find  ? 

30  : 12  There  is  a generation  that  are  pure  in  their  own  eyes, 
and  yet  is  not  washed  from  their  filthiness. 

Is.  66  : 5 Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  that  tremble  at  his 
word  ; Y our  brethren  that  hated  you,  that  cast  you  out  for  my 
name’s  sake,  said,  Let  the  Lord  be  glorified : but  he  shall  ap- 
pear to  your  joy,  and  they  shall  be  ashamed. 

Mat.  23 : 14  Ye  devour  widows’  houses,  and  for  a pretence 
make  long  prayer.  23  Ye  pay  tithe  of  mint,  and  anise,  and 
cummin,  and  have  omitted  the  weightier  matters  of  the  law, 
judgment,  mercy  and  faith. 

26 : 48  Now,  he  that  betrayed  him,  gave  them  a sign,  say- 
ing, Whomsoever  I shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he ; hold  him  fast. 
49  And  forthwith  he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said,  Hail,  Master; 
and  kissed  him. 

Lk.  18 : 11  The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus  with  him- 
self, God,  I thank  thee,  that  I am  not  as  other  men  are,  extor- 
tioners, unjust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this  publican.  12  I fast 
twice  in  the  week,  I give  tithes  of  all  that  I possess. 

Rom.  16  : 18  By  good  words  and  fair  speeches  deceive  the 
hearts  of  the  simple. 

IXf3*  For  other  forms  of  human  depravity,  see  Pride,  Flat- 
13*  149 


168—170 


DEPRAVITY, DESPONDENCY. 


Restraints  removed — Identity  of  Human  Nature — Despondency  reproved. 

tery,  Slander,  Intemperance,  Swearing,  Idolatry,  Lying,  Steal- 
ing, Lewdness,  Slavery  and  Oppression,  Persecution,  War. 

168.  Removing  restraints  develops  human  depravity. 

Ex.  32  : 22  And  Aaron  said,  Let  not  the  anger  of  my  lord 
wax  hot : thou  knowest  the  people,  that  they  are  set  on  mis- 
chief. 23  For  they  said  unto  me,  Make  us  gods  which  shall 
go  before  us  : for  as  for  this  Moses,  the  man  that  brought  us 
up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is  become  of  him. 

2 K.  8:12  And  Hazael  said,  Why  weepeth  my  lord  ? And 
he  answered,  Because  I know  the  evil  that  thou  wilt  do  unto 
the  children  of  Israel : their  strong  holds  wilt  thou  set  on  fire, 
and  their  young  men  wilt  thou  slay  with  the  sword,  and  wilt 
dash  their  children,  and  rip  up  their  women  with  child. 
13  And  Hazael  said,  But  what ! is  thy  servant  a dog,  that  he 
should  do  this  great  thing?  And  Elisha  answered,  The  Lord 
hath  shewed  me  that  thou  shalt  be  king  over  Syria. 

Ec.  8:11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  ex- 
ecuted speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

169.  Human  nature  essentially  the  same. 

Pr.  27  : 19  As  in  water  face  answereth  to  face,  so  the  heart 
of  man  to  man. 

DESPONDENCY 

170.  Despondency  exemplified  and  reproved. 

Gen.  37  : 34  And  Jacob  rent  his  clothes,  and  put  sackcloth 
upon  his  loins,  and  mourned  for  his  son  many  days.  35  And 
all  his  sons  and  all  his  daughters  rose  up  to  comfort  him  ; but 
he  refused  to  be  comforted ; and  he  said,  For  I will  go  down 
into  the  grave  unto  my  son  mourning.  Thus  his  father  wept 
for  him. 

Pr.  12  : 25  Heaviness  in  the  heart  of  man  maketh  it  stoop : 
but  a good  word  maketh  it  glad. 

Is.  40 : 27  Why  sayest  thou,  O Jacob,  and  speakest,  O Is- 
rael, My  way  is  hid  from  the  Lord,  and  my  judgment  is  passed 
over  from  my  God  ? 28  Hast  thou  not  known  ? hast  thou  not 

heard,  that  the  everlasting  God,  the  Lord,  the  Creator  of  the 
ends  of  the  earth,  fainteth  not,  neither  is  weary  ? there  is  no 
searching  of  his  understanding.  29  He  giveth  power  to  the 
faint ; and  to  them  that  have  no  might  he  increaseth  strength. 
150 


DILIGENCE. 


171 


Required  and  encouraged. 

DILIGENCE. 

171.  Diligence  required  and  encouraged. 

Ex.  20 : 9 Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work. 

2 Ch.  31:21  And  in  every  work  that  he  began  in  the  ser- 
vice of  the  house  of  God,  and  in  the  law,  and  in  the  command- 
ments, to  seek  his  God,  he  did  it  with  all  his  heart,  and  pros- 
pered. 

Pr.  10 : 4 He  becometh  poor  that  dealeth  with  a slack  hand : 
but  the  hand  of  the  diligent  maketh  rich.  5 He  that  gather- 
eth  in  summer  is  a wise  son  : hut  he  that  sleepeth  in  harvest 
is  a son  that  causeth  shame. 

12 : 24  The  hand  of  the  diligent  shall  bear  rule : but  the 
slothful  shall  be  under  tribute. 

13 : 4 The  soul  of  the  sluggard  desireth,  and  hath  nothing : 
but  the  soul  of  the  diligent  shall  be  made  fat. 

22 : 29  Seest  thou  a man  diligent  in  his  business  ? he  shall 
stand  before  kings  ; he  shall  not  stand  before  mean  men. 

28 : 19  He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  have  plenty  of  bread  : 
but  he  that  followeth  after  vain  persons  shall  have  poverty 
enough. 

Ec.  5 : 12  The  sleep  of  a laboring  man  is  sweet,  whether  he 
eat  little  or  much. 

9 : 10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do,  do  it  with  thy 
might,  for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge,  nor 
wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

Rom.  2:7  To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-do- 
ing, seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality ; eternal  life. 
11  Not  slothful  in  business ; fervent  in  spirit ; serving  the  Lord. 

Gal.  4 : 18  But  it  is  good  to  be  zealously  affected  always  in 
a good  thing , and  not  only  when  I am  present  with  you. 

Ep.  4 : 28  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  no  more  : but  rather  let 
him  labor,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  good, 
that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

Ph.  3 : 13  Brethren,  I count  not  myself  to  have  apprehended : 
but  this  one  thing  I do , forgetting  those  things  which  are  be- 
hind, and  reaching  forth  unto  those  things  which  are  before, 
14  I press  toward  the  mark  for  the  prize  of  the  high  calling  of 
God  in  Christ  Jesus. 

Col.  1 : 10  Walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all  pleasing,  being 
fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowledge 
of  God. 


151 


172 


DRESS. 


Dress  and  Conformity  to  the  World. 

1 Th.  4:11  And  that  ye  study  to  be  quiet,  and  to  do  your 
own  business,,  and  to  work  with  your  own  hands,  as  we  com- 
manded you ; 12  That  ye  may  walk  honestly  toward  tnem  that 
are  without,  and  that  ye  may  have  lack  of  nothing. 

1 Tim.  5 : 8 But  if  any  provide  not  for  his  own,  and  espe- 
cially for  those  of  his  own  house,  he  hath  denied  the  faith,  and 
is  worse  than  an  infidel. 

Tit.  2 : 14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works. 

DRESS. 

172.  Dress  and  conformity  to  the  world . 

Is.  3 : 16  Moreover  the  Lord  saith,  Because  the  daughters 
of  Zion  are  haughty,  and  walk  with  stretched  forth  necks  and 
wanton  eyes,  walking  and  mincing  as  they  go,  and  making  a 
tinkling  with  their  feet : 17  Therefore  the  Lord  will  smite  with 
a scab  me  crown  of  the  head  of  the  daughters  of  Zion,  and 
the  Lord  will  discover  their  secret  parts.  18  In  that  day  the 
Lord  will  take  away  the  bravery  of  their  tinkling  ornaments 
about  their  feet , and  their  cauls,  and  their  round  tires  like  the 
moon,  19  The  chains,  and  the  bracelets,  and  the  mufflers, 
20  The  bonnets,  and  the  ornaments  of  the  legs,  and  the  head- 
bands,  and  the  tablets,  and  the  ear-rings,  21  The  rings,  and 
nose-jewels,  22  The  changeable  suits  of  apparel,  and  the 
mantles,  and  the  wimples,  and  the  crisping-pins,  23  The 
glasses,  and  the  fine  linen,  and  the  hoods,  and  the  vails. 
24  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  instead  of  sweet  smell  there 
shall  be  stink ; and  instead  of  a girdle  a rent ; and  instead  of 
well  set  hair  baldness  ; and  instead  of  a stomacher  a girding 
of  sackcloth  : and  burning  instead  of  beauty. 

Rom.  12  : 2 And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world : but  be  ye 
transformed  by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove 
what  is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. 

1 Tim.  2 : 9 In  like  manner  also,  that  women  adorn  them- 
selves in  modest  apparel,  with  shamefacedness  and  sobriety ; 
not  with  broidered  hair,  or  gold,  or  pearls,  or  costly  array, 
10  But  (which  becometh  women  professing  godliness)  with 
good  works. 

1 Pet.  3 : 3 Whose  adorning  let  it  not  be  that  outward 
adorning  of  plaiting  the  hair,  and  of  wearing  of  gold,  or  of 
152 


ENVY* — E RROR. 


173,  174 


Envy  to  be  avoided — Error  destructive. 

putting  on  of  apparel ; 4 But  let  it  be  the  hidden  man  of  the 
heart,  in  that  which  is  not  corruptible,  even  the  ornament  of  a 
meek  and  quiet  spirit,  which  is  in  the  sight  of  God  of  great 
price.  For  after  this  manner  in  the  old  time  the  holy  women 
also,  who  trusted  in  God,  adorned  themselves,  being  in  subjec- 
tion unto  their  own  husbands. 

ENVY. 

173.  Envy  to  be  avoided. 

Job  5 : 2 For  wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy  slayeth 
the  silly  one. 

Ps.  37 : 1 Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity.  2 For  they  shall 
soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

Pr.  3:31  Envy  thou  not  the  oppressor,  and  choose  none  of 
his  ways. 

14 : 30  A sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh,  but  envy  the 
rottenness  of  the  bones. 

23 : 17  Let  not  thy  heart  envy  sinners. 

24 : 1 Be  not  thou  envious  against  evil  men,  neither  desire  to 
be  with  them  : 2 For  their  heart  studieth  destruction,  and  their 
lips  talk  of  mischief.  19  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  men , 
neither  be  thou  envious  at  the  wicked ; 20  For  there  shall  be 
no  reward  to  the  evil  man;  the  candle  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
put  out. 

27 : 4 Wrath  is  cruel,  and  anger  is  outrageous  ; but  who  is 
able  to  stand  before  envy  7 

Rom.  13: 13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day:  not  in 
rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness, 
not  in  strife  and  envying. 

Jam.  3 : 14  But  if  ye  have  bitter  envying  and  strife  in  your 
hearts,  glory  not,  and  lie  not  against  the  truth.  15  This  wis- 
dom descendeth  not  from  above,  but  is  earthly,  sensual,  devilish. 
16  For  where  envying  and  strife  is , there  is  confusion  and 
every  evil  work. 

ERROR. 

174.  Error  the  means  of  corruption  and  destruction. 

Pr.  19 : 27  Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instruction  that  causeth 
to  err  from  the  words  of  knowledge. 

Mat.  16 : 12  Then  understood  they  how  that  he  bade  them 

153 


175,  176 


ERROR. 


Designed  to  try  us — Errorists. 

not  beware  of  the  leaven  of  bread,  but  of  the  doctrine  of  the 
Pharisees  and  of  the  Sqidducees. 

1 Cor.  15:33  Be  not  deceived:  Evil  communications  cor- 
rupt good  manners. 

Gal  1 : 6 I marvel  that  ye  are  so  soon  removed  from  him 
that  called  you  into  the  grace  of  Christ,  unto  another  gospel : 
7 Which  is  not  another ; but  there  be  some  that  trouble  you, 
and  would  pervert  the  gospel  of  Christ. 

5 : 9 A little  leaven  leaveneth  the  whole  lump. 

2 Tim.  2 : 16  But  shun  profane  and  vain  babblings : for  they 
will  increase  unto  more  ungodliness.  17  And  their  word  will 
eat  as  doth  a canker:  of  whom  is  Hymeneus  and  Philetus  ; 
18  Who  concerning  the  truth  have  erred,  saying  that  the 
resurrection  is  past  already,  and  overthrow  the  faith  of  some. 

2 Pet.  2 : 1 But  there  were  false  prophets  also  among  the 
people,  even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who 
privily  shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the 
Lord  that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift  de- 
struction. 

175.  Heresies  and  errors  designed  and  adapted  to  try  man- 
kind. 

Dt.  13:1  If  there  arise  among  you  a prophet,  or  a dreamer 
of  dreams,  and  giveth  thee  a sign  or  a wonder,  2 And  the 
sign  or  the  wonder  come  to  pass,  whereof  he  spake  unto  thee, 
saying,  Let  us  go  after  other  gods,  which  thou  hast  not  known, 
and  let  us  serve  them ; 3 Thou  shalt  not  hearken  unto  the 
words  of  that  prophet,  or  that  dreamer  of  dreams : for  the 
Lord  your  God  proveth  you,  to  know  whether  ye  love  the 
Lord  your  God  with  all  your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul. 

1 Cor.  11 : 19  For  there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you, 
that  they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  among 
you. 

176.  Errorists  not  to  be  fellowshipped. 

Gal.  1 : 8 But  though  we,  or  an  angel  from  heaven,  preach 
any  other  gospel  unto  you  than  that  which  we  have  preached 
unto  you,  let  him  be  accursed.  9 As  we  said  before,  so  say  I 
now  again,  If  any  man  preach  any  other  gospel  unto  you  than 
that  ye  have  received,  let  him  be  accursed. 

Tit.  3 : 10  A man  that  is  an  heretic,  after  the  first  and  second 
154 


EXAMPLE. 


177,  178 


Good  Example — Bad  Example. 

admonition,  reject;  11  Knowing  that  he  that  is  such,  is  sub- 
verted, and  sinneth,  being  condemned  of  himself. 

[See  102,  and  415.] 

EXAMPLE. 

177.  Good  examples  required . 

Mat.  5 : 16  Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they 
may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven. 

Col.  4 : 5 Walk  in  wisdom  toward  them  that  are  without,  re- 
deeming the  time. 

1 Tim.  4 : 12  Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth ; but  be  thou  an 
example  of  the  believers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity, 
in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity. 

Tit.  2 : 7 In  all  things  shewing  thyself  a pattern  of  good 
works : in  doctrine  shewing  uncorruptness,  gravity,  sincerity, 
8 Sound  speech  that  cannot  be  condemned ; that  he  that  is  of 
the  contrary  part  may  be  ashamed,  having  no  evil  thing  to 
say  of  you. 

178.  Good  examples  to  he  followed — Bad  ones  to  be  avoided . 

Ex.  23 : 2 Thou  shalt  not  follow  a multitude  to  do  evil. 

Mat.  23 : 3 All  therefore  whatsoever  they  bid  you  observe, 

that  observe  and  do  : but  do  not  ye  after  their  works  : for  they 
say,  and  do  not. 

Rom.  12  : 2 And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world  : but  be  ye 
transformed  by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove 
what  is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. 

1 Cor.  11  : 1 Be  ye  followers  of  me,  even  as  I also  am  of 
Christ. 

Ph.  3 : 17  Brethren,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark 
them  which  walk  so  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensample. 

Heb.  6 : 12  That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of  them 
who  through  faith  and  patience  inherit  the  promises. 

13:7  Remember  them  which  have  the  rule  over  you,  who 
have  spoken  unto  you  the  word  of  God : whose  faith  follow, 
considering  the  end  of  their  conversation. 

Jam.  5 : 10  Take,  my  brethren,  the  prophets,  who  have  spoken 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  an  example  of  suffering  affliction 
and  of  patience. 

1 Pet.  2:21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called : because 

155 


179—181 


EXTRAVAGANCE FAITH. 


Extravagance  Sinful — Nature  of  Faith — Necessity  of. 

Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye  should 
follow  his  steps. 

3 Jn.  11  Beloved,  follow  not  that  which  is  evil,  but  that  which 
is  good.  [See  48,  Christ’s  Example.] 

EXTRAVAGANCE. 

179.  Extravagance  and  prodigality  sinful. 

Lk.  15 : 13  And  not  many  days  after,  the  younger  son 
gathered  all  together,  and  took  his  journey  into  a far  country, 
and  there  wasted  his  substance  with  riotous  living.  17  And 
when  he  came  to  himself,  he  said,  How  many  hired  servants 
of  my  father’s  have  bread  enough  and  to  spare,  and  I perish 
with  hunger  ! 18  I will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him,  Father,  I have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee.  [See  Dress,  172.] 

FAITH. 

180.  Nature  of  true  faith. 

Rom.  10:9  If  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord 
Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised 
him  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  10  For  with  the 
neart,  man  believeth  unto  righteousness ; and  with  the  mouth, 
confession  is  made  unto  salvation.  11  For  the  scripture  saith, 
Whosoever  believeth  on  him  shall  not  be  ashamed. 

Heb.  11:1  Now  faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for, 
and  the  evidence  of  things  not  seen. 

181.  Faith  in  Christ , and  belief  of  the  truth , necessary  to  sal- 
vation. 

Mk.  16 : 15  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature.  16  He  that  believeth 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ; but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall 
be  damned. 

Jn.  1 : 12  As  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power 
to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name. 

3 : 16  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  be- 
gotten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish 
but  have  everlasting  life.  36  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son 
hath  everlasting  life  : and  he  that  believeth  not  the  Son,  shall 
not  see  life ; but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him. 

156 


FAITH. 


181 


Necessity  of. 

6 : 28  Then  said  they  unto  him,  What  shall  we  do,  that  we 
might  work  the  works  of  God?  29  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  them,  This  is  the  work  of  God,  that  ye  believe  on  him 
whom  he  hath  sent.  40  This  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me, 
that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and  believeth  on  him,  may 
nave  everlasting  life : and  I will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. 

8 : 24  If  ye  believe  not  that  I am  he,  ye  shall  die  in  your 
sins.  44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of  your 
father  ye  will  do  : he  was  a murderer  from  the  beginning,  and 
abode  not  in  the  truth:  because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
47  He  that  is  of  God,  heareth  God’s  words : ye  therefore  hear 
them  not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God. 

11:25  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I am  the  resurrection,  and  the 
life : he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall 
he  live : 26  And  whosoever  liveth,  and  believeth  in  me,  shall 
never  die. 

Ac.  10  : 43  To  him  give  all  the  prophets  witness,  that  through 
his  name  whosoever  believeth  in  him  shall  receive  remission 
of  sins. 

16  : 31  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be 
saved,  and  thy  house. 

Rom.  4 : 5 But  to  him  that  worketh  not,  but  believeth  on 
him  that  justifieth  the  ungodly,  his  faith  is  counted  for  righte- 
ousness. 

10  : 4 For  Christ  is  the  end  of  the  law  for  righteousness  to 
every  one  that  believeth. 

Gal.  2 : 16  Knowing  that  a man  is  not  justified  by  the  works 
of  the  law,  but  by  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  even  we  have  be- 
lieved in  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by  the  faith 
of  Christ,  and  not  by  the  works  of  the  law : for  by  the  works 
of  the  law  shall  no  flesh  be  justified. 

2 Th.  2 : 10  And  with  all  deceivableness  of  unrighteousness 
in  them  that  perish  ; because  they  received  not  the  love  of  the 
truth,  that  they  might  be  saved.  11  And  for  this  cause  God 
shall  send  them  strong  delusion,  that  they  should  believe  a lie  : 
12  That  they  all  might  be  damned  who  believed  not  the  truth, 
but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Heb.  11:6  Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him  : for 
he  that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is 
* rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

1 Jn.  2:  23  Whosoever  denieth  the  Son,  the  same  hath  not 
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Examples. 

the  Father : [ but  he  that  acknouledgeth  the  Son  hath  the  Fa • 
ther  also.'] 

1 Jn.  5 : 10  He  that  belie  veth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the  wit- 
ness in  himself:  he  that  belie  veth  not  God,  hath  made  him  a 
liar,  because  he  believeth  not  the  record  that  God  gave  of  his 
Son.  11  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God  hath  given  to  us 
eternal  life : and  this  life  is  in  his  Son.  12  He  that  hath  the 
Son,  hath  life ; and  he  that  hath  not  the  Son  of  God,  hath  not 
life.  13  These  things  have  I written  unto  you  that  believe  on 
the  name  of  the  Son  of  God  ; that  ye  may  know  that  ye  have 
eternal  life,  and  that  ye  may  believe  on  the  name  of  the  Son 
of  God. 

2 Jn.  9 Whosoever  transgresseth,  and  abideth  not  in  the 
doctrine  of  Christ,  hath  not  God.  He  that  abideth  in  the  doc- 
trine of  Christ,  he  hath  both  the  Father  and  the  Son.  10  If 
there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring  not  this  doctrine,  receive 
him  not  into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God  speed:  11  For 
he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed,  is  partaker  of  his  evil  deeds. 

3 Jn.  4 I have  no  greater  joy  than  to  hear  that  my  children 
walk  in  truth. 

1 82.  Examples , effects , and  evidence  of  faith . 

Rom.  4 : 20  He  [Abraham]  staggered  not  at  the  promise  of 
God  through  unbelief;  but  was  strong  in  faith,  giving  glory  to 
God  ; 21  And  being  fully  persuaded,  that  what  he  had  prom- 
ised, he  was  able  also  to  perform. 

2 Cor.  5 : 7 (For  we  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight :)  8 We  are 
confident,  l say , and  willing  rather  to  be  absent  from  the  body, 
and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 

Gal.  2 : 20  I am  crucified  with  Christ : nevertheless,  I live  ; 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me  : and  the  life  which  I now 
live  in  the  flesh,  I live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

Heb.  11:7  By  faith  Noah,  being  warned  of  God  of  things 
not  seen  as  yet,  moved  with  fear,  prepared  an  ark  to  the  saving 
of  his  house  ; by  the  which  he  condemned  the  world,  and  be- 
came heir  of  the  righteousness  which  is  by  faith.  8 By  faith 
Abraham,  when  he  was  called  to  go  out  into  a place  which 
he  should  after  receive  for  an  inheritance,  obeyed  ; and  he  went 
out  not  knowing  whither  he  went.  9 By  faith  he  sojourned  in 
the  land  of  promise,  as  in  a strange  country,  dwelling  in  tab- 
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Effects  and  Evidence  of— Strong  Faith  required. 

ernacles  with  Isaac  and  Jacob,  the  heirs  with  him  of  the  same 
promise  : 10  For  he  looked  for  a city  which  hath  foundations, 
whose  builder  and  maker  is  God.  13  These  all  died  in  faith, 
not  having  received  the  promises,  but  having  seen  them  afar 
off,  and  were  persuaded  of  them,  and  embraced  them , and  con- 
fessed that  they  were  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  the  earth. 

Effects. 

Heb.  11 : 32  And  what  shall  I more  say?  for  the  time  would 
fail  me  to  tell  of  Gedeon,  and  of  Barak,  and  of  Samson,  and  of 
Jephthae,  of  David  also,  and  Samuel,  and  of  the  prophets  : 

33  Who  through  faith  subdued  kingdoms,  wrought  righte- 
ousness, obtained  promises,  stopped  the  mouths  of  lions, 

34  Quenched  the  violence  of  fire,  escaped  the  edge  of  the 
sword,  out  of  weakness  were  made  strong,  waxed  valiant  in 
fight,  turned  to  flight  the  armies  of  the  aliens.  [See  the  whole 
chapter.] 

1 Pet.  1 : 8 Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love  ; in  whom, 
though  now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  and  full  of  glory : 9 Receiving  the  end  of  your 
faith,  even  the  salvation  of  your  souls. 

1 Jn.  5 : 4 For  whatsoever  is  born  of  God,  overcometh  the 
world : and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even 
our  faith.  5 Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he 
that  belie veth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ? 

Evidence . 

Jam.  2 : 14  What  doth  it  profit,  my  brethren,  though  a man 
say  he  hath  faith,  and  have  not  works  ? can  faith  save  him  ? 

15  If  a brother  or  sister  be  naked,  and  destitute  of  daily  food, 

16  And  one  of  you  say  unto  them,  Depart  in  peace,  be  ye 
warmed  and  filled  notwithstanding  ye  give  them  not  those 
things  which  are  needful  to  the  body:  what  doth  it  profit? 

17  Even  so  faith,  if  it  hath  not  works,  is  dead,  being  alone. 

18  Yea,  a man  may  say,  Thou  hast  faith,  and  1 have  works : 
shew  me  thy  faith  without  thy  works,  and  I will  shew  thee 
my  faith  by  my  works. 

183.  Strength  of  faith  and  stability  required. 

1 Cor.  15  : 58  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  stead- 
fast, unmovable,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord, 

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Strong  Faith  required. 

forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the 
Lord. 

1 Cor.  16  : 13  Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the  faith,  quit  you  like 
men,  be  strong. 

Ep.  6 : 10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and 
in  the  power  of  his  might.  11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God, 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil. 

12  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places. 

13  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done 
all,  to  stand. 

Ph.  1 : 27  Only  let  your  conversation  be  as  it  becometh  the 
gospel  of  Christ : that  whether  I come  and  see  you.  or  else  be 
absent,  I may  hear  of  your  affairs,  that  ye  stand  fast  in  one 
spirit,  with  one  mind  striving  together  for  the  faith  of  the 
gospel : 28  And  in  nothing  terrified  by  your  adversaries. 

Col.  1:21  And  you,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  ene- 
mies in  your  mind  by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  recon- 
ciled, 22  In  the  body  of  his  flesh  through  death,  to  present 
you  holy,  and  unblamable,  and  unreprovable,  in  his  sight : 
23  If  ye  continue  in  the  faith  grounded  and  settled,  and  be  not 
moved  away  from  the  hope  of  the  gospel. 

2 : 5 For  though  I be  absent  in  the  flesh,  yet  am  I with 
you  in  the  spirit,  joying  and  beholding  your  order,  and  the 
steadfastness  of’  your  faith  in  Christ.  6 As  ye  have  therefore 
received  Christ  Jesus  the  Lord,  so  walk  ye  in  him : 7 Rooted 
and  built  up  in  him,  and  stablished  in  the  faith,  as  ye  have  been 
taught,  abounding  therein  with  thanksgiving. 

2 Tim.  1 : 13  Hold  fast  the  form  of  sound  words,  which  thou 
hast  heard  of  me,  in  faith  and  love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

Heb.  10:23  Let  us  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  with- 
out wavering;  for  he  is  faithful  that  promised. 

1 Pet.  5 : 8 Be  sober,  be  vigilant ; because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour : 9 Whom  resist  steadfast  in  the  faith,  knowing 
that  the  same  afflictions  are  accomplished  in  your  brethren 
that  are  in  the  world. 

2 Pet.  3 : 17  Ye  therefore,  beloved,  seeing  ye  know  these 

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184,  185 


Contending  for — Faith  of  Miracles. 

things  before,  beware  lest  ye  also,  being  led  away  with  the 
error  of  the  wicked,  fall  from  your  own  steadfastness. 

184.  Contending  for  the  faith. 

Ph.  1 : 27  Stand  fast  in  one  spirit,  with  one  mind  striving 
together  for  the  faith  of  the  gospel. 

Jude  3 Earnestly  contend  for  the  faith  which  was  once 
delivered  unto  the  saints. 

185.  Faith  of  miracles , and  the  peculiar  promises  to  it. 

Mat.  14:29  And  when  Peter  was  come  down  out  of  the 

ship,  he  walked  on  the  water,  to  go  to  Jesus.  30  But  when 
he  saw  the  wind  boisterous,  he  was  afraid  ; and  beginning  to 
sink,  he  cried,  saying,  Lord,  save  me.  31  And  immediately 
Jesus  stretched  forth  his  hand,  and  caught  him,  and  said  unto 
him,  O thou  of  little  faith,  wherefore  didst  thou  doubt  ? 

21:20  And  when  the  disciples  saw  it , they  marvelled,  say- 
ing, How  soon  is  the  fig-tree  withered  away ! 21  Jesus  an- 

swered and  said  unto  them,  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  If  ye  have 
faith,  and  doubt  not,  ye  shall  not  only  do  this  which  is  done  to 
the  fig-tree,  but  also,  if  ye  shall  say  unto  this  mountain,  Be  thou 
removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into  the  sea ; it  shall  be  done. 
22  And  all  things  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believ- 
ing,  ye  shall  receive. 

Mk.  11 : 23  For  verily  I say  unto  you,  That  wdiosoever  shall 
say  unto  this  mountain,  Be  thou  removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into 
the  sea ; and  shall  not  doubt  in  his  heart,  but  shall  believe 
that  those  things  which  he  saith  shall  come  to  pass ; he  shall 
have  whatsoever  he  saith.  24  Therefore  I say  unto  you, 
What  things  soever  ye  desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye 
receive  them , and  ye  shall  have  them. 

16:  17  And  these  signs  shall  follow  them  that  believe:  In 
my  name  shall  they  cast  out  devils  ; they  shall  speak  with 
new  tongues : 18  They  shall  take  up  serpents ; and  if  they 
drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not  hurt  them  ; they  shall  lay 
hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall  recover. 

Jn.  14  : 12  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He  that  believe th 
on  me,  the  works  that  I do  shall  he  do  also ; and  greater 
works  than  these  shall  he  do  ; because  I go  unto  my  Father. 
13  Ana  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name,  that  will  I do, 
that  the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son. 

J am.  5 : 14  Is  any  sick  among  you  ? let  him  call  for  the  el- 
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186,  187 


FAITH. 


Of  Miracles — Spurious  Faith. 

ders  of  the  church  ; and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him 
with  oil  in  the  name  of  the  Lord : 15  And  the  prayer  of  faith 
shall  save  the  sick,  and  the  Lord  shall  raise  him  up ; and  if  he 
have  committed  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him. 

186.  Was  the  faith  of  miracles  saving  faith  ? 

Mat.  7 : 22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ? and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  out  devils  ? and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works? 
23  And  then  will  I profess  unto  them,  I never  knew  you : de- 
part from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 

1 Cor.  13:1  Though  1 speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and 
of  angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I am  become  as  sounding 
brass,  or  a tinkling  cymbal.  2 And  though  I have  the  gift  of 
prophecy,  and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge ; 
and  though  I have  all  faith,  so  that  I could  remove  mountains, 
and  have  not  charity,  I am  nothing. 

2 Pet.  2 : 15  Which  have  forsaken  the  right  way,  and  are 
gone  astray,  following  the  way  of  Balaam  the  son  of  Bosor, 
who  loved  the  wages  of  unrighteousness ; 16  But  was  rebuked 
for  his  iniquity : the  dumb  ass,  speaking  with  man’s  voice,  for- 
bade the  madness  of  the  prophet.  17  These  are  wells  with- 
out water,  clouds  that  are  carried  with  a tempest ; to  whom 
the  mist  of  darkness  is  reserved  for  ever. 

187.  Spurious  faith,  and  formality . 

Ac.  8 : 13  Then  Simon  himself  believed  also  : and  when  he 
was  baptized,  he  continued  with  Philip,  and  wondered,  behold- 
ing the  miracles  and  signs  which  were  done.  21  Thou  hast 
neither  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter : for  thy  heart  is  not  right 
in  the  sight  of  God.  37  If  thou  believest  with  all  thy  heart, 
thou  mayest. 

1 Cor.  7 : 19  Circumcision  is  nothing,  and  uncircumcision  is 
nothing,  but  the  keeping  of  the  commandments  of  God. 

Gal.  5 :6  For  in  Jesus  Christ  neither  circumcision  availeth 
any  thing,  nor  uncircumcision ; but  faith  which  worketh  by  love. 

2 Tim.  3 : 5 Having  a form  of  godliness,  but  denying  the 
power  thereof:  from  such  turn  away. 

Jam.  2 : 19  Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God;  thou  doest 
well : the  devils  also  believe,  and  tremble. 

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188,  189 


Directions  for — Fasting  exemplified. 


FASTING. 

188.  Directions  for  fasting. 

Is.  58 : 4 Behold,  ye  fast  for  strife  and  debate,  and  to  smite 
with  the  fist  of  wickedness  : ye  shall  not  fast  as  ye  do  this  day, 
to  make  your  voice  to  be  heard  on  high.  5 Is  it  such  a fast 
that  I have  chosen  ? a day  for  a man  to  afflict  his  soul  ? is  it 
to  bow  down  his  head  as  a bulrush,  and  to  spread  sackcloth 
and  ashes  under  him  ? wilt  thou  call  this  a fast,  and  an  accept- 
able day  to  the  Lord  ? 6 Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I have  cho- 

sen? to  loose  the  bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  bur- 
dens, and  to  let  the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every 
yoke  ? 7 Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that 

thou  bring  the  poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ? when  thou 
seest  the  naked,  that  thou  cover  him  ; and  that  thou  hide  not 
thyself  from  thine  own  flesh  ? 

Mat.  6 : 16  Moreover,  when  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites, 
of  a sad  countenance  : for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they 
may  appear  unto  men  to  fast.  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  They 
have  their  reward.  17  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint 
thine  head,  and  wash  thy  face  ; 18  That  thou  appear  not  unto 
men,  to  fast,  but  unto  thy  Father,  which  is  in  secret : and  thy 
Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly. 

9 : 15  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Can  the  children  of  the 
bride-chamber  mourn,  as  long  as  the  bridegroom  is  with  them  ? 
but  the  days  will  come,  when  the  bride-groom  shall  be  taken 
from  them,  and  then  shall  they  fast. 

189.  Fasting  exemplified. 

Ezra  8 : 21  Then  I proclaimed  a fast  there,  at  the  river  of 
Ahava,  that  we  might  afflict  ourselves  before  our  God,  to  seek 
of  him  a right  way  for  us,  and  for  our  little  ones,  and  for  all 
our  substance.  22  For  I was  ashamed  to  require  of  the  king 
a band  of  soldiers  and  horsemen  to  help  us  against  the  enemy 
in  the  way : because  we  had  spoken  unto  the  king,  saying, 
The  hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  for  good  that  seek  him; 
but  his  power  and  his  wrath  is  against  all  them  that  forsake 
him.  23  So  we  fasted  and  besought  our  God  for  this : and  he 
was  entreated  of  us. 

Dan.  9 : 3 And  I set  my  face  unto  the  Lord  God,  to  seek  by 
prayer  and  supplications,  with  fasting,  and  sackcloth,  and  ashes. 

Jonah  3 : 5 So  the  people  of  Nineveh  believed  God,  and  pro* 

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Female  Industry. 

claimed  a fast.,  and  put  on  sackcloth,  from  the  greatest  of  them 
even  to  the  least  of  them.  6 For  word  came  unto  the  king  of 
Nineveh,  and  he  arose  from  his  throne,  and  he  laid  his  robe 
from  him,  and  covered  him  with  sackcloth,  and  sat  in  ashes. 
7 And  he  caused  it  to  be  proclaimed  and  published  through 
Nineveh  by  the  decree  of  the  king  and  his  nobles,  saying,  Let 
neither  man  nor  beast,  herd  nor  flock,  taste  any  thing  : let  them 
not  feed,  nor  drink  water : 8 But  let  man  and  beast  be  covered 
with  sackcloth,  and  cry  mightily  unto  God : yea,  let  them  turn 
every  one  from  his  evil  way,  and  from  the  violence  that  is  in 
their  hands.  9 Who  can  tell  if  God  will  turn  and  repent,  and 
turn  away  from  his  fierce  anger,  that  we  perish  not?  10  And 
God  saw  their  works,  that  they  turned  from  their  evil  way ; 
and  God  repented  of  the  evil  that  he  had  said  that  he  would 
do  unto  them  ; and  he  did  it  not. 

Mat.  4 : 1 Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the  wil- 
derness, to  be  tempted  of  the  devil.  2 And  when  he  had 
fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterwards  an  hun- 
gered. 

Lk.  2 : 37  She  was  a widow  of  about  four  score  and  four 
years,  which  departed  not  from  the  temple,  but  served  God 
with  fastings  and  prayers  night  and  day. 

Ac.  10 : 30  And  Cornelius  said,  Four  days  ago  I was  fasting 
unto  this  hour ; and  at  the  ninth  hour  I prayed  in  my  house, 
and  behold,  a man  stood  before  me  in  bright  clothing,  31  And 
said,  Cornelius,  thy  prayer  is  heard. 

13:2  As  they  ministered  to  the  Lord,  and  fasted,  the  Holy 
Ghost  said,  Separate  me  Barnabas  and  Saul,  for  the  work 
whereunto  I have  called  them.  3 And  when  they  had  fasted 
and  prayed,  and  laid  their  hands  on  them,  they  sent  them  away. 

14:23  And  when  they  had  ordained  them  elders  in  every 
church,  and  had  prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended  them 
to  the  Lord. 

2 Cor.  6:5  In  labors,  in  watchings,  in  fastings. 

11:27  In  weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watchings  often,  in 
hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings  often. 

FEMALES. 

190.  Female  industry  and  enterprise. 

Pr.  31 : 13  She  seeketh  wool,  and  flax,  and  worketh  willingly 
with  her  hands.  14  She  is  like  the  merchants5  ships ; she 
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191,  192 


Female  Sympathy  and  Kindness — Female  Subordination. 

bringeth  her  food  from  afar.  15  She  riseth  also  while  it  is  yet 
night,  and  giveth  meat  to  her  household,  and  a portion  to  her 
maidens.  16  She  considereth  a field,  and  buyeth  it : with  the 
fruit  of  her  hands  she  planteth  a vineyard.  17  She  girdeth 
her  loins  with  strength,  and  strengtheneth  her  arms.  18  She 
perceiveth  that  her  merchandise  is  good  : her  candle  goeth  not 
out  by  night.  19  She  layeth  her  hands  to  the  spindle,  and 
her  hands  hold  the  distaff.  21  She  is  not  afraid  of  the  snow 
for  her  household : for  all  her  household  are  clothed  with  scar- 
let. 22  She  maketh  herself  coverings  of  tapestry ; her  cloth- 
ing is  silk  and  purple.  23  Her  husband  is  known  in  the  gates, 
when  he  sitteth  among  the  elders  of  the  land.  24  She  maketh 
fine  linen,  and  selleth  it;  and  delivereth  girdles  unto  the  mer- 
chant. 25  Strength  and  honor  are  her  clothing;  and  she 
shall  rejoice  in  time  to  come. 

191.  Female  piety , sympathy , and  kindness. 

Pr.  31:20  She  stretcheth  out  her  hand  to  the  poor ; yea,  she 
reacheth  forth  her  hands  to  the  needy.  26  She  openeth  her 
mouth  with  wisdom  ; and  in  her  tongue  is  the  law  of  kindness. 
27  She  looketh  well  to  the  ways  of  her  household,  and  eateth 
not  the  bread  of  idleness.  28  Her  children  arise  up,  and  call 
her  blessed  ; her  husband  also , and  he  praiseth  her. 

Mat.  27  : 55  And  many  women  were  there  (beholding  afar 
off)  which  followed  Jesus  from  Galilee,  ministering  unto  him : 
56  Among  which  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Mary  the  mother 
of  James  and  Joses,  and  the  mother  of  Zebedee’s  children. 

Mk.  12 : 43  And  he  called  unto  him  his  disciples,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  That  this  poor  widow  hath 
cast  more  in,  than  all  they  which  have  cast  into  the  treasury. 
44  For  all  they  did  cast  in  of  their  abundance  : but  she  of  her 
want  did  cast  in  all  that  she  had,  even  all  her  living. 

Lk.  24: 1 Now  upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  very  early  in 
the  morning,  they  came  unto  the  sepulchre,  bringing  the  spices 
which  they  had  prepared,  and  certain  others  with  them.  10  It 
was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Joanna,  and  Mary  the  mother  of 
James,  and  other  women  that  were  with  them. 

192.  Female  subordination. 

Gen.  3 : 16  And  thy  desire  shall  be  to  thy  husband,  and  he 
shall  rule  over  Ihee. 

Num.  30  : 13  Every  vow,  and  every  binding  oath  to  afflict 

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192 


FEMALES. 


Female  Subordination. 

the  soul,  her  husband  may  establish  it,  or  her  husband  may 
make  it  void. 

1 Cor.  11:3  But  I would  have  you  know,  that  the  head  of 
every  man  is  Christ;  and  the  head  of  the  woman  is  the  man  ; 
and  the  head  of  Christ  is  God.  4 Every  man  praying  or 
prophesying,  having  his  head  covered,  dishonoreth  his  head. 
5 But  every  woman  that  prayeth  or  prophesieth  with  her  head 
uncovered,  dishonoreth  her  head  : for  that  is  even  all  one  as 
if  she  were  shaven.  6 For  if  the  woman  be  not  covered,  let 
her  also  be  shorn  : but  if  it  be  a shame  for  a woman  to  be 
shorn  or  shaven,  let  her  be  covered.  7 For  a man  indeed 
ought  not  to  cover  his  head,  forasmuch  as  he  is  the  image  and 
glory  of  God  : but  the  woman  is  the  glory  of  the  man.  8 For 
the  man  is  not  of  the  woman,  but  the  woman  of  the  man. 
9 Neither  was  the  man  created  for  the  woman,  but  the  woman 
for  the  man.  13  Judge  in  yourselves : Is  it  comely  that  a 
woman  pray  unto  God  uncovered  ? 14  Doth  not  even  nature 

itself  teach  you,  that  if  a man  have  long  hair,  it  is  a shame 
unto  him  ? 15  But  if  a woman  have  long  hair,  it  is  a glory  to 

her : for  her  hair  is  given  her  for  a covering. 

14  : 34  Let  your  women  keep  silence  in  the  churches  ; for  it 
is  not  permitted  unto  them  to  speak  : but  they  are  commanded 
to  be  under  obedience,  as  also  saith  the  law.  35  And  if  they 
will  learn  any  thing,  let  them  ask  their  husbands  at  home  ; for 
it  is  a shame  for  women  to  speak  in  the  church. 

Ep.  5 : 22  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  husbands, 
as  unto  the  Lord.  23  For  the  husband  is  the  head  of  the  wife, 
even  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  church : and  he  is  the  Sa- 
vior of  the  body.  24  Therefore  as  the  church  is  subject  unto 
Christ,  so  let  the  wives  he  to  their  own  husbands  in  every  thing 

Col.  3 : 18  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  hus- 
bands, as  it  is  fit  in  the  Lord. 

1 Tim.  2:11  Let  the  woman  learn  in  silence  with  all  subjec- 
tion. 1 2 But  I suffer  not  a woman  to  teach,  nor  to  usurp  au- 
thority over  the  man,  but  to  be  in  silence.  13  For  Adam  was 
first  formed,  then  Eve. 

1 Pet.  3 : 1 Likewise,  ye  wives,  he  in  subjection  to  your  own 
husbands;  that,  if  any  obey  not  the  word,  they  also  may  with- 
out the  word  be  won  by  the  conversation  of  the  wives ; 
2 While  they  behold  your  chaste  conversation  coupled  with 
fear.  6 Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him  lord : 
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FLATTERY. 


193 


Common  and  Dangerous. 

whose  daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do  well,  and  are  not 
afraid  with  any  amazement.  7 Likewise,  ye  husbands,  dwell 
with  them  according  to  knowledge,  giving  honor  unto  the  wife, 
as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as  being  heirs  together  of  the 
grace  of  life  ; that  your  prayers  be  not  hindered. 

FLATTERY. 

193.  Flattery  a common  and  dangerous  sin. 

Job  17 : 5 He  that  speak eth  flattery  to  his  friends,  even  the 
eyes  of  his  children  shall  fail. 

32:21  Let  me  not,  I pray  you,  accept  any  man’s  person, 
neither  let  me  give  flattering  titles  unto  man.  22  For  I know 
not  to  give  flattering  titles ; in  so  doing  my  Maker  would  soon 
take  me  away. 

Ps.  5 : 9 For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth  ; their  in- 
ward part  is  very  wickedness ; their  throat  is  an  open  sepul- 
chre ; they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

12  : 2 They  speak  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbor  : with 
flattering  lips  and  with  a double  heart  do  they  speak.  3 The 
Lord  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the  tongue  that  speak- 
eth  proud  things. 

Pr.  7 : 21  With  the  flattering  of  her  lips  she  forced  him. 

20 : 19  He  that  goeth  about  as  a tale-bearer  revealeth  se- 
crets : therefore  meddle  not  with  him  that  flattereth  with  his 
lips. 

24 : 24  He  that  saith  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  art  righteous  ; 
him  shall  the  people  curse,  nations  shall  abhor  him. 

26:28  A lying  tongue  hatetb  those  that  are  afflicted  by  it; 
and  a flattering  mouth  worketh  ruin. 

28  : 23  He  that  rebuketh  a man,  afterwards  shall  find  more 
favor  than  he  that  flattereth  with  the  tongue. 

29  : 5 A man  that  flattereth  his  neighbor  spreadeth  a net  for 
his  feet. 

Ezk.  13  : 10  They<have  seduced  my  people,  saying,  Peace  ; 
and  there  was  no  peace.  18  And  say,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God;  Wo  to  the  women  that  sew  pillows  to  all  arm-holes,  and 
make  kerchiefs  upon  the  head  of  every  stature  to  hunt  souls ! 
22  Because  with  lies  ye  have  made  the  heart  of  the  righteous 
sad,  whom  I have  not  made  sad ; and  strengthened  the  hands 
of  the  wicked,  that  he  should  not  return  from  his  wicked  way 
by  promising  him  life. 


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194 


FOOD. 


Directions  for  Food — Gluttony. 

Dan.  11 : 21  And  in  his  estate  shall  stand  up  a vile  person, 
to  whom  they  shall  not  give  the  honor  of  the  kingdom  : but  he 
shall  come  in  peaceably,  and  obtain  the  kingdom  by  flatteries. 
32  And  such  as  do  wickedly  against  the  covenant  shall  he  cor- 
rupt by  flatteries  : but  the  people  that  do  know  their  God  shall 
be  strong,  and  do  exploits . 

FOOD. 

194.  Instructions  respecting  food — gluttony  reproved. 

Gen.  1 : 29  And  God  said,  Behold,  I have  given  you  every 
herb  bearing  seed,  which  is  upon  the  face  of  all  the  earth,  and 
every  tree,  in  the  which  is  the  fruit  of  a tree  yielding  seed  ; to 
you  it  shall  be  for  meat. 

9 : 3 Every  moving  thing  that  liveth  shall  be  meat  for  you  ; 
even  as  the  green  herb  have  I given  you  all  things.  4 But 
flesh  with  the  life  thereof,  which  is  the  blood  thereof,  shall  ye 
not  eat. 

Dt.  21 : 20  And  they  shall  say  unto  the  elders  of  his  city, 
This  our  son  is  stubborn  and  rebellious,  he  will  not  obey  our 
voice;  he  is  a glutton,  and  a drunkard.  21  And  all  the  men 
:>f  his  city  shall  stone  him  with  stones,  that  he  die  : so  shalt 
thou  put  evil  away  from  among  you,  and  all  Israel  shall  hear, 
and  fear. 

Ps.  141 : 4 Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to  prac- 
tice wicked  works  with  men  that  work  iniquity : and  let  me 
not  eat  of  their  dainties. 

Pr.  23  : 1 When  thou  sittest  to  eat  with  a ruler,  consider  dil- 
igently what  is  before  thee  : 2 And  put  a knife  to  thy  throat, 
if  thou  be  a man  given  to  appetite.  3 Be  not  desirous  of  his 
dainties : for  they  are  deceitful  meat.  20  Be  not  among  wine- 
bibbers  ; among  riotous  eaters  of  flesh  : 21  For  the  drunkard 
and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  poverty : and  drowsiness  shall 
clothe  a man  with  rags. 

Dan.  1 : 12  Prove  thy  servants,  I breech  thee,  ten  days ; 
and  let  them  give  us  pulse  to  eat,  and  water  to  drink.  15  And 
at  the  end  of  ten  days  their  countenances  appeared  fairer  and 
fatter  in  flesh  than  all  the  children  which  did  eat  the  portion 
of  the  king’s  meat. 

Mat.  6:  31  Therefore  take  no  thought,  saying,  What  shall 
we  eat  ? or,  what  shall  we  drink  ? or,  Wherewithal  shall  we 
be  clothed  ? 32  (For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gen  i.es 

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FOOLS. 


195 


Description  and  Reproof  of  Fools. 

seek)  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of 
all  these  things.  33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and 
his  righteousness,  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

Lk.  10 : 38  And  a certain  woman,  named  Martha,  received 
him  into  her  house.  39  And  she  had  a sister  called  Mary, 
which  also  sat  at  Jesus’  feet,  and  heard  his  word.  40  But 
Martha  was  cumbered  about  much  serving,  and  came  to  him, 
and  said,  Lord,  dost  thou  not  care  that  my  sister  hath  left  me 
to  serve  alone  ? bid  her  therefore  that  she  help  me.  41  And 
Jesus  answered,  and  said  unto  her,  Martha,  Martha,  thou  art 
careful,  and  troubled  about  many  things : 42  But  one  thing 
is  needful ; and  Mary  hath  chosen  that  good  part,  which  shall 
not  be  taken  away  from  her. 

16 : 19  There  was  a certain  rich  man,  which  was  clothed  in 
purple  and  fine  linen  and  fared  sumptuously  every  day: 
25  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  life- 
time receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things : but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

21:34  And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  at  any  time  your 
hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeiting  and  drunkenness,  and 
cares  of  this  life,  and  so  that  day  come  upon  you  unawares. 

Rom.  14 : 1 Him  that  is  weak  in  the  faith  receive  ye,  but  not 
to  doubtful  disputations.  2 For  one  believeth  that  he  may  eat 
ail  things ; another,  who  is  weak,  eateth  herbs.  3 Let  not  him 
that  eateth,  despise  him  that  eateth  not ; and  let  not  him  which 
eateth  not,  judge  him  that  eateth : for  God  hath  received  him. 
20  For  meat  destroy  not  the  work  of  God.  All  things  indeed  are 
pure  ; but  it  is  evil  for  that  man  who  eateth  with  offence.  21  It 
is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink  wine,  nor  any  thing 
whereby  thy  brother  stumbleth,  or  is  offended,  or  is  made  weak. 

1 Cor.  8 : 13  Wherefore,  if  meat  make  my  brother  to  offend, 
I will  eat  no  flesh  while  the  world  standeth,  lest  I make  my 
brother  to  offend. 

1 Tim.  4 : 3 Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  ab- 
stain from  meats,  which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with 
thanksgiving  of  them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth. 

FOOLS. 

1 95.  Description  and  reproof  of  fools. 

Ps.  14 : 1 The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 

74 : 18  The  foolish  people  have  blasphemed  thy  name. 

15  16Q 


195 


FOOLS. 


Description  and  Reproof  of  Fools. 

Ps.  94  : 6 They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  murder 
the  fatherless.  7 Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall  not  see,  nei- 
ther shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it.  8 Understand,  ye 
brutish  among  the  people : and  ye  fools,  when  will  ye  be  wise  ? 

Pr.  1 : 7 Fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction. 

10 : 18  He  that  hideth  hatred  with  lying  lips,  and  he  that 
uttereth  a slander,  is  a fool.  23  It  is  as  sport  to  a fool  to  do 
mischief. 

12 : 15  The  way  of  a fool  is  right  in  his  own  eyes:  but  he 
that  hearkeneth  unto  counsel  is  wise.  16  A fool’s  wrath  is 
presently  known : but  a prudent  man  covereth  shame. 

13:19  It  is  abomination  to  fools  to  depart  from  evil., 

14 : 9 Fools  make  a mock  at  sin.  16  The  fool  rageth,  and 
is  confident. 

15 : 5 A fool  despiseth  his  father’s  instruction.  14  The 
mouth  of  fools  feedeth  on  foolishness. 

18 : 2 A fool  hath  no  delight  in  understanding,  but  that  his 
heart  may  discover  itself.  6 A fool’s  lips  enter  into  conten- 
tion, and  his  mouth  calleth  for  strokes.  7 A fool’s  mouth  is 
his  destruction,  and  his  lips  are  the  snare  of  his  soul. 

20  : 3 It  is  an  honor  for  a man  to  cease  from  strife  : but  every 
fool  will  be  meddling. 

26  : 11  Asa  dog  returneth  to  his  vomit,  so  a fool  returneth 
to  his  folly.  12  Seest  thou  a man  wise  in  his  own  conceit? 
there  is  more  hope  of  a fool  than  of  him.  16  The  sluggard  is 
wiser  in  his  own  conceit  than  seven  men  that  can  render  a 
reason. 

27  : 3 A stone  is  heavy,  and  the  sand  weighty ; but  a fool’s 
wrath  is  heavier  than  them  both. 

28:26  He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is  a fool. 

29  : 11  A fool  uttereth  all  his  mind  : but  a wise  man  keep- 
eth  it  in  till  afterwards. 

Ec.  5:3  A fool’s  voice  is  known  by  multitude  of  words. 

7 : 4 The  heart  of  fools  is  in  the  house  of  mirth.  9 Anger 
resteth  in  the  bosom  of  fools. 

10  : 12  The  words  of  a wise  man’s  mouth  are  gracious ; but 
the  lips  of  a fool  will  swallow  up  himself.  13  The  beginning 
of  the  words  of  his  mouth  is  foolishness : and  the  end  of  his 
talk  is  mischievous  madness.  14  A fool  also  is  full  of  words. 

Jer.  17:11  As  the  partridge  sitteth  on  eggs,  and  hatcheth 
them  not ; so  he  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  by  right,  shall 
UO 


FORBEARANCE. 


196 


Forbearance  required. 

leave  them  in  the  midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a 
fool. 

Lk.  12  : 19  And  I will  say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  hast  much 
goods  laid  up  for  many  years  ; take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and 
be  merry.  20  But  God  said  unto  him,  Thou  fool,  this  night 
thy  soul  shall  be  required  of  thee : then  whose  shall  those 
things  be  which  thou  hast  provided  ? 21  So  is  he  that  layeth 

up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  toward  God. 

FORBEARANCE. 

196.  Forbearance  required. 

Pr.  19  : 11  The  discretion  of  a man  deferreth  his  anger ; and 
it  is  his  glory  to  pass  over  a transgression. 

1 Cor.  13 : 4 Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind ; charity 
envieth  not ; charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up, 
5 Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is 
not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil : 7 Beareth  all  things, 
believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

Ep.  4:11  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
2 With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love. 

1 Pet.  2 : 18  Servants,  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all 
fear ; not  only  to  the  good  and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward. 
19  For  this  is  thank-worthy,  if  a man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  20  For  what  glory 
is  it , if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  pa- 
tiently ? but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for  it:  ye  take  it 
patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God.  21  For  even  hereunto 
were  ye  called : because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us 
an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his  steps.  23  Who,  when 
he  was  reviled,  reviled  not  again  ; when  he  suffered,  he  threat- 
ened not ; but  committed  himself  to  him  that  judgeth  righ- 
teously. 

3 : 8 Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of 
another;  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous  : 9 Not  ren- 
dering evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing : but  contrariwise, 
blessing;  knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye  should 
inherit  a blessing. 

[See  Forgiveness,  198 ; Meekness,  386 ; Patience,  428 ; 
Peace,  429 ; and  War,  597.] 


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197,  198 


FORBEARANCE FORGIVENESS. 


Forbearance  abused — Forgiveness  required. 


197.  Sinners  abuse  forbearance. 

Ec.  8: 11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  ex- 
ecuted  speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

FORGIVENESS. 

[Forgiveness  divine.  See  489.] 

198.  Duty  to  forgive  as  we  hope  to  be  forgiven. 

Mat.  6 : 12  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  14  For,  if  ye  forgive  men  their  trespasses,  your  heav- 
enly Father  will  also  forgive  you : 15  But,  if  ye  forgive  not 
men  their  tresspasses,  neither  will  your  Father  forgive  your 
trespasses. 

18:21  Then  came  Peter  to  him,  and  said,  Lord,  how  oft 
shall  my  brother  sin  against  me,  and  I forgive  him  ? till  seven 
times  ? 22  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I say  not  unto  thee,  Until 

seven  times : but,  Until  seventy  times  seven.  27  Then  the 
lord  of  that  servant  was  moved  with  compassion,  and  loosed 
him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt.  28  But  the  same  servant  went 
out,  and  found  one  of  his  fellow-servants,  which  owed  him  an 
hundred  pence : and  he  laid  hands  on  him,  and  took  him  by 
the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me  that  thou  owest.  29  And  his  fel- 
low-servant fell  down  at  his  feet,  and  besought  him,  saying, 
Have  patience  with  me,  and  I will  pay  thee  all.  30  And  he 
would  not : but  went  and  cast  him  into  prison,  till  he  should 
pay  the  debt.  32  Then  his  lord,  after  that  he  had  called  him, 
said  unto  him,  O thou  wicked  servant,  I forgave  thee  all  that 
debt,  because  thou  desiredst  me : 33  Shouldest  not  thou  also 
have  had  compassion  on  thy  fellow-servant,  even  as  I had  pity 
on  thee  ? 34  And  his  lord  was  wroth,  and  delivered  him  to 

the  tormentors,  till  he  should  pay  all  that  was  due  unto  him. 
35  So  likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  also  unto  you,  if 
ye  from  your  hearts  forgive  not  every  one  his  brother  their 
trespasses. 

Mk.  11:25  And  when  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  ye  have 
aught  against  any : that  your  Father  also  which  is  in  heaven 
may  forgive  you  your  trespasses.  26  But  if  ye  do  not  forgive, 
neither  will  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  forgive  your  tres- 
passes. 

Lk.  6 : 37  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged : condemn 
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FRIENDSHIP. 


199,  200 


True  Friendship— Spurious  Friendship. 

not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned : forgive,  and  ye  shall  be 
forgiven. 

17:3  Take  heed  to  yourselves : If  thy  brother  trespass 
against  thee,  rebuke  him ; and  if  he  repent,  forgive  him. 
4 And  if  he  trespass  against  thee  seven  times  in  a day,  and 
seven  times  in  a day  turn  again  to  thee,  saying,  I repent ; thou 
shalt  forgive  him. 

Ep.  4 : 32  And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted, 
forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ’s  sake  hath  for- 
given you. 

Col.  3 : 12  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and 
beloved,  bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind, 
meekness,  long-suffering ; 13  Forbearing  one  another,  and  for- 
giving one  another,  if  any  man  have  a quarrel  against  any : 
even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 

FRIENDSHIP. 

199.  True  friendship  desirable. 

2 S.  1:26  I am  distressed  for  thee,  my  brother  Jonathan: 
very  pleasant  hast  thou  been  unto  me : thy  love  to  me  was 
wonderful,  passing  the  love  of  women. 

Pr.  17  : 17  A friend  loveth  at  all  times,  and  a brother  is  born 
for  adversity. 

IS : 24  There  is  a friend  that  sticketh  closer  than  a brother. 

27  : 9 Ointment  and  perfume  rejoice  the  heart:  so  doth  the 
sweetness  of  a man’s  friend  by  hearty  counsel. 

200.  Spurious  friendship. 

Job  19 : 14  My  kinsfolk  have  failed,  and  my  familiar  friends 
have  forgotten  me.  19  All  my  inward  friends  abhorred  me : 
and  they  whom  1 loved  are  turned  against  me. 

Ps.  38  : 11  My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof  from  my 
sore  ; and  my  kinsmen  stand  afar  off. 

41 : 9 Yea,  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom  1 trusted, 
which  did  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 

55  : 12  For  it  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  me  ; then  I 
could  have  borne  it : neither  was  it  he  that  hated  me  that  did 
magnify  himself  against  me  ; then  I would  have  hid  myself 
from  him : 13  But  it  was  thou,  a man  mine  equal,  my  guide, 
and  mine  acquaintance.  14  We  took  sweet  counsel  together 
and  walked  unto  the  house  of  God  in  company. 

15* 


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GOD. 


201,  202 

Made  known  by  his  Works — A Moral  Agent. 

Mat.  26 : 56  Then  all  the  disciples  forsook  him,  and  fled. 

2 Tim.  4 : 16  At  my  first  answer  no  man  stood  with  me,  but 
all  men  forsook  me  : I pray  God  that  it  may  not  be  laid  to  their 
charge. 

GOD. 

201.  The  First  Cause  made  known  by  his  works. 

Ps.  19  : 1 The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; and  the 
firmament  sheweth  his  handy- work.  2 Day  unto  day  uttereth 
speech,  and  night  unto  night  sheweth  knowledge. 

58  : 11  Verily  he  is  a God  that  judgeth  in  the  earth. 

100 : 3 Know  ye  that  jthe  Lord  he  is  God : it  is  he  that 
hath  made  us.  and  not  we  ourselves ; we  are  his  people,  and 
the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Rom.  1 : 19  Because  that  which  may  be  known  of  God,  is 
manifest  in  them  ; for  God  hath  shewed  it  unto  them.  20  For 
the  invisible  things  of  him  from  the  creation  of  the  world  are 
clearly  seen,  being  understood  by  the  things  that  are  made, 
even  his  eternal  power  and  Godhead  ; so  that  they  are  without 
excuse. 

11 : 36  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to  him  are  all 
things  : to  whom  be  glory  for  ever.  Amen. 

Heb.  3 : 4 Every  house  is  builded  by  some  man;  but  he  that 
built  all  things  is  God.  Ps.  9 : 16. 

202.  God  a moral  agent , with  true  and  proper  affections. 

Gen.  6 : 6 And  it  repented  the  Lord  that  he  had  made  man 

on  the  earth,  and  it  grieved  him  at  his  heart. 

Ps.  7:11  God  is  angry  with  the  wicked  every  day. 

103 : 13  Like  as  a father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

147 : 11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him. 

Hos.  11 : 8 How  shall  I give  thee  up,  Ephraim?  how  shall 
1 deliver  thee,  Israel  ? how  shall  I make  thee  as  Admah  ? how 
shall  I set  thee  as  Zeboim  ? mine  heart  is  turned  within  me, 
my  repentings  are  kindled  together. 

Zep.  3 : 17  The  Lord  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee  is 
mighty;  he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy:  he 
will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

Mat.  3 : 17  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I am  well 
pleased. 

1 Jn.  4 : 8 God  is  love. 

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GOD HIS  NATURAL  ATTRIBUTES. 


203,  204 


His  chief  End — Eternity. 


203.  God  made  and  governs  all  things  for  himself 

Ps.  106  : 7 Our  fathers  understood  not  thy  wonders  in  Egypt 
they  remembered  not  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies ; but  pro- 
voked him  at  the  sea,  even  at  the  Red  sea.  8 Nevertheless  he 
saved  them  for  his  name’s  sake,  that  he  might  make  his  mighty 
power  to  be  known. 

Pr.  16 : 4 The  Lord  hath  made  all  things  for  himself : yea, 
even  the  wicked  for  the  day  of  evil. 

Is.  43  : 7 Even  every  one  that  is  called  by  my  name : for  I 
have  created  him  for  my  glory,  I have  formed  him  ; yea,  I 
have  made  him. 

Ezk.  20 : 9 I wrought  for  my  name’s  sake,  that  it  should  not 
be  polluted  before  the  heathen. 

36  : 32  Not  for  your  sakes  do  I this,  saith  the  Lord  God,  be 
it  known  unto  you : be  ashamed  and  confounded  for  your  own 
ways,  O house  of  Israel. 

Col.  1 : 16  All  things  were  created  by  him,  and  for  him. 

Rev.  4:11  Thou  art  worthy,  O Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power  : for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for  thy 
pleasure  they  are  and  were  created.  Heb.  2 : 10.  Ep.  1 : 11, 12. 

[See  Providence,  257.] 

GOD’S  NATURAL  ATTRIBUTES. 

204.  Eternity. 

Dt.  33  : 27  The  eternal  God  is  thy  refuge. 

Ps.  90 : 2 Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  ever- 
lasting to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

93 : 2 Thy  throne  is  established  of  old : thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

102  : 27  Thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 

Is.  44 : 6 Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  King  of  Israel,  and  his 
Redeemer  the  Lord  of  hosts ; I am  the  first,  and  I am  the  last  5 
and  besides  me  there  is  no  God. 

57  : 15  For  thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy. 

Hab.  1 : 12  Art  thou  not  from  everlasting,  O Lord  my  God, 
mine  Holy  One  ? 

1 Tim.  1 : 17  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible* 
the  only  wise  God,  he  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

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205 


god's  natural  attributes. 


Greatness. 

1 Tim.  6 : 15  Which  in  his  times  he  shall  shew,  who  is  the 
blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of 
lords  ; 16  Who  only  hath  immortality. 

Rev.  1:81  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
ending,  saith  the  Lord,  which  is,  and  which  was,  and  which  is 
to  come,  the  Almighty.  Dan.  12  : 7. 

205.  Incomprehensible  greatness  and  majesty. 

1 Ch.  29  : 11  Thine,  O Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty:  for  all  that  is 
in  the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine ; thine  is  the  kingdom, 
O Lord,  and  thou  art  exalted  as  head  above  all.  12  Both 
riches  and  honor  come  of  thee,  and  thou  reignest  over  all ; and 
in  thine  hand  is  power  and  might ; and  in  thine  hand  it  is  to 
make  great,  and  to  give  strength  unto  all. 

Neh.  9 : 6 Thou,  even  thou,  art  Lord  alone  ; thou  hast  made 
heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  the  earth, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  thou  preservest  them  all ; and  the  host  of  heaven  worship- 
ped thee. 

Job  11 : 7 Canst  thou  by  searching  find  out  God  7 canst  thou 
find  out  the  Almighty  unto  perfection  7 8 It  is  as  high  as 
heaven  ; what  canst  thou  do  7 deoper  than  hell ; wThat  canst 
thou  know  7 9 The  measure  thereof  is  longer  than  the  earth, 

and  broader  than  the  sea. 

26  : 14  Lo,  these  are  parts  of  his  ways  ; but  how  little  a por- 
tion is  heard  of  him  7 but  the  thunder  of  his  power  who  can 
understand  7 

36 : 26  Behold,  God  is  great,  and  we  know  him  not,  neither 
can  the  number  of  his  years  be  searched  out. 

37  : 22  With  God  is  terrible  majesty.  23  Touching  the  Al- 
mighty, we  cannot  find  him  out:  he  is  excellent  in  power,  and 
in  judgment,  and  in  plenty  of  justice. 

Ps.  8:1  O Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth ! who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

29:4  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ; the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

93  : 1 The  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty  ; the 
Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he  hath  girded  him- 
self. 4 The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters,  yea , than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

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god’s  natural  attributes. 


206,  207 


Invisibility— Immutability. 

104:  1 Bless  the  Lord,  O my  soul.  O Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  very  great;  thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty: 
2 Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a garment : who 
stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a curtain : 3 Who  layeth  the 
beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters : who  maketh  the  clouds 
his  chariot : who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind : 4 Who 
maketh  his  angels  spirits  ; his  ministers  a flaming  fire. 

145  : 3 Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; and  his 
greatness  is  unsearchable. 

Is.  40 : 17  All  nations  before  him  are  as  nothing,  and  they 
are  counted  to  him  less  than  nothing,  and  vanity.  18  To 
whom  then  will  ye  liken  God  ? or  what  likeness  will  ye  com- 
pare unto  him  t Dan.  4 : 35. 

206.  Invisibility. 

Jn.  1 : 18  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time ; the  only  be- 
gotten Son,  which  is  in  the  bosom  of  the  Father,  he  hath  de- 
clared him. 

4:24  God  is  a Spirit:  and  they  that  worship  him,* must 
worhip  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

Col.  1 : 14  In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood, 
even  the  forgiveness  of  sins:  15  Who  is  the  image  of  the  in- 
visible God,  the  first-born  of  every  creature. 

1 Tim.  6 : 16  Who  only  hath  immortality,  dwelling  in  the 
fight  which  no  man  can  approach  unto : whom  no  man  hath 
seen,  nor  can  see  ; to  whom  be  honor  and  power  everlasting. 

Heb.  11 : 27  By  faith  he  forsook  Egypt,  not  fearing  the  wrath 
of  the  king : for  he  endured,  as  seeing  him  who  is  invisible. 

207.  Immutability. 

Num.  23 : 19  God  is  not  a man,  that  he  should  lie  ; neither 
the  son  of  man,  that  he  should  repent : hath  he  said,  and  shall 
he  not  do  it  ? or  hath  he  spoken,  and  shall  he  not  make  it  good  ? 

1 S.  15  : 29  And  also  the  Strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie  nor 
repent : for  he  is  not  a man,  that  he  should  repent. 

Job  23 : 13  He  is  in  one  mind,  and  who  can  turn  him  ? and 
what  his  soul  desireth,  even  that  he«doeth. 

Ps.  102  : 25  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth : 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands.  26  They  shall 
perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure  : yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old 
like  a garment ; as  a vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and 

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203,  209 


god's  natural  attributes. 


Omnipotence — Omniscience  and  Foreknowledge. 

they  shall  be  changed : 27  But  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy 
years  shall  have  no  end. 

Mai.  3:6  For  I am  the  Lord,  I change  not;  therefore  ye 
sons  of  Jacob  are  not  consumed. 

Heb.  13:8  Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  and  to-day, 
and  forever. 

Jam.  1 : 17  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from 
above,  and  cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom 
is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning. 

208.  Omnipotence. 

Gen.  17:1  I am  the  Almighty  God  ; walk  before  me,  and 
be  thou  perfect. 

Job  9:  12  Behold,  he  taketh  away,  who  can  hinder  him? 
who  will  say  unto  him,  What  doest  thou  ? 

Is.  43  : 13  Yea,  before  the  day  was , I am  he,  and  there  is 
none  that  can  deliver  out  of  mine  hand  : I will  work,  and  who 
shall  let  it  ? 

Jer.  32 : 17  Ah  Lord  God  ! behold,  thou  hast  made  the  heaven 
and  the  earth  by  thy  great  power  and  stretched  out  arm,  and 
there  is  nothing  too  hard  for  thee. 

Mat.  19  : 26  With  God  all  things  are  possible. 

Rev.  1:81  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
ending,  saith  the  Lord,  which  is,  and  which  was,  and  which  is 
to  come,  the  Almighty. 

11 : 17  Saying,  We  give  thee  thanks,  O Lord  God  Almighty, 
which  art,  and  wast,  and  art  to  come  ; because  thou  hast 
taken  to  thee  thy  great  power,  and  hast  reigned. 

19  : 6 The  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth. 

209.  Omniscience  and  foreknowledge. 

1 S.  2 : 3 Talk  no  more  so  exceeding  proudly ; let  not  arro- 
gancy  come  out  of  your  mouth : for  the  Lord  is  a God  of 
knowledge,  and  by  him  actions  are  weighed. 

16  : 7 The  Lord  seeth  not  as  man  seeth ; for  man  looketh 
on  the  outward  appearance,  but  the  Lord  looketh  on  the  heart. 

1 K.  8:  39  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven  thy  dwelling-place, 
and  forgive,  and  do,  and  give  to  every  man  according  to  his 
ways,  whose  heart  thou  knowest;  (for  thou,  even  thou  only, 
knowest  the  hearts  of  all  the  children  of  men.) 

1 Ch.  28  : 9 The  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  understand 
eth  all  the  imaginations  of  the  thoughts. 

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209 


Omniscience  and  Foreknowledge. 

Job  11:11  For  he  knoweth  vain  men  : he  seeth  wickedness 
also  ; will  he  not  then  consider  it  ? 

34:21  For  his  eyes  are  upon  the  ways  of  man,  and  he  seeth 
all  his  goings.  22  There  is  no  darkness,  nor  shadow  of  death, 
where  the  workers  of  iniquity  may  hide  themselves. 

Ps.  11:4  The  Lord’s  throne  is  in  heaven : his  eyes  behold, 
his  eyelids  try  the  children  of  men. 

44:21  Shall  not  God  search  this  out?  for  he  knoweth  the 
secrets  of  the  heart. 

94:9  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear?  he  that 
formed  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

139 : 1 O Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 
2 Thou  knoAvest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  up-rising,  thou  un- 
derstandest  my  thought  afar  off.  3 Thou  compasses!  my 
path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 
4 For  there  is  not  a word  in  my  tongue,  hut  lo,  O Lord,  thou 
knowest  it  altogether.  5 Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  be- 
fore, and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me.  6 Such  knowledge  is  too 
wonderful  for  me  ; it  is  high,  I cannot  attain  unto  it.  11  If  I' 
say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me ; even  the  night  shall 
be  light  about  me.  12  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from 
thee ; but  the  night  shineth  as  the  day : the  darkness  and  the 
light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

147  : 5 Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power  : his  under- 
standing is  infinite. 

Pr.  5:21  For  the  ways  of  man  are  before  the  eyes  of  the 
Lord,  and  he  pondereth  all  his  goings. 

15 : 3 The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  in  every  place,  beholding 
the  evil  and  the  good.  11  Hell  and  destruction  are  before 
the  Lord : how  much  more  then  the  hearts  of  the  children  of 
men  ? 

17:3  The  finmg-pot  is  for  silver,  and  the  furnace  for  gold : 
but  the  Lord  trieth  the  hearts. 

21:2  Every  way  of  a man  is  right  in  his  own  eyes  : but  the 
Lord  pondereth  the  hearts. 

24 : 11  If  thou  forbear  to  deliver  them  that  are  drawn  unto 
death,  and  those  that  are  ready  to  be  slain ; 12  If  thou  sayest. 
Behold,  we  knew  it  not ; doth  not  he  that  pondereth  the  heart 
consider  it?  and  he  that  keepeth  thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know 
it?  and  shall  not  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his 
works  ? 


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210 


god’s  natural  attributes. 


Omniscience  — Omnipresence. 

Is.  40 : 28  There  is  no  searching  of  his  understanding. 

46:9  Remember 'the  former  things  of  old:  for  I am  God, 
and  there  is  none  else ; I am  God,  and  there  is  none  like  me, 
10  Declaring  the  end  from  the  beginning,  and  from  ancient 
times  the  things  that  are  not  yet  done,  saying,  My  counsel  shall 
stand,  and  I will  do  all  my  pleasure. 

Jer.  23  : 23  Am  I a God  at  hand,  saith  the  Lord,  and  not  a 
God  afar  off?  24  Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places  that 
I shall  not  see  him  ? saith  the  Lord.  Do  not  I fill  heaven  and 
earth?  saith  the  Lord. 

32 : 19  Great  in  counsel,  and  mighty  in  work : for  thine  eyes 
are  open  upon  all  the  ways  of  the  sons  of  men  ; to  give  every 
one  according  to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his 
doings. 

Ezk.  11 : 5 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  fell  upon  me,  and 
said  unto  me,  Speak ; Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Thus  have  ye 
said,  O house  of  Israel : for  I know  the  things  that  come  into 
your  mind,  every  one  of  them. 

Ac.  1 : 24  And  they  prayed,  and  said,  Thou,  Lord,  which 
knowest  the  hearts  of  all  mm,  shew  whether  of  these  two  thou 
hast  chosen. 

2 : 23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel  and 
foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked  hands 
have  crucified  and  slain  : 

15  : 18  Known  unto  God  are  all  his  works  from  the  beginning 
of  the  world. 

Heb.  4 : 13  Neither  is  there  any  creature  that  is  not  man- 
ifest in  his  sight : but  all  things  are  naked  and  opened  unto 
the  eyes  of  him  with  whom  we  have  to  do. 

1 Jn.  3 : 20  For  if  our  heart  condemn  us,  God  is  greater  than 
our  heart,  and  knoweth  all  things. 

210.  Omnipresence. 

1 K.  8 : 27  Behold  the  heaven  and  heaven  of  heavens  can- 
not contain  thee. 

Ps.  139  : 3 Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 
and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways.  5 Thou  hast  beset  me 
behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me.  7 Whither 
shall  I go  from  thy  Spirit  ? or  whither  shall  I flee  from  thy 
presence  ? 8 If  I ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there : if  I 
make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there . 9 If  I take  the 
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Self-existence— Blessedness. 

wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
sea;  10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

Jer.  23:23  Am  I a God  at  hand,  saith  the  Lord,  and  not  a 
God  afar  off?  24  Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places  that 
I shall  not  see  him  ? saith  the  Lord.  Do  not  I fill  heaven  and 
earth  ? saith  the  Lord. 

Mat.  18 : 20  For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together 
in  my  name,  there  am  I in  the  midst  of  them. 

Ep.  1 : 23  The  fulness  of  him  that  filleth  all  in  all. 

211.  Self-existence. 

Ex.  3 : 14  And  God  said  unto  Moses,  I AM  THAT  I AM  : 
And  he  said,  Thus  shalt  thou  say  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  I 
AM  hath  sent  me  unto  you. 

Dt.  32  : 40  I lift  my  hand  to  heaven,  and  say,  I live  for- 
ever. 

Jer.  10:  10  The  Lord  is  the  true  God,  he  is  the  living  God, 
and  an  everlasting  King. 

Jn.  5 : 26  For  as  the  Father  hath  life  in  himself,  so  hath  he 
given  to  the  Son  to  have  life  in  himself. 

6 : 57  The  living  Father  hath  sent  me. 

Ac.  17  : 24  God  that  made  the  world,  and  all  things  therein, 
seeing  that  he  is  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  dwelleth  not  in 
temples  made  with  hands ; 25  Neither  is  worshipped  with 
men’s  hands,  as  though  he  needed  anything,  seeing  he  giveth 
to  all  life,  and  breath,  and  all  things. 

1 Tim.  6 : 15  Which  in  his  times  he  shall  shew,  who  is  the 
blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of 
lords ; 16  Who  only  hath  immortality,  dwelling  in  the  light 
which  no  man  can  approach  unto  : whom  no  man  hath  seen, 
nor  can  see  ; to  whom  be  honor  and  power  everlasting.  Amen. 

GOD’S  MORAL  PERFECTIONS. 

212.  Blessedness. 

Rom.  1 : 25  Who  is  blessed  for  ever. 

9 : 5 Whose  are  the  fathers,  and  of  whom,  as  concerning  the 
flesh,  Christ  came)  who  is  over  all,  God  blessed  for  ever.  Amen. 

2 Cor.  11 : 31  The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  is  blessea  for  evermore. 

1 Tim.  1:11  The  glorious  gospel  of  the  blessed  God. 

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god’s  moral  perfections. 


Blessedness — Benevolence. 

1 Tim.  6 : 15  The  blessed  and  only  Potentate. 

213.  Is  the  blessedness  of  God  involved  in  his  benevolent  de- 
signs and  works  ? 

Ps.  104:31  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever: 
the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

Is.  62:5  As  the  bridegroom  rejoiceth  over  the  bride,  so  shall 
thy  God  rejoice  over  thee. 

65:19  I will  rejoice  in  Jerusalem,  and  joy  in  my  people. 

Jer.  9 : 24  I am  the  Lord  which  exercise  loving-kindness, 
judgment,  and  righteousness  in  the  earth  : for  in  these  things 
I delight,  saith  the  Lord. 

Zep.  3 : 17  The  Lord  thy  God  m the  midst  of  thee  is 
mighty;  he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy;  he 
will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

214.  Benevolence. 

Ps.  119:68  Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good. 

Mat.  5 : 44  But  I say  unto  you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless 
them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray 
for  them  which  despitefully  use  you,  and  persecute  you ; 
45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven : for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the 
good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

Jn.  3 : 16  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begot- 
ten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life. 

Rom.  5 : 8 But  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that 
while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us. 

Ep.  2 : 4 But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love 
wherewith  he  loved  us,  5 Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins, 
hath  quickened  us  together  with  Christ;  (by  grace  ye  are 
saved ;)  6 And  hath  raised  us  up  together,  and  made  us  sit 
together  in  heavenly  places , in  Christ  Jesus : 7 That  in  the 
ages  to  come  he  might  shew  the  exceeding  riches  of  his  grace 
in  his  kindness  toward  us,  through  Christ  Jesus. 

1 Jn.  4:7  Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another : for  love  is  of 
God ; and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth 
God.  8 He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ; for  God  is 
love.  9 In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  be- 
cause that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that 
we  might  live  through  him.  10  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we 
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215,  216 


Compassion — Faithfulness. 

loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins. 

215.  Compassion. 

Ex.  32  : 14  And  the  Lord  repented  of  the  evil  which  he 
thought  to  do  unto  his  people. 

Jud.  10  : 16  His  soul  was  grieved  for  the  misery  of  Israel. 

Ps.  25 : 6 Remember,  O Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy 
oving-kindnesses  ; for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

36  : 7 How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O God  ! there- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of 
thy  wings. 

69  : 16  Hear  me,  O Lord  ; for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good : 
turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies. 

78:33  But  he,  being  full  of  compassion,  forgave  their  in 
iquity,  and  destroyed  them  not:  yea,  many  a time  turned  he 
his  anger  away,  and  did  not  stir  up  all  his  wrath. 

86 : 15  But  thou,  O Lord,  art  a God  full  of  compassion,  and 
gracious,  long-suffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

103  : 13  Like  as  a father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

145  : 8 The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  ; slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy.  9 The  Lord  is  good  to  all: 
and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

Lam.  3:22  It  is  of  the  Lord’s  mercies,  that  we  are  not  con- 
sumed, because  his  compassions  fail  not.  32  But  though  he 
cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have  compassion  according  to  the  mul- 
titude of  his  mercies.  33  For  he  doth  not  afflict  willingly,  nor 
grieve  the  children  of  men. 

Hos.  11  : 8 How  shall  I give  thee  up,  Ephraim?  how  shall 
I deliver  thee,  Israel  ? how  shall  I make  thee  as  Admah  ? how 
shall  I set  thee  up  as  Zeboim  ? my  heart  is  turned  within  me, 
my  repentings  are  kindled  together. 

Lk.  6 : 35  He  is  kind  unto  the  unthankfiul  and  to  the  evil. 

Jam.  5:11  The  Lord  is  very  pitiful,  and  of  tender  mercy. 

[See  51,  222,  and  491.] 

216.  Faithfulness. 

Dt.  7 : 9 Know  therefore  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  he  is 
God,  the  faithful  God,  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with 
them  that  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a thousand 
generations. 


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Faithf illness — Forbearance . 

Jos.  21  : 45  There  failed  not  aught  of  any  good  thing  which 
the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  the  house  of  Israel ; all  came  to 
pass. 

23 : 14  And  behold,  this  day  I am  going  the  way  of  all  the 
earth ; and  ye  know  in  all  your  hearts  and  in  all  your  souls, 
that  not  one  thing  hath  failed  of  all  the  good  things  which 
the  Lord  your  God  spake  concerning  you  ; all  are  come 
to  pass  unto  you,  and  not  one  thing  hath  failed  thereof. 

Ps.  36 : 5 Thy  mercy,  O Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; and  thy 
faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

89 : 2 Thy  faithfalness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens.  33  Nevertheless,  my  loving-kindness  will  I not  ut- 
terly take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail.  34  My 
covenant  will  I not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that  is  gone  out 
of  my  lips. 

119  : 90  Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations. 

Lam.  2 : 17  The  Lord  hath  done  that  which  he  had  devi- 
sed ; he  hath  fulfilled  his  word  that  he  had  commanded  in  the 
days  of  old. 

1 Th.  5 : 24  Faithful  is  he  that  calleth  you,  who  also  will 
do  it. 

217.  Forbearance  and  long-suffering. 

Neh.  9 : 30  Yet  many  years  didst  thou  forbear  them,  and 
testifiedst  against  them  by  thy  Spirit  in  thy  prophets : yet 
would  they  not  give  ear. 

Ec.  8 : 11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not 
executed  speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is 
fully  set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

Rom.  2 : 4 Or  despisest  thou  the  riches  of  his  goodness,  and 
forbearance,  and  long-suffering ; not  knowing  that  the  good- 
ness of  God  leadeth  thee  to  repentance  ? 

9 : 22  What  if  God,  willing  to  show  his  wrath,  and  to  make 
his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long-suffering  the  ves- 
sels of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction. 

1 Tim.  1 : 16  Howbeit,  for  this  cause  I obtained  mercy,  that 
in  me  first  Jesus  Christ  might  show  forth  all  long-suffering,  for 
a pattern  to  them  which  should  hereafter  believe  on  him  to  life 
everlasting. 

1 Pet.  3 : 19  By  which  also  he  went  and  preached  unto  the 
spirits  m prisoh  ; 20  Which  sometime  were  disobedient,  when 
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218,  219 


Goodness— Holiness. 

once  the  long-suffering  of  God  waited  in  the  days  of  Noah, 
while  the  ark  was  a preparing,  wherein  few,  that  is,  eight 
souls,  were  saved  by  water. 

2 Pet.  3 : 9 The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his  promise,  as 
some  men  count  slackness  ; but  is  long-suffering  to  us-ward, 
not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to 
repentance. 

218.  Goodness. 

Ex.  34:6  And  the  Lord  passed  by  before  him,  and  pro- 
claimed, The  Lord,  The  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth. 

1 Ch.  16  : 34  O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is  good; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Ps.  33  : 5 He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment : the  earth 
is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

52  : 1 Why  boastest  thou  thyself  in  mischief  O mighty  man  7 
the  goodness  of'  God  endureth  continually. 

107  : 8 Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 9 For 

he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with 
goodness. 

1 19  : 68  Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good ; teach  me  thy  stat- 
utes. 

145  : 7 They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 
great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness.  9 The 
Lord  is  good  to  all : and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his 
works. 

Zee.  9 : 17  For  how  great  is  his  goodness,  and  how  great  is 
his  beauty ! 

Mat.  19 : 17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Why  callest  thou  me 
good  7 there  is  none  good  but  one,  that  is,  God. 

219.  Holiness , and  displeasure  with  the  wicked. 

Ex.  15  : 11  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O Lord,  among  the 
gods  7 who  is  like  thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises, 
doing  wonders  7 

Lev.  11:44  Ye  shall  be  holy ; for  I am  holy. 

Dt.  10  : 17  For  the  Lord  your  God  is  God  of  gods,  and 
Lord  of  lords,  a great  God,  a mighty,  and  a terrible,  which  re- 
gardeth  not  persons,  nor  taketh  reward. 

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Holiness — Displeasure. 

1 S.  2:2  There  is  none  holy  as  the  Lord  : for  there  is  none 
beside  thee  : neither  is  there  any  rock  like  our  God. 

Job  4 : 17  Shall  mortal  man  be  more  just  than  God?  shall 
a man  be  more  pure  than  his  Maker  ? 18  Behold,  he  put  no 

trust  in  his  servants ; and  his  angels  he  charged  with  folly. 

34 : 10  Therefore  hearken  unto  me,  ye  men  of  understand- 
ing : far  be  it  from  God,  that  he  should  do  wickedness ; and 
from  the  Almighty,  that  he  should  commit  iniquity 

Ps.  5:4  For  thou  art  not  a God  that  hath  pleasure  in 
wickedness : neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee.  5 The  foolish 
shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight : thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 

22  : 3 But  thou  art  holy,  O thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises 
of  Israel.  * 

45 : 6 Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for  ever  and  ever : the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is.  a right  sceptre.  7 Thou  lovest  righteous- 
ness, and  hatest  wickedness. 

47  : 8 God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

71:22  I will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  thy 
truth,  O my  God : unto  thee  will  I sing  with  the  harp,  O thou 
Holy  One  of  Israel. 

99  : 9 Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  hill ; 
for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

Ill : 9 Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

145 : 17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in 
all  his  works. 

Is.  6:3  And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said,  Holy,  holy, 
holy,  is  the  Lord  of  hosts:  the  whole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory. 

Hab.  1 : 13  Thou  art  of  purer  eyes  than  to  behold  evil,  and 
canst  not  look  on  iniquity. 

Rev.  15 : 4 Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O Lord,  and  glorify 
thy  name  ? for  thou  only  art  holy : for  all  nations  shall  come 
and  worship  before  thee ; for  thy  judgments  are  made  manifest. 

Displeasure. 

Num.  32 : 14  And  behold,  ye  are  risen  up  in  ycur  fathers’ 
stead,  an  increase  of  sinful  men,  to  augment  yet  the  fierce 
anger  of  the  Lord  toward  Israel. 

Dt.  25 : 16  For  all  that  do  such  things,  and  all  that  do  un- 
righteously, are  an  abomination  unto  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Ps.  7 : lx  God  judgeth  the  righteous,  and  God  is  angry  with 
the  wicked  every  day.  12  If  he  turn  not,  he  will  whet  his 
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220 


Impartiality. 

sword ; he  hath  bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready.  13  He  hath 
also  prepared  for  him  the  instruments  of  death  ; he  ordaineth 
his  arrows  against  the  persecutors. 

10 : 3 For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart’s  desire,  and 
blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  abhorreth. 

11 : 5 The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous:  but  the  wicked  and 
him  that  lovetli  violence  his  soul  hateth. 

76  : 7 Thou,  even  thou,  art  to  be  feared : and  who  may  stand 
in  thy  sight  when  once  thou  art  angry  ? 

Pr.  11 : 20  They  that  are  of  a fro  ward  heart  are  abomina- 
tion to  the  Lord  : but  such  as  are  upright  in  their  way  are  his 
delight. 

15 : 9 The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  unto  the 
Lord  ; but  he  loveth  him  that  followeth  after  righteousness. 
26  The  thoughts  of  the  wicked  are  an  abomination  to  the 
Lord  : but  the  words  of  the  pure  are  pleasant  words. 

Jer.  12  : 8 Mine  heritage  is  unto  me  as  a lion  in  the  forest ; 
it  crieth  out  against  me  : therefore  have  I hated  it. 

Hos.  7 : 2 And  they  consider  not  in  their  hearts,  that  I re- 
member all  their  wickedness  : now  their  own  doings  have  be- 
set them  about ; they  are  before  my  face. 

9 : 15  All  their  wickedness  is  in  Gilgal : for  there  I hated 
them : for  the  wickedness  of  their  doings  I will  drive  them  out 
of  mine  house,  I will  love  them  no  more : all  their  princes  are 
revolters. 

13  : 7 Therefore  I will  be  unto  them  as  a lion  : as  a leopard 
by  the  way  will  I observe  them.  8 I will  meet  them  as  a bear 
that  is  bereaved  of  her  whelps , and  will  rend  the  caul  of  their 
heart,  and  there  will  I devour  them  like  a lion : the  wild  beast 
shall  tear  them. 

Nah.  1 : 6 Who  can  stand  before  his  indignation  ? and  who 
can  abide  in  the  fierceness  of  his  anger  ? his  fury  is  poured  out 
like  fire,  and  the  rocks  are  thrown  down  by  him. 

Rev.  6 : 16  And  said  to  the  mountains  and  rocks,  Fall  on 
us,  and  hide  us  from  the  face  of  him  that  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
and  from  the  wrath  of  the  Lamb  : 17  For  the  great  day  of  his 
wrath  is  come,  and  who  shall  be  able  to  stand  ? 

220.  Impartiality. 

Gen.  18  : 25  That  be  far  from  thee  to  do  after  this  manner, 
to  slay  the  righteous  with  the  wicked  ; and  that  the  righteous 

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Justice  and  Righteousness. 

should  be  as  the  wicked,  that  be  far  from  thee : Shall  not  the 
Judge  of  all  the  earth  do  right  ? 

Ex.  34 : 7 Keeping  mercy  for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity 
and  transgression  and  sin,  and  that  will  by  no  means  clear  the 
guilty. 

Dt.  10 : 17  For  the  Lord  your  God  is  God  of  gods,  and 
Lord  of  lords,  a great  God,  a mighty,  and  a terrible,  which 
regardeth  not  persons,  nor  taketh  reward : 18  He  doth  execute 
the  judgment  of  the  fatherless  and  widow,  and  loveth  the 
stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and  raiment. 

32  : 4 He  is  the  Rock,  his  work  is  perfect : for  all  his  ways 
are  judgment : a God  of  truth  and  without  iniquity,  just  and 
right  is  he. 

2 Ch.  19 : 7 Wherefore  now  let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be 
upon  you : take  heed  and  do  it : for  there  is  no  iniquity  with 
the  Lord  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  taking  of 
gifts. 

Ezk.  18 : 25  Yet  ye  say,  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  not  equal. 
Hear  now,  O house  of  Israel ; Is  not  my  way  equal  ? are  not 
your  ways  unequal  ? 

Ac.  10 : 34  Then  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a 
truth  I perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons. 

Rom.  2 : 11  There  is  no  respect  of  persons  with  God. 

Ep.  6 : 9 And,  ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them, 
forbearing  threatening : knowing  that  your  Master  also  is  in 
heaven  ; neither  is  there  respect  of  persons  with  him. 

1 Pet.  1 : 17  And  if  ye  call  on  the  Father,  who  without  re- 
spect of  persons  judgeth  according  to  every  man’s  work,  pass 
the  time  of  your  sojourning  here  in  fear. 

221.  Justice  and  righteousness. 

2 Ch.  19 : 7 Wherefore  now  let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be 
upon  you : take  heed  and  do  it : for  there  is  no  iniquity  with 
the  Lord  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  taking  of  gifts. 

Job  8 : 3 Doth  God  pervert  judgment?  or  doth  the  Almighty 
pervert  justice  ? 

34: 12  Yea,  surely  God  will  not  do  wickedly,  neither  will 
the  Almighty  pervert  judgment. 

37  : 23  Touching  the  Almighty,  we  cannot  find  him  out : he 
is  excellent  in  power,  and  in  judgment,  and  in  plenty  of  justice : 
he  will  not  afflict. 

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222 


Mercy,  Grace,  Kindness. 

Ps.  33:4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ; and  all  his 
works  are  done  in  truth.  5 He  loveth  righteousness  and 
judgment : the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

48  : 10  According  to  thy  name,  O God,  so  is  thy  praise  unto 
the  ends  of  the  earth : thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

92 : 15  To  shew  that  the  Lord  is  upright:  he  is  my  rock, 
and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

97 : 2 Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  : righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. 

111:3  His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious : and  his  righte- 
ousness endureth  for  ever. 

119  : 137  Righteous  art  thou,  O Lord,  and  upright  are  thy 
judgments.  138  Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded 
are  righteous  and  very  faithful.  142  Thy  righteousness  is  an 
everlasting  righteousness,  and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

145 : 17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in 
all  his  works. 

Jer.  9 : 24  Rut  let  him  that  glorieth,  glory  in  this,  that  he  un- 
derstandeth  and  knoweth  me,  that  I am  the  Lord  which  exer- 
cise loving-kindness,  judgment,  and  righteousness,  in  the  earth: 
for  in  these  things  I delight,  saith  the  Lord. 

Rev.  15  : 3 And  they  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  servant  of 
God,  and  the  song  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  Great  and  marvellous 
are  thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty ; just  and  true  are  thy 
ways,  thou  King  of  saints.  4 Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O Lord, 
and  glorify  thy  name  ? for  thou  only  art  holy : for  all  nations 
shall  come  and  worship  before  thee ; for  thy  judgments  are 
made  manifest.  [See  225.] 

222.  Mercy , grace , kindness. 

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Ex.  34 : 6 And  the  Lord  passed  by  before  him,  and  pro- 
claimed, The  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth,  7 Keep- 
ing mercy  for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression 
and  sin,  and  that  will  by  no  means  clear  the  guilty. 

Num.  14 : 18  The  Lord  is  long-suffering,  and  of  great  mer- 
cy, forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression,  and  by  no  means 
clearing  the  guilty. 

Dt.  4 : 31  (For  the  Lord  thy  God  is  a merciful  God;)  he 
will  not  forsake  thee,  neither  destroy  thee,  nor  forget  the  cov- 
enant of  thy  fathers,  which  he  sware  unto  them. 


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222 


GOD  S MORAL  PERFECTIONS. 


Mercy,  Grace,  Kindness. 

Ps.  25  : 6 Remember,  O Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy 
loving-kindnesses  ; for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

36  : 7 How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O God ! therefore 
the  children  of  men  put  their  trustunder  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

86 : 5 For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ; and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

100  : 5 For  the  Lord  is  good  ; his  mercy  is  everlasting ; and 
his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

103  : 8 The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy.  9 He  will  not  always  chide  ; neither 
will  he  keep /us  anger  for  ever.  10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us 
after  our  sins  ; nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

106 : 44  Nevertheless  he  regarded  their  affliction,  when  he 
heard  their  cry : 45  And  he  remembered  for  them  his  cove- 
nant, and  repented  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies. 

116:5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ; yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

119 : 64  The  earth,  O Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy : teach  me 
thy  statutes. 

138:8  The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me: 
thy  mercy,  O Lord,  endureth  for  ever : forsake  not  the  works 
of  thine  own  hands. 

Dan.  9 : 9 To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
ness ; though  we  have  rebelled  against  him. 

Joel  2 : 13  And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and 
turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God  : for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful, 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil. 

Jonah  4:  2 Therefore  1 fled  before  unto  Tarshish:  for  I 
knew  that  thou  art  a gracious  God,  and  merciful,  slow  to  an- 
ger, and  of  great  kindness,  ancf  repentest  thee  of  the  evil. 

Lk.  6 : 35  But  love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend, 
hoping  for  nothing  again  ; and  your  reward  shall  be  great,  and 
ye  shall  be  the  children  of  the  Highest : for  he  is  kind  unto  the 
unthankful  and  to  the  evil.  36  Be.  ye  therefore  merciful,  as 
your  Father  also  is  merciful. 

Ep.  2 : 6 And  hath  raised  us  up  together,  and  made  us  sit 
together  in  heavenly  places,  in  Christ  Jesus : 7 That  in  the 
ages  to  come  he  might  shew  the  exceeding  riches  of  his  grace 
in  his  kindness  toward  us,  through  Christ  Jesus. 

[See  489-  491.] 

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god’s  moral  perfections. 


223 


Sovereignty. 

223.  Sovereignty. 

Job  23:13  But  he  is  in  one  mind , and  who  can  turn  him  ? 
and  what  his  soul  desireth,  even  that  he  doeth. 

33  : 13  Why  dost  thou  strive  against  him  ? for  he  giveth  not 
account  of  any  of  his  matters. 

Ps.  115:3  But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens;  he  hath  done 
whatsoever  he  pleased. 

135:6  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep  places. 

Is.  55  : 10  For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from 
heaven,  and  returneth  not  thither,  but  watereth  the  earth,  and 
maketh  it  bring  forth  and  bud,  that  it  may  give  seed  to  the 
sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater : 11  So  shall  my  word  be  that  go- 
eth  forth  out  of  my  mouth : it  shall  not  return  unto  me  void, 
but  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I please,  and  it  shall  prosper 
in  the  thing  whereto  I sent  it. 

Dan.  4 : 35  And  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  are  reputed 
as  nothing : and  he  doeth  according  to  his  will  in  the  army  of 
heaven,  and  among  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth : and  none 
can  stay  his  hand,  or  say  unto  him,  What  doest  thou  ? 

Mat.  11:25  At  that  time  Jesus  answered  and  said,  I thank 
thee,  O Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou  hast 
hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed 
them  unto  babes.  26  Even  so,  Father,  for  so  it  seemed  good 
in  thy  sight. 

20:12  Saying,  These  last  have  wTrought  hut  one  hour,  and 
thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us,  which  have  borne  the 
burden  and  heat  of  the  day.  13  But  he  answered  one  of  them, 
and  said,  Friend,  I do  thee  no  wrong : didst  not  thou  agree 
with  me  for  a penny?  14  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way : 
I will  give  unto  this  last,  even  as  unto  thee.  15  Is  it  not  law- 
ful for  me  to  do  what  I will  with  mine  own  ? is  thine  eye  evil 
because  I am  good?  16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first 
last : for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

Rom.  9 : 15  For  he  saith  to  Moses,  I will  have  mercy  on 
whom  I will  have  mercy,  and  I will  have  compassion  on  whom 
I will  have  compassion.  16  So  then,  it  is  not  of  him  that  will- 
eth,  nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  sheweth  mercy. 
17  For  the  scripture  saith  unto  Pharaoh,  Even  for  this  same 
purpose  have  I raised  thee  up,  that  I might  shew  my  power  in 
thee,  and  that  my  name  might  be  declared  throughout  all 

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224,  225 


god’s  moral  perfections. 


Truth — Vindicative  Justice. 

the  earth.  18  Therefore  hath  he  mercy  on  whom  he  will  have 
mercy , and  whom  he  will  he  hardeneth. 

Ep.  1:11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance, 
being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who 
worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will. 

Ph.  2 : 13  For  it  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will 
and  to  do  of  his  good  pleasure.  [See  231  (4).] 

224.  Truth. 

Ex.  34 : 6 And  the  Lord  passed  by  before  him,  and  pro- 
claimed, The  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth. 

Num.  23  : 19  God  is  not  a man,  that  he  should  lie ; neither 
the  son  of  man,  that  he  should  repent : hath  he  said,  and  shall 
he  not  do  it  ? or  hath  he  spoken^  and  shall  he  not  make  it  good  ? 

Dt.  32  : 4 He  is  the  Rock,  his  work  is  perfect : for  all  his  ways 
are  judgment : a God  of  truth  and  without  iniquity,  just  and 
right  is  he. 

1 S.  15  : 29  And  also  the  Strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie  nor 
repent : for  he  is  not  a man,  that  he  should  repent. 

Ps.  19  : 9 The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever  : 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

89  : 14  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne : mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

100 : 5 For  the  Lord  is  good ; his  mercy  is  everlasting  ; and 
his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

119:  142  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness, 
and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

146  : 6 Which  keepeth  truth  for  ever. 

Is.  25  : 1 Thy  counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and  truth. 

Dan.  4:37  Now  I Nebuchadnezzar  praise  and  extol  and 
honor  the  King  of  heaven,  all  whose  works  are  truth,  and  his 
ways  judgment. 

Rev.  15  : 3 And  they  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  servant  of 
God,  and  the  song  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  Great  and  marvellous 
are  thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty ; just  and  true  are  thy 
ways,  thou  King  of  saints. 

225.  Vindicative  justice. 

Ex.  15  : 3 The  Lord  is  a man  of  war : the  Lord  is  his  name. 

Dt.  4 : 24  For  the  Lord  thy  God  is  a consuming  fire,  even  a 
jealous  God. 

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225 


Vindicative  Justice. 

32  : 35  To  me  belongeth  vengeance,  and  recompense  ; their 
foot  shall  slide  in  due  time : for  the  day  of  their  calamity  is  at 
hand,  and  the  things  that  shall  come  upon  them  make  haste. 
39  See  now  that  I,  even  I,  am  he,  and  there  is  no  god  with 
me : I kill,  and  I make  alive : I wound,  and  I heal : neither  is 
there  any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand.  40  For  I lift  up 
my  hand  to  heaven,  and  say,  I live  forever.  41  If  I whet  my 
glittering  sword,  and  mine  hand  take  hold  on  judgment ; I will 
render  vengeance  to  mine  enemies,  and  will  reward  them  that 
hate  me.  42  I will  make  mine  arrows  drunk  with  blood,  and 
my  sword  shall  devour  flesh ; and  that  with  the  blood  of  the 
slain  and  of  the  captives  from  the  beginning  of  revenges  upon 
the  enemy. 

Is.  35:4  Say  to  them  that  are  of  a fearful  heart,  Be  strong, 
fear  not:  behold,  your  God  will  come  with  vengeance,  even 
God  with  a recompense  ; he  will  come  and  save  you. 

59:17  For  he  put  on  righteousness  as  a breastplate,  and  an 
nelmet  of  salvation  upon  his  head : and  he  put  on  the  gar- 
ments of  vengeance  for  clothing,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as  a 
cloak.  18  According  to  their  deeds,  accordingly  he  will  repay, 
fury  to  his  adversaries,  recompense  to  his  enemies ; to  the 
islands  he  will  repay  recompense.  19  So  shall  they  fear  the 
name  of  the  Lord  from  the  west,  and  his  glory  from  the  rising 
of  the  sun. 

66  : 14  And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  shall  be  known  toward  his 
servants,  and  his  indignation  toward  his  enemies.  15  For  be- 
hold, the  Lord  will  come  with  fire,  and  with  his  chariots  like  a 
whirlwind,  to  render  his  anger  with  fury,  and  his  rebuke  with 
flames  of  fire. 

Lam.  2 : 4 He  hath  bent  his  bow  like  an  enemy : he  stood 
with  hi^  right  hand  as  an  adversary  and  slew  all  that  were 
pleasant  to  the  eye  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  daughter  of  Zion : 
he  poured  out  his  fury  like  fire. 

Nalx.  1:2  God  is  jealous,  and  the  Lord  revengeth;  the 
Lord  revengeth,  and  is  furious ; the  Lord  will  take  venge- 
ance on  his  adversaries,  and  he  reserveth  wrath  for  his  enemies. 

Mai.  3 : 2 But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ? and 
who  shall  stand  when  he  appeareth  ? for  he  is  like  a refiner’s 
fire,  and  like  fullers’  soap. 

Rom.  12  : 19  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but 
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226 


god’s  moral  perfections. 


Vindicative  Justice  amiable 

rather  give  place  unto  wrath:  for  it  is  written.  Vengeance  is 
mine : I will  repay,  saith  the  Lord. 

2 Cor.  5:11  Knowing  therefore  the  terror  of  the  Lord,  we 
persuade  men ; but  we  are  made  manifest  unto  God ; and  1 
trust  also  are  made  manifest  in  your  consciences. 

2 Th.  1 : 7 And  to  you,  who  are  troubled,  rest  with  us,  when 
the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven  with  his  mighty 
angels,  8 In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them  that  know 
not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Heb.  12  : 29  For  our  God  is  a consuming  fire.  Ps.  18  : 6 — 14. 

[See  219,  .and  Punishment,  future.] 

226.  Vindicative  justice  in  God  amiable. 

Ex.  15 : 6 Thy  right  hand,  O Lord,  is  become  glorious  in 
power : thy  right  hand,  O Lord,  hath  dashed  in  pieces  the 
enemy.  7 And  in  the  greatness  of  thine  excellency  thou  hast 
overthrown  them  that  rose  up  against  thee. 

Dt.  32  : 43  Rejoice,  O ye  nations,  with  his  people : for  he 
will  avenge  the  blood  of  his  servants,  and  will  render  venge- 
ance to  his  adversaries,  and  will  be  merciful  unto  his  land,  and 
to  his  people. 

Ps.  48:11  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of 
Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

58  : 9 He  shall  take  them  away  as  with  a whirlwind,  both 
living,  and  in  his  wrath.  10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  when 
he  seeth  the  vengeance  : he  shall  wash  his  feet  in  the  blood  of 
the  wicked. 

136 : 1 O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is  good : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  10  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in 
their  first-born:  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever:  11  And 
brought  out  Israel  from  among  them  : for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever.  [See  the  whole  Psalm.] 

Rev.  18 : 20  Rejoice  over  her,  thou  heaven,  and  ye  holy 
apostles  and  prophets ; for  God  hath  avenged  you  on  her. 

19  : 1 And  after  these  things  I heard  a great  voice  of  much 
people  in  heaven,  saying,  Alleluia:  Salvation,  and  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God : 2 For  true  and 
righteous  are  his  judgments : for  he  hath  judged  the  great 
whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication,  and 
hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3 And 
again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever 
and  ever.  [See  79  and  478.] 


GOD  S MORAL  PERFECTIONS. 


227,  228 


Wisdom — Zeal. 


227.  Wisdom  of  God. 

Job  5 : 13  He  taketh  the  wise  in  their  own  craftiness:  and 
the  counsel  of  the  fro  ward  is  carried  headlong. 

Ps.  104:  24  O Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works  ! in  wis- 
dom hast  thou  made  them  all : the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

Is.  28  : 29  This  also  cometh  forth  from  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
which  is  wonderful  in  counsel,  and  excellent  in  working. 

Rom.  11 : 33  O the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom 
and  knowledge  of  God  ! how  unsearchable  are  his  judgments, 
and  his  ways  past  finding  out ! 34  For  who  hath  known  the 

mind  of  the  Lord  ? or  who  hath  been  his  counsellor  ? 

16  : 27  To  God  only  wise,  he  glory  through  Jesus  Christ  for 
ever.  Amen. 

1 Cor.  1 : 25  The  foolishness  of  God  is  wiser  than  men. 

Ep.  1 : S He  hath  abounded  toward  us  in  all  wisdom  and 

prudence. 

3 : 9 And  to  make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fellowship  of  the 
mystery,  which  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  hath  been  hid 
in  God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ:  10  To  the  in- 
tent that  now  unto  the  principalities  and  powers  in  heavenly 
places  might  be  known  by  the  church  the  manifold  wisdom  of 
God. 

Col.  2 : 2 The  mystery  of  God,  and  of  the  Father,  and  of 
Christ;  3 In  whom  are  hid  all  the  treasures  of  wisdom  and 
knowledge. 

Jude  25  To  the  only  wise  God  our  Savior,  be  glory  and 
majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever.  Amen. 

228.  Zeal  of  God. 

2 K.  19  : 30  And  the  remnant  that  is  escaped  of  the  house  of 
Judah  shall  yet  again  take  root  downward,  and  bear  fruit  up- 
ward. 31  For  out  of  Jerusalem  shall  go  forth  a remnant,  and 
they  that  escape  out  of  mount  Zion  : the  zeal  of  the  Lord  of 
hosts  shall  do  this. 

Is.  9:7  Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and  peace  there 
shall  he  no  end,  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  king- 
dom to  order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with 
justice  from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  The  zeal  of  the  Lord 
of  hosts  will  perform  this. 

59:  17  For  he  put  on  righteousness  as  a breastplate,  and 
a helmet  of  salvation  upon  his  head  ; and  he  put  on  the  gar- 

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229 


god’s  mode  of  existence. 


Unity  of  God. 

merits  of  vengeance  for  clothing,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as  a 
cloak. 

Ezk.  5 : 13  Thus  shall  mine  anger  be  accomplished,  and  1 
will  cause  my  fury  to  rest  upon  them,  and  I will  be  comforted : 
and  they  shall  know  that  1 the  Lord  have  spoken  it  in  my 
zeal,  when  I have  accomplished  my  fury  in  them. 

Jn.  2 : 15  And  when  he  had  made  a scourge  of  small  cords, 
he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  and  the  sheep,  and  the 
oxen  5 and  poured  out  the  changers’  money,  and  overthrew  the 
tables  ; 16  And  said  unto  them  that  sold  doves,  Take  these 
things  hence  : make  not  my  Father’s  house  an  house  of  mer- 
chandise. 17  And  his  disciples  remembered  that  it  was  writ 
ten,  The  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up. 

GOD’S  MODE  OF  EXISTENCE. 

229.  Unity  of  God. 

Dt.  4 : 35  The  Lord  he  is  God : there  is  none  else  beside 
him.  39. 

6 : 4 The  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord. 

32 : 39  See  now  that  I,  even  I am  he,  and  there  is  no  god 
with  me. 

2 S.  7 : 22  There  is  none  like  thee,  neither  is  there  any  God 
beside  thee. 

2 K.  19 : 15  Thou  art  the  God,  even  thou  alone,  of  all  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth. 

Neh.  9:6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  Lord  alone. 

Is.  44 : 6 Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  King  of  Israel,  and  his 
Redeemer  the  Lord  of  hosts ; I am  the  first  and  I am  the  last; 
and  besides  me  there  is  no  God.  8 Is  there  a God  besides  me  ? 
Yea,  there  is  no  God ; I know  not  any. 

45  : 5 I am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else,  there  is  no  God 
besides  me. 

Jn.  10  : 30  I and  my  Father  are  one. 

17  : 3 And  this  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  thee  the 
only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom  thou  hast  sent. 

1 Cor.  8 : 6 But  to  us  there  is  but  one  God,  the  Father,  ol 
whom  are  all  things,  and  we  m him ; and  one  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  by  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  by  him. 

Gal.  3 : 20  God  is  one. 

1 Tim.  1 : 17  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invis- 
ible, the  only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

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god’s  mode  of  existence. 


230 


Trinity. 

Jam.  2 : 19  Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God ; thou  do- 
est  well. 

230.  Are  there  more  persons  than  one  in  the  Godhead  ? 

Gen.  1 : 26  And  God  said,  Let  us  make  man  in  our  image, 
after  our  likeness. 

3 : 22  And  the  Lord  God  said,  Behold,  the  man  is  become 
as  one  of  us,  to  know  good  and  evil. 

11:7  Go  to,  let  us  go  down,  and  there  confound  their  lan- 
guage. 

Is.  6:8  I heard  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  saying,  Whom  shall 
I send,  and  who  will  go  for  us  ? 

Dan.  4 : 17  This  matter  is  by  the  decree  of  the  watchers, 
and  the  demand  by  the  word  of  the  holy  ones : to  the  intent 
that  the  living  may  know  that  the  Most  High  ruleth  in  the 
kingdom  of  men.  25  and  26. 

Mat.  28 : 19  Teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Lk.  3 : 22  And  the  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a bodily  shape 
like  a dove  upon  him,  and  a voice  came  from  heaven,  which 
said,  Thou  art  my  beloved  Son ; in  thee  1 am  well  pleased. 

Jn.  14:  16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever ; 
17  Even  the  Spirit  of  truth  ; whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him : but  ye  know 
him ; for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  26  But 
the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will 
send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all 
tilings  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I have  said  unto 
you. 

2 Cor.  13 : 14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  he  with 
you  all.  Amen. 

Ep.  2 : 18  For  through  him  we  both  have  access  by  one 
Spirit  unto  the  Father. 

1 Pet.  1 : 2 Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God 
the  Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience 
and  sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ. 

1 Jn.  5:7  There  are  three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 
Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  these  three  are 
one. 


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GOD7S  PREItOGATIVES. 


Of  Property  in  us — To  establish  Natural  Law. 

PREROGATIVES  OF  GOD. 

231.  What  prerogatives  or  rights  especially  belong  to  God  ? 

1.  A right  of  property  in  all  his  creatures. 

1 Ch.  29:11  Thine,  O Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty:  for  all  that  is 
in  the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine. 

Ps.  50 : 10  For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine,  and  the 
cattle  upon  a thousand  hills.  11  I know  all  the  fowls  of  the 
mountains : and  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine.  12  If 
I were  hungry,  I would  not  tell  thee : for  the  world  is  mine, 
and  the  fulness  thereof. 

95  : 5 The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it : and  his  hands  formed 
the  dry  land.  6 O come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down : let 
us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker.  7 For  he  is  our  God ; 
and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his 
hand. 

100 : 3 The  Lord  he  is  God : it  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and 
not  we  ourselves  ; we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pas- 
ture. 

Ezk.  18 : 4 Behold,  all  souls  are  mine ; as  the  soul  of  the 
father,  so  also  the  soul  of  the  son  is  mine. 

Rom.  14 : 8 Whether  we  live,  therefore,  or  die,  we  are  the 
Lord’s. 

2.  To  establish  and  control  natural  law. 

Job  38:  33  Kno west  thou  the  ordinances  of  heaven  7 canst 
thou  set  the  dominion  thereof  in  the  earth? 

Ps.  119:90  Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations:  thou 
hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth.  91  They  continue 
this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances  : for  all  are  thy  servants. 

Pr.  3 : 19  The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth ; by 
understanding  hath  he  established  the  heavens.  20  By  his 
knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down 
the  dew. 

Jer.  31 : 35  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  which  giveth  the  sun  for  a 
light  by  day,  and  the  ordinances  of  the  moon  and  of  the  stars 
for  a light  by  night,  which  divideth  the  sea  when  the  waves 
thereof  roar;  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name. 

33:25  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  If  my  covenant  be  not  with 
day  and  night,  and  if  I have  not  appointed  the  ordinances  of 
heaven  and  earth ; 26  Then  will  I cast  away  the  seed  of  Jacob. 

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god's  prerogatives. 


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To  give  Moral  Law — To  sanctify  or  not. 

3.  To  give  supreme  moral  law. 

Ex.  20  : 2 I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage.  3 Thou 
shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

1 Ch.  29: 11  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  O Lord,  and  thou  art 
exalted  as  head  above  all. 

Ps.  47  : 7 God  is  the  king  of  all  the  earth. 

Pr.  23 : 26  My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

Is.  33  : 22  The  Lord  is  our  judge,  the  Lord  is  our  lawgiver, 
the  Lord  is  our  King. 

Mat.  4: 10  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee  hence,  Sa- 
tan : for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 

22 : 37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  [See  261.] 

4.  To  regenerate  and  sanctify  or  not. 

Dt.  29:4  Yet  the  Lord  hath  not  given  you  an  heart  to  per- 
ceive, and  eyes  to  see,  and  ears  to  hear,  unto  this  day. 

Jer.  5 : 14  Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts,  Be- 
cause ye  speak  this  word,  behold,  I will  make  my  words  in  thy 
mouth  fire,  and  this  people  wood,  and  it  shall  devour  them. 

Mat.  13:10  And  the  disciples  came,  and  said  unto  him,  Why 
speakest  thou  unto  them  in  parables?  11  He  answered  and 
said  unto  them,  Because  it  is  given  unto  you  to  know  the  mys- 
teries of  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  but  to  them  it  is  not  given. 

20 : 15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  1 will  with  mine 
own  ? is  thine  eye  evil  because  I am  good  ? 16  So  the  last 

shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last : for  many  be  called,  but  few 
chosen. 

Mk.  4:11  And  he  said  unto  them,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mystery  of  the  kingdom  of  God : but  unto  them  that 
are  without,  a.l  these  things  are  done  in  parables  : 12  That 
seeing  they  may  see,  and  not  perceive  ; and  hearing  they  may 
hear,  and  not  understand ; lest  at  any  time  they  should  be  con- 
verted, and  their  sins  should  be  forgiven  them. 

Rom.  9 : 22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his  wrath,  and  to 
make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long-suffering 
the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction : 23  And  that  he 
might  make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on  the  vessels  of* 
mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory. 


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god’s  prerogatives. 


To  try  by  Tempters— To  control  the  Heart. 

2 Tim.  2 : 25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves ; if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance 
to  the  acknowledging  of  the  truth.  [See  223.] 

5.  To  try  us  by  tempters  and  temptations. 

Dt.  13:1  If  there  arise  among  you  a prophet,  or  a dreamer 
of  dreams,  and  giveth  thee  a sign  or  a wonder,  2 And  the  sign 
or  the  wonder  come  to  pass,  whereof  he  spake  unto  thee,  say- 
ing, Let  us  go  after  other  gods,  which  thou  hast  not  known, 
and  let  us  serve  them ; 3 Thou  slialt  not  hearken  unto  the 
words  of  that  prophet,  or  that  dreamer  of  dreams : for  the 
Lord  your  God  proveth  you,  to  know  whether  ye  love  the 
Lord  your  God  with  all  your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul. 

1 K.  22 : 20  And  the  Lord  said,  Who  shall  persuade  Aliab, 
that  he  may  go  up  and  fall  at  Ramoth-gilead  ? And  one  said 
on  this  manner,  and  another  said  on  that  manner.  21  And 
there  came  forth  a spirit,  and  stood  before  the  Lord,  and  said, 
I will  persuade  him.  22  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Where- 
with ? And  he  said,  I will  go  forth.,  and  I will  be  a lying  spirit 
in  the  mouth  of  all  his  prophets.  And  he  said,  Thou  shalt 
persuade  him , and  prevail  also  : go  forth,  and  do  so. 

Job  2:6  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Behold,  he  is  in 
thine  hand ; but  save  his  life.  7 So  went  Satan  forth  from 
the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  smote  Job  with  sore  boils  from 
the  sole  of  his  foot  unto  his  crown. 

Mat.  4 : 1 Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the  wil- 
derness to  be  tempted  of  the  devil. 

1 Cor.  11  : 19  For  there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you, 
that  they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  among 
you. 

6.  To  form  and  control  the  hearts  of  men. 

1 S.  26 : 19  Now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  let  my  lord  the  king 
hear  the  words  of  his  servant.  If  the  Lord  have  stirred  thee 
up  against  me,  let  him  accept  an  offering : but  if  they  he  the 
children  of  men,  cursed  he  they  before  the  Lord  ; for  they  have 
driven  me  out  this  day  from  abiding  in  the  inheritance  of  the 
Lord,  saying,  Go,  serve  other  gods. 

Ps.  33  : 14  From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth.  15  He  fashioneth  their  hearts 
alike  ; he  considereth  all  their  works. 

Is.  45 : 9 Wo  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his  Maker  ! Let 
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To  use  Creatures. 

the  potsherd  strive  with  the  potsherds  of  the  earth.  Shall  the 
clay  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it,  What  makest  thou  ? or  thy 
work,  He  hath  no  hands  ? 

Rom.  9:20  Nay  but,  O man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest 
against  God  ? Shall  the  thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed 
i7,  Why  hast  thou  made  me  thus  ? 21  Hath  not  the  potter 

power  over  the  clay,  of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel  un- 
to honor,  and  another  unto  dishonor  ? [See  247.] 

7.  To  use  all  creatures  in  fulfilling  his  designs. 

2 S.  7 : 14  I will  be  his  father,  and  he  shall  be  my  son.  If 
he  commit  iniquity,  1 will  chasten  him  with  the  rod  of  men, 
and  with  the  stripes  of  the  children  of  men. 

2 K.  5 : 1 Now  Naaman,  captain  of  the  host  of  the  king  of 
Syria,  was  a great  man  with  his  master,  and  honorable,  because 
by  him  the  Lord  had  given  deliverance  unto  Syria. 

1 Ch.  6 : 15  And  Jehozadak  went  into  captivity , when  the 
Lord  carried  away  Judah  and  Jerusalem  by  the  hand  of  Neb- 
uchadnezzar. 

Job  1 : 15  And  the  Sabeans  fell  upon  them , and  took  them 
away.  17  The  Chaldeans  made  out  three  bands,  and  fell 
upon  the  camels,  and  have  carried  them  away,  yea,  and  slain 
the  servants  with  the  edge  of  the  sword.  21  The  Lord  gave, 
and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away ; blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Ps.  17 : 13  Arise,  O Lord,  dissapoint  him,  cast  him  down : 
deliver  my  soul  from  the  wicked,  which  is  thy  sword  : 14  From 
men  which  are  thy  hand,  O Lord,  from  men  of  the  world,  which 
hare  their  portion  in  this  life. 

Is.  10  : 5 O Assyrian,  the  rod  of  mine  anger,  and  the  staff 
in  their  hand  is  mine  indignation.  6 I will  send  him  against 
a hypocritical  nation,  and  against  the  people  of  my  wrath  will 
I give  him  a charge,  to  take  the  spoil,  and  to  take  the  prey,  and 
to  tread  them  down  like  the  mire  of  the  streets.  7 Howbeit 
he  meaneth  not  so,  neither  doth  his  heart  think  so  ; but  it  is  in 
his  heart  to  destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not  a few.  12  Where- 
fore it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  the  Lord  hath  performed 
his  whole  wmrk  upon  mount  Zion  and  on  Jerusalem,  I will 
punish  the  fruit  of  the  stout  heart  of  the  king  of  Assyria,  and 
the  glory  of  his  high  looks.  15  Shall  the  axe  boast  itself 
against  him  that  heweth  therewith  ? or  shall  the  saw  magnify 
itself  against  him  that  shaketh  it  7 as  if  the  rod  should  shake 

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god’s  prerogatives. 


To  require  Life — To  punish. 

itself  against  them  that  lift  it  up,  or  as  if  the  staff  should  lift 
up  itself  as  if  it  were  no  wood. 

Jer.  27:8  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the  nation  and 
kingdom  which  will  not  serve  the  same  Nebuchadnezzar  the 
king  of  Babylon,  and  that  will  not  put  their  neck  under  the 
yoke  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  that  nation  will  I punish,  saith 
the  Lord,  with  the  sword,  and  with  the  famine,  and  with  the 
pestilence,  until  I have  consumed  them  by  his  hand. 

Ezk.  25 : 14  And  I will  lay  my  vengeance  upon  Edom  by 
the  hand  of  my  people  Israel. 

Hab.  1 : 6 For  lo,  I raise  up  the  Chaldeans,  that  bitter  and 
hasty  nation,  which  shall  march  through  the  breadth  of  the 
land,  to  possess  the  dwelling-places  that  are  not  theirs.  12  O 
Lord,  thou  hast  ordained  them  for  judgment : and,  O mighty 
God,  thou  hast  established  them  for  correction. 

8.  To  require  human  life  to  be  taken  away  at  his  pleasure. 

Gen.  22  : 2 And  he  said,  Take  now  thy  son,  thine  only  son 
Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest,  and  get  thee  into  the  land  of  Moriah  ; 
and  offer  him  there  for  a burnt-offering  upon  one  of  the  mount- 
ains which  1 will  tell  thee  of. 

Dt.  20  : 16  But  of  the  cities  of  these  people  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  doth  give  thee  for  an  inheritance,  thou  shalt  save 
alive  nothing  that  breatheth  : 17  But  thou  shalt  utterly  destroy 
them,  namely , the  Hittites,  and  the  Amorites,  the  Canaanites, 
and  the  Perizzites,  the  Hivites,  and  the  Jebusites,  as  the  Lord 
thy  God  hath  commanded  thee : 18  That  they  teach  you  not 
to  do  after  all  their  abominations  which  they  have  done  unto 
their  gods ; so  should  ye  sin  against  the  Lord  your  God. 

1 S.  15  : 3 Now  go  and  smite  Amalek,  and  utterly  destroy 
all  that  they  have,  and  spare  them  not ; but  slay  both  man 
and  woman,  infant  and  suckling,  ox  and  sheep,  camel  and  ass. 

9.  To  punish  by  wicked  rulers , &rc. 

1 K.  19 : 15  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Go,  return  on  thy 
way  to  the  wilderness  of  Damascus : and  when  thou  comest, 
anoint  Hazael  to  he  king  over  Syria. 

2 K.  8 : 12  And  Hazael  said,  Why  weepeth  my  lord  ? And 
he  answered,  Because  I know  the  evil  that  thou  wilt  do  unto  the 
children  of  Israel : their  strong  holds  wilt  thou  set  on  fire,  and 
their  young  men  wilt  thou  slay  with  the  sword,  and  wilt  (lash 
their  children,  and  rip  up  their  women  with  child. 

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god’s  prerogatives — god’s  purposes.  232 — 234 


To  vindicate — Will  be  maintained.— God’s  Plan  eternal  and  immutable. 


Ezk.  20 : 24  Because  they  had  not  executed  my  judgments, 
but  had  despised  my  statutes,  and  had  polluted  my  sabbaths, 
and  their  eyes  were  after  their  fathers’  idols.  25  Wherefore 
I gave  them  also  statutes  that  were  not  good,  and  judgments 
whereby  they  should  not  live ; 26  And  I polluted  them  in  their 
own  gifts,  in  that  they  caused  to  pass  through  the  fire  all  that 
openeth  the  womb,  that  I might  make  them  desolate,  to  the  end 
that  they  might  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

Dan.  4 : 17  The  Most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men, 
and  giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  will,  and  setteth  up  over  it  the 
basest  of  men. 

Hos.  13  : 11  I gave  thee  a king  in  mine  anger,  and  took  him 
away  in  my  wrath. 

10.  To  vindicate  himself  and  his  servants. 

Dt.  32  : 35  To  me  helongeth  vengeance,  and  recompense. 

Ps.  94 : 1 O Lord  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ; O 
God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  shew  thyself. 

Rom.  12:19  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but 
rather  give  place  unto  wrath:  for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is 
mine  ; I will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  [See  472.] 

232.  God  will  maintain  his  'prerogatives. 

Is.  42  : 8 I am  the  Lord : that  is  my  name  : and  my  glory 
will  I not  give  to  another,  neither  my  praise  to  graven  images. 

48 : 11  For  mine  own  sa^e,  even  for  mine  own  sake,  will  I 
do  it:  for  how  should  my  name  be  polluted?  and  I will  not 
give  my  glory  unto  another. 

PURPOSES  OF  GOD. 

233.  God  has  a perfect  plan  of  operations . 

Dt.  32  : 4 He  is  the  Rock,  his  work  is  perfect. 

Ps.  104:  24  O Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works  ! in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all. 

Ec.  3 : 14  I know  that,  whatsoever  God  doeth,  it  shall  be  for 
ever:  nothing  can  be  put  to  it,  nor  any  thing  taken  from  it : 
and  God  doeth  it , that  men  should  fear  before  burn. 

234.  The  purposes  of  God  eternal  and  immutable. 

Job  23  : 13  But  he  is  in  one  mind , and  who  can  turn  him  ? 
and  what  his  soul  desireth,  even  that  he  doeth. 

Ps.  33:11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever,  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 


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235,  236 


god’s  purposes. 


Universal — Respecting  Evil. 

Pr.  19  : 21  There  are  many  devices  in  a man’s  heart;  never- 
theless the  counsel  of  the  Lord,  that  shall  stand. 

Is.  14:  24  The  Lord  of  hosts  hath  sworn,  saying,  Surely  as 
I have  thought,  so  shall  it  come  to  pass ; and  as  I have  pur- 
posed, so  shall  it  stand.  27  For  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  pur- 
posed, and  who  shall  disannul  it  ? and  his  hand  is  stretched 
out,  and  who  shall  turn  it  back  7 

46  : 9 I am  God,  and  there  is  none  else ; 1 am  God,  and  there 
is  none  like  me,  10  Declaring  the  end  from  the  beginning,  and 
from  ancient  times  the  things  that  are  not  yet  done,  saying, 
My  counsel  shall  stand,  and  I will  do  all  my  pleasure. 

Ep.  3:11  According  to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he  pur- 
posed in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

235.  The  purposes  of  God  universal  and  particidar. 

Job  14:5  Seeing  his  days  are  determined,  the  number  of 
his  months  are  with  thee,  thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds  that 
he  cannot  pass. 

Is.  14 : 26  This  is  the  purpose  that  is  purposed  upon  the 
'whole  earth  : and  this  is  the  hand  that  is  stretched  out  upon 
all  the  nations. 

Ac.  17  : 26  And  hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men 
for  to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hath  determined 
the  times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habitation. 

Ep.  1:11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance, 
being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who 
worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will. 

236.  Purposes  of  God  respecting  natural  and  moral  evil 

Ac.  2 : 23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 
and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked 
hands  have  crucified  and  slain. 

4:27  For  of  a truth  against  thy  holy  child  Jesus,  whom 
thou  hast  anointed,  both  Herod,  and  Pontius  Pilate,  with  the 
Gentiles,  and  the  people  of  Israel,  were  gathered  together, 
28  For  to  do  whatsoever  thy  hand  and  thy  counsel  determined 
before  to  be  done. 

13 : 29  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  all  that  was  written  of 
him,  they  took  him  down  from  the  tree,  and  laid  him  in  a sep- 
ulchre. 

1 Pet.  2 : 8 And  a stone  of  stumbling,  and  a rock  of  offence, 
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237 


National  Election. 

even  to  them  which  stumble  at  the  word,  being  disobedient: 
whereunto  also  they  were  appointed. 

Jude  4 For  there  are  certain  men  crept  in  unawares,  who 
were  before  of  old  ordained  to  this  condemnation,  ungodly 
men,  turning  the  grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness,  and  de- 
nying the  only  Lord  God,  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Rev.  17 : 17  For  God  hath  put  in  their  heaTts  to  fulfil  his 
will,  and  to  agree,  and  give  their  kingdom  unto  the  beast,  until 
the  words  of  God  shall  be  fulfilled.  [See  249.] 

237.  National  election . 

Ex.  4 : 22  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Israel  is  my  son,  even  my 
fii  st-born. 

Dt.  4 : 20  But  the  Lord  hath  taken  you,  and  brought  you 
forth  out  of  the  iron  furnace,  even  out  of  Egypt,  to  be  unto  him 
a people  of  inheritance,  as  ye  are  this  day. 

7 : 6 For  thou  art  an  holy  people  unto  the  Lord  thy  God  : 
the  Lord  thy  God  hath  chosen  thee  to  be  a special  people  unto 
himself,  above  all  people  that  are  upon  the  face  of  the  earth. 

10  : 15  Only  the  Lord  had  a delight  in  thy  fathers  to  love 
them,  and  he  chose  their  seed  after  them,  even  you  above  all 
people,  as  it  is  this  day. 

32  : 9 For  the  Lord’s  portion  is  his  people ; Jacob  is  the  lot 
of  his  inheritance.  10  He  found  him  in  a desert  land,  and  in 
the  waste  howling  wilderness  ; he  I*ed  him  about,  he  instructed 
him,  he  kept  him  as  the  apple  of  his  eye. 

Ps.  33 : 12  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ; 
and  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritance. 

135 : 4 For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself,  and 
Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

Is.  45 : 4 For  Jacob  my  servant’s  sake,  and  Israel  mine 
elect,  I have  even  called  thee  by  thy  name. 

Ezk.  20 : 5 And  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 
In  the  day  when  I chose  Israel,  and  lifted  up  my  hand  unto 
the  seed  of  the  house  of  Jacob,  and  made  myself  known  unto 
them  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  when  I lifted  up  my  hand  unto 
them  saying,  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

Rom.  3 : 1 What  advantage  then  hath  the  Jew?  or  what 
profit  is  there  of  circumcision  ? 2 Much  every  way : chiefly, 
because  that  unto  them  were  committed  the  oracles  of  God. 

9 : 4 Who  are  Israelites ; to  whom  pertaineih  the  adoption, 
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GOD  S PURPOSES. 


Individual  Election. 

and  the  glory,  and  the  covenants,  and  the  giving  of  the  law, 
and  the  service  of  God , and  the  promises. 

238.  Individual  election. 

Mat.  20: 16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for 
many  he  called,  but  few  chosen. 

24 : 22  But  for  the  elect’s  sake  those  days  shall  be  shortened. 

Jn.  13 : 18  I speak  not  of  you  all ; I know  whom  I have 
chosen. 

15:16  Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  hut  I have  chosen  you,  and 
ordained  you,  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that 
your  fruit  should  remain.  19  If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the 
world  would  love  his  own ; but  because  ye  are  not  of  the 
world,  but  I have  chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  the 
world  hateth  you. 

Ac.  13:48  And  when  the  Gentiles  heard  this,  they  were  glad, 
and  glorified  the  word  of  the  Lord : and  as  many  as  were  or- 
dained to  eternal  life,  believed. 

Rom.  8 : 28  And  we  know  that  all  things  work  together  for 
good,  to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who  are  the  called  accord- 
ing to  his  purpose.  29  For  whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did 
predestinate  to  be  conformed  to  the  image  of  his  Son,  that  he 
might  be  the  first-born  among  many  brethren. 

9 : 10  And  not  only  this  ; but  when  Rebecca  also  had  con- 
ceived by  one,  even  by  our  father  Isaac.  11  (For  the  children 
being  not  yet  born,  neither  having  done  any  good  or  evil,  that 
the  purpose  of  God,  according  to  election  might  stand,  not  of 
works,  but  of  him  that  calleth ;)  12  It  was  said  unto  her,  The 
elder  shall  serve  the  younger.  13  As  it  is  written,  Jacob  have 
1 loved,  but  Esau  have  I hated.  14  What  shall  we  say  then? 
Is  there  unrighteousness  with  God?  God  forbid.  15  For  he 
saith  to  Moses  : I will  have  mercy  on  whom  I will  have  mercy, 
and  I will  have  compassion  on  whom  I will  have  compassion. 

11:5  Even  so  then  at  this  present  time  also  there  is  a rem- 
nant according  to  the  election  of  grace.  7 What  then  ? Is- 
rael hath  not  obtained  that  which  he  seeketh  for  ; but  the  elec- 
tion hath  obtained  it,  and  the  rest  were  blinded. 

Ep.  1 : 4 According  as  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  be  holy  and  without 
blame  before  him  m love.  11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained 
an  inheritance,  being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose 
of  him  who  worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will. 

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239,  240 


Election  before  Faith — Vessels  of  Wrath. 


1 Th.  1 : 4 Knowing,  brethren  beloved,  your  election  of  God. 

5 : 9 For  God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain 

salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2 Th.  2:13  But  we  are  bound  to  give  thanks  always  to  God 
for  you,  brethren  beloved  of  the  Lord,  because  God  hath  from 
the  beginning  chosen  you  to  salvation,  through  sanctification 
of  the  Spirit,  and  belief  of  the  truth. 

1 Pet.  1 : 2 Elect  accoding  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God  the 
Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience 
and  sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ. 

239.  Eleciion  previous  to  faith. 

Ep.  1 : 4 According  as  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  be  holy  and  without 
blame  before  him  in  love. 

Rev.  17  : 8 The  beast  that  thou  sawest,  was,  and  is  not  • 
and  shall  ascend  out  of  the  bottomless  pit,  and  go  into  perdi- 
tion : and  they  that  dwell  on  the  earth  shall  wonder,  (whose 
names  were  not  written  in  the  book  of  life  from  the  foundation 
of  the  world,)  when  they  behold  the  beast  that  was,  and  is  not, 
and  yet  is. 

240.  Purposes  of  God  respecting  the  u vessels  of  wrath” 

Ex.  9 : 16  And  in  very  deed  for  this  cause  have  I raised  thee 

up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power ; and  that  my  name  may  be 
declared  throughout  all  the  earth. 

Pr.  16:4  The  Lord  hath  made  all  things  for  himself : yea, 
even  the  wicked  for  the  day  of  evil. 

Mk.  4:11  And  he  said  unto  them,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mystery  of  the  kingdom  of  God:  but  untosthem  that 
are  without,  all  these  things  are  done  in  parables : 12  That 
seeing  they  may  see,  and  not  perceive  ; and  hearing  they  may 
hear,  and  not  understand  ; lest  at  any  time  they  should  be  con- 
verted, and  their  sins  should  be  forgiven  them. 

Rom.  9 : 17  For  the  scripture  saith  unto  Pharaoh,  Even  for 
this  same  purpose  have  I raised  thee  up,  that  I might  shew 
my  power  in  thee,  and  that  my  name  might  be  declared 
throughout  all  the  earth.  22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his 
wrath,  and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long- 
suffering  the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction:  23  And 
that  he  might  make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on  the  ves- 
sels of  mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory,  24  Even 

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241 — 243  god’s  purposes — god’s  providence. 


Means  and  Ends — Means  encouraged. — God’s  Providence  universal. 

us,  whom  he  hath  called,  not  of  the  Jews  only,  hut  also  of  the 
Gentiles  ? 

2 Cor.  13:5  Examine  yourselves,  whether  ye  be  in  the  faith; 
prove  your  own  selves.  Know  ye  not  your  own  selves,  how 
that  Jesus  Christ  is  in  you,  except  ye  be  reprobates  ? 6 But 

I trust  that  ye  shall  know  that  we  are  not  reprobates. 

2 Pet.  2 : 12  But  these,  as  natural  brute  beasts,  made  to  be 
taken  and  destroyed,  speak  evil  of  the  things  that  they  under- 
stand not;  and  shall  utterly  perish  in  their  own  corruption. 

241.  GocV s purposes  include  means  and  ends . 

Ac.  27  : 22  And  now  I exhort  you  to  be  of  good  cheer : for 
there  shall  be  no  loss  of  any  man's  life  among  you,  but  of  the 
ship.  23  For  there  stood  by  me  this  night  the  angel  of  God, 
whose  I am,  and  whom  I serve,  24  Saying,  Fear  not,  Paul ; 
thou  must  be  brought  before  Cesar : and  lo,  God  hath  given 
thee  all  them  that  sail  with  thee.  30  And  as  the  shipmen  were 
about  to  flee  out  of  the  ship,  when  they  had  let  down  the  boat 
into  the  sea,  under  color  as  though  they  would  have  cast 
anchors  out  of  the  foreship,  31  Paul  said  to  the  centurion,  and 
to  the  soldiers,  Except  these  abide  in  the  ship,  ye  cannot  be 
saved. 

2 Th.  2:13  But  we  are  bound  to  give  thanks  always  to  God 
for  you,  brethren  beloved  of  the  Lord,  because  God  hath  from 
the  beginning  chosen  you  to  salvation,  through  sanctification 
of  the  Spirit,  and  belief  of  the  truth. 

1 Pet.  1 : 2 Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God  the 
Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience  and 
sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ. 

242.  God's  purposes  encourage  the  use  of  means. 

Ac.  18  : 9 Then  spake  the  Lord  to  Paul  in  the  night  by  a 
vision,  Be  not  afraid,  but  speak,  and  hold  not  thy  peace : 
10  For  I am  with  thee,  and  no  man  shall  set  on  thee,  to  hurt 
thee : for  I have  much  people  in  this  city.  11  And  he  continued 
there  a year  and  six  months,  teaching  the  word  of  God  among 
them. 

PROVIDENCE. 

243.  The  providence  or  agency  of  God  universal  and  particular, 

Ps.  147 : 8 Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  pre- 

pureth  rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
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244 


Provision  for  All. 

mountains.  9 He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the 
young  ravens  which  cry.  15  He  sendeth  forth  his  command- 
ment upon  earth : his  word  runneth  very  swiftly.  16  He  giveth 
snow  like  wool : he  scattereth  the  hoar-frost  like  ashes.  17  He 
casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels : who  can  stand  before  his 
cold  ? 18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them : he 

causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

Pr.  16 : 33  The  lot  is  cast  into  the  lap ; but  the  whole  dis- 
posing thereof  is  of  the  Lord. 

Is.  26  : 12  Lord,  thou  wilt  ordain  peace  for  us  : for  thou  also 
hast  wrought  all  our  works  in  us. 

45  : 7 I form  the  light,  and  create  darkness  : I make  peace, 
and  create  evil : I the  Lord  do  all  these  things. 

Dan.  4 : 35  And  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  are  reputed 
as  nothing : and  he  doeth  according  to  his  will  in  the  army  of 
heaven,  and  among  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth : and  none  can 
stay  his  hand,  or  say  unto  him,  What  doest  thou  ? 

Am.  3 : 6 Shall  there  be  evil  in  a city,  and  the  Lord  hath 
not  done  it  ? 

Mat.  10 : 29  Are  not  two  sparrows  sold  for  a farthing  ? and 
one  of  them  shall  not  fall  on  the  ground  without  your  Father. 
30  But  the  very  hairs  of  your  head  are  all  numbered. 

Rom.  11:36  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to  him  are 
all  things  : to  whom  he  glory  for  ever. 

Ep.  1:11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance, 
being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who 
worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will. 

Ph.  2 : 13  For  it  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will 
and  to  do  of  his  good  pleasure. 

Heb.  13:20  Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from 
the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  21  Make  you 
perfect  in  every  good  work,  to  do  his  will,  working  in  you  that 
which  is  well-pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ ; to 
whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

244.  Providence  supplies  temporal  wants. 

Ps.  104: 14  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and 
herb  for  the  service  of  man  : that  he  may  bring  for  th  food  out 
of  the  earth:  15  And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of 
man,  and  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which 
18*  209 


245.  246 


god's  providence. 


Dependence — Preservation. 

strengthened  man’s  heart.  21  The  young  lions  roar  after 
their  prey,  and  seek  their  meat  from  God.  27  These  wait  all 
upon  thee  ; that  thou  mayest  give  them  their  meat  in  due  sea- 
son. 23  That  thou  givest  them,  they  gather : thou  openest 
thy  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Mat.  5 : 45  He  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the 
good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

6 : 26  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air : for  they  sow  not,  neither 
do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns ; yet  your  heavenly  Father 
feedeth  them.  28  And  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment? 
Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field  how  they  grow  ; they  toil  not, 
neither  do  they  spin ; 29  And  yet  I say  unto  you,  That  even 
Solomon  in  all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these. 
30  Wherefore,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which 
to-day  is.  and  to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not 
much  more  clothe  you,  O ye  of  little  faith  ? 

245.  All  creatures  dependent  upon  God's  providence. 

Job  12  : 10  In  whose  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  thing, 
and  the  breath  of  all  mankind.  Dan.  5 : 23. 

Ps.  87  : 7 All  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

Jer.  10:23  O Lord,  I know  that  the  way  of  man  is  not  in 
himself:  it  is  not  in  man  that  walketh  to  direct  his  steps. 

18  : 6 Behold,  as  the  clay  is  in  the  potter’s  hand,  so  are  ye 
in  my  hand,  O house  of  Israel. 

Jn.  15  : 5 Without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

Ac.  17  : 26  And  hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men 
for  to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hath  determined 
the  times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habitation; 
27  That  they  should  seek  the  Lord,  if  haply  they  might  feel 
after  him,  and  find  him,  though  he  be  not  far  from  every  one 
of  us  : 28  For  in  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being ; 
as  certain  also  of  your  own  poets  have  said,  For  we  are  also 
his  offspring. 

2 Cor.  3:5  Not  that  we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think 
any  thing  as  of  ourselves  ; but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God. 

246.  All  creatures  preserved  by  God's  providence. 

Neh.  9 : 6 Thou,  even  thou,  art  Lord  alone  ; thou  hast  made 
heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  the  earth, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  thou  preserved  them  ail. 

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247 


Control  of  the  Heart. 

Job  7 : 20  I have  sinned  ; what  shall  I do  unto  thee,  O thou 
Preserver  of  men  ? why  hast  thou  set  me  as  a mark  against 
thee,  so  that  I am  a burden  to  myself? 

10  : 12  Thy  visitation  hath  preserved  my  spirit. 

34 : 14  If  he  set  his  heart  upon  man,  if  he  gather  unto  him- 
self his  spirit  and  his  breath ; 15  All  flesh  shall  perish  together, 
and  man  shall  turn  again  unto  dust. 

Ps.  36  : 6 O Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast 

63  : 8 Thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

66 : 8 O bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard : 9 Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suf- 
fereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 

121 : 7 The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

Heb.  1 : 3 Upholding  all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power. 

247.  GocPs  control  of  the  hearts  of  his  creatures. 

Ezra  7 : 27  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  our  fathers,  which 
hath  put  such  a thing  as  this  in  the  king’s  heart,  to  beautify 
the  house  of  the  Lord  which  is  in  Jerusalem. 

Pr.  16 : 1 The  preparations  of  the  heart  in  man,  and  the 
answer  of  the  tongue,  is  from  the  Lord.  9 A man’s  heart  de- 
viseth  his  way : but  the  Lord  directeth  his  steps. 

21 : 1 The  king’s  heart  is  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord,  as  the 
rivers  of  water : he  turneth  it  whithersoever  he  will. 

Is.  64 : 8 But  now,  O Lord,  thou  art  our  Father ; we  are 
the  clay,  and  thou  our  potter ; and  we  all  are  the  work  of  thy 
hand. 

Zee.  12 : 1 The  burden  of  the  word  of  the  Lord  for  Israel, 
saith  the  Lord,  which  stretcheth  forth  the  heavens,  and  layeth 
the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and  formeth  the  spirit  of  man 
within  him. 

Ac.  16 : 14  And  a certain  woman  named  Lydia,  a seller  of 
purple,  of  the  city  of  Thyatira,  which  worshipped  God,  heard 
us : whose  heart  the  Lord  opened,  that  she  attended  unto  the 
things  which  were  spoken  of  Paul. 

Rom.  9 : 20  Shall  the  thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed 
it,  Why  hast  thou  made  me  thus?  21  Hath  not  the  potter 
power  over  the  clay,  of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel 
unto  honor,  and  another  unto  dishonor  ? 

[See  231,  (6)  God’s  Prerogatives.] 


211 


248,  249 


GOD  S PROVIDENCE. 


Control  of  popular  Favor — Moral  Evils  and  Delusions. 

248.  God's  control  of  popular  favor  and  frowns. 

Gen.  39:21  But  the  Lord  was  with  Joseph,  and  shewed 
him  mercy,  and  gave  him  favor  in  the  sight  of  the  keeper  of 
the  prison. 

Ex.  3:21  And  I will  give  this  people  favor  in  the  sight  cf 
the  Egyptians : and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that,  when  ye  go,  ye 
shall  not  go  empty. 

1 Ch.  5:26  And  the  God  of  Israel  stirred  up  the  spirit  of 
Pul  king  of  Assyria,  and  the  spirit  of  Tilgath-pilneser  king  of 
Assyria,  and  he  carried  them  away,  even  the  Reubenites,  and 
the  Gadites,  and  the  half- tribe  of  Manasseh. 

Dan.  1 : 9 Now  God  had  brought  Daniel  into  favor  and 
tender  love  with  the  prince  of  the  eunuchs. 

Ac.  7 : 9 And  the  patriarchs,  moved  with  envy,  sold  Joseph 
into  Egypt : but  God  was  with  him,  10  And  delivered  him  out 
of  all  his  afflictions,  and  gave  him  favor  and  wisdom  in  the 
sight  of  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt ; and  he  made  him  governor 
over  Egypt,  and  all  his  house. 

249.  God's  providence  in  respect  to  moral  evils  and  delusions . 

Ex.  7 : 3 And  I will  harden  Pharaoh’s  heart,  and  multiply 
my  signs  and  my  wonders  in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

9 : 12  And  the  Lord  hardened  the  heart  of  Pharaoh,  and  he 
hearkened  not  unto  them;  as  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  Moses, 

10  : 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go  in  unto  Pharaoh  : 
for  I have  hardened  his  heart,  and  the  heart  of  his  servants ; 
that  I might  shew  these  my  signs  before  him. 

14 : 8 And  the  Lord  hardened  the  heart  of  Pharaoh  king  of 
Egypt,  and  he  pursued  after  the  children  of  Israel.  17  And  1, 
behold,  I will  harden  the  hearts  of  the  Egyptians,  and  they 
shall  follow  them : and  I will  get  me  honor  upon  Pharaoh,  and 
upon  all  his  host. 

Dt.  2 : 30  But  Sihon  king  of  Heshbon  would  not  let  us  pass 
by  him : for  the  Lord  thy  God  hardened  his  spirit,  and  made 
his  heart  obstinate,  that  he  might  deliver  him  into  thine  hand, 
as  appear eth  this  day. 

Jos.  11 : 19  There  was  not  a city  that  made  peace  with  the 
children  of  Israel,  save  the  Hivites  the  inhabitants  of  Gibeon : 
all  other  they  took  in  battle.  20  For  it  was  of  the  Lord  to 
harden  their  hearts,  that  they  should  come  against  Israel  in 
battle,  that  he  might  destroy  them  utterly,  and  that  they  might 
212 


god’s  providence. 


249 


Moral  Evils  and  Delusions. 

have  no  favor,  but  that  he  might  destroy  them,  as  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses. 

Jud.  7 : 22  And  the  Lord  set  every  man’s  sword  against  his 
fellow,  even  throughout  all  the  host. 

2 S.  24:1  And  again  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Israel,  and  he  moved  David  against  them  to  say,  Go, 
number  Israel  and  Judah. 

1 K.  22  : 23  Now  therefore,  behold,  the  Lord  hath  put  a ly- 
ing spirit  in  the  mouth  of  all  these  thy  prophets. 

Job  17  : 4 For  thou  hast  hid  their  heart  from  understanding; 
therefore  shalt  thou  not  exalt  them. 

Ps.  105  : 25  He  turned  their  heart  to  hate  his  people,  to  deal 
subtilely  with  his  servants. 

119  : 36  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

141  : 4 Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to  practice 
wicked  works  with  men  that  work  iniquity. 

Is.  19 : 14  The  Lord  hath  mingled  a perverse  spirit  in  the 
midst  thereof. 

29  : 10  fhr  the  Lord  hath  poured  out  upon  you  the  spirit  of 
deep  sleep,  and  hath  closed  your  eyes : the  prophets  and  your 
rulers,  the  seers  hath  he  covered. 

44 : 18  They  have  not  known  nor  understood : for  he  hath 
shut  their  eyes,  that  they  cannot  see ; and  their  hearts,  that 
they  cannot  understand. 

45 : 7 I form  the  light,  and  create  darkness : I make  peace, 
and  create  evil : I the  Lord  do  all  these  things. 

63  : 17  O Lord,  why  hast  thou  made  us  to  err  from  thy  ways, 
and  hardened  our  heart  from  thy  fear  ? 

Ezk.  14 : 9 And  if  the  prophet  be  deceived  when  he  hath 
spoken  a thing,  I the  Lord  have  deceived  that  prophet,  and  I 
will  stretch  out  my  hand  upon  him,  and  will  destroy  him  from 
the  midst  of  my  people  Israel. 

Zee.  8 : 10  For  before  these  days  there  was  no  hire  for  man, 
nor  any  hire  for  beast ; neither  ivas  there  any  peace  to  him 
that  went  out  or  came  in  because  of  the  affliction  : for  I set  all 
men  every  one  against  his  neighbor. 

Lk.  10:21  In  that  hour  Jesus  rejoiced  in  spirit,  and  said,  I 
thank  thee,  O Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou 
hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  re- 

213 


250,  251 


god’s  providence. 

Good-out  of  Evil — Not  the  Author  of  Confusion. 


vealed  them  unto  babes:  even  so,  Father;  for  so  it  seemed 
good  in  thy  sight. 

Jn.  12 : 39  Therefore  they  could  not  believe,  because  that 
Esaias  said  again,  40  He  hath  blinded  their  eyes,  and  hardened 
their  heart ; that  they  should  not  see  with  their  eyes,  nor  under- 
stand with  their  heart,  and  be  converted,  and  I should  heal 
them.  41  These  tilings  said  Esaias,  when  he  saw  his  glory,  and 
spake  of  him. 

Rom.  9 : 18  Therefore  hath  he  mercy  on  whom  he  will  have 
mercy , and  whom  he  will  he  hardeneth. 

11  :7  What  then?  Israel  hath  not  obtained  that  which  he 
seeketh  for ; but  the  election  hath  obtained  it,  and  the  rest 
were  blinded.  8 (According  as  it  is  written,  God  hath  given 
them  the  spirit  of  slumber,  eyes  that  they  should  not  see,  and 
ears  that  they  should  not  hear ;)  unto  this  day. 

2 Thes.  2 : 10  They  received  not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that 
they  might  be  saved.  11  And  for  this  cause  God  shall  send 
them  strong  delusion,  that  they  should  believe  a lie  : 12  That 
they  all  might  be  damned  who  believed  not  the  truth,  but  had 
pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Rev.  17 : 17  For  God  hath  put  in  their  hearts  to  fulfil  his 
will,  and  to  agree,  and  give  their  kingdom  unto  the  beast,  until 
the  words  of  God  shall  be  fulfilled.  [See  236.] 

250.  God  brings  good  out  of  evil. 

Ps.  76 : 10  Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee : the 
remainder  of  wrath  shalt  thou  restrain. 

Rom.  3 : 5 But  if  our  unrighteousness  commend  the  righte- 
ousness of  God,  what  shall  we  say  ? Is  God  unrighteous  who 
taketh  vengeance  ? (I  speak  as  a man,)  6 God  forbid : for  then 
how  shall  God  judge  the  world  ? 7 For  if  the  truth  of  God 
hath  more  abounded  through  my  lie  unto  his  glory ; why  yet 
am  I also  judged  as  a sinner?  8 ‘And  not  rather  (as  we  be 
slanderously  reported,  and  as  some  affirm  that  we  say)  Let  us 
do  evil,  that  good  may  come  ? whose  damnation  is  just. 

5 : 20  Where  sin  abounded,  grace  did  much  more  abound. 

8 : 28  And  we  know  that  all  things  work  together  for  good, 
to  them  that  love  God. 

251.  The  sense  in  which  delusions  and  moral  evils  are  not  of 
God. 

Jer.  7 : 9 Will  ye  steal,  murder,  and  commit  adultery,  and 
214 


god's  providence. 


252 


God’s  motives  and  Man’s. 


swear  faisely,  and  burn  incense  unto  Baal,  and  walk  after  other 
gods  whom  ye  know  not ; 10  And  come  and  stand  before  me 
in  this  house,  which  is  called  by  my  name,  and  say,  We  are 
delivered  to  do  all  these  abominations  ? 

1 Cor.  14:  33  For  God  is  not  the  author  of  confusion,  but  of 
peace,  as  in  all  churches  of  the  saints. 

Jam.  1:13  Let  no  man  say  when  he  is  tempted,  I am 
tempted  of  God : for  God  cannot  be  tempted  with  evil,  neither 
tempteth  he  any  man  : 14  But  every  man  is  tempted,  when  he 
is  drawn  away  of  his  own  lust,  and  enticed.  15  Then,  when 
lust  hath  conceived,  it  bringeth  forth  sin ; and  sin,  when  it  is 
finished,  bringeth  forth  death.  16  Do  not  err,  my  beloved 
brethren.  17  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from 
above,  and  cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom 
is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning. 

3 : 14  But  if  ye  have  bitter  envying  and  strife  in  your  hearts, 
glory  not,  and  lie  not  against  the  truth.  15  This  wisdom  de- 
scended not  from  above,  but  is  earthly,  sensual,  devilish. 
16  For  where  envying  and  strife  is)  there  is  confusion  and  every 
evil  work.  17  But  the  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first  pure, 
then  peaceable,  gentle,  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of  mercy 
and  good  fruits,  without  partiality,  and  without  hypocrisy. 

1 Jn.  2 : 16  For  all  that  is  in  the  world,  the  lust  of  the  flesh, 
and  the  lust  of  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life,  is  not.  of  the  Fa- 
ther, but  is  of  the  world. 

252.  God  and l mankind  often  have  different  motives  in  effect- 
ing the  same  events. 

Gen.  45:4  And  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  Come  near 
to  me,  I pray  you  : and  they  came  near : and  he  said,  I am 
Joseph  your  brother,  whom  ye  sold  into  Egypt.  5 Now  there- 
fore be  not  grieved,  nor  angry  wTith  yourselves,  that  ye  sold 
me  hither : for  God  did  send  me  before  you  to  preserve  life. 
6 For  these  two  years  hath  the  famine  been  in  the  land  : and  yet 
there  are  five  years,  in  the  which  there  shall  neither  be  earing 
nor  harvest. 

50 : 19  And  Joseph  said  unto  them,  Fear  not:  for  am  I in 
the  place  of  God  ? 20  But  as  for  you,  ye  thought  evil  against 
me ; but  God  meant  it  unto  good,  to  bring  to  pass,  as  it  is  this 
day,  to  save  much  people  alive. 

Ib.  10 : 5 O Assyrian,  the  rod  of  mine  anger,  and  the  staff  in 

215 


253 


god’s  frovidence. 


Free  Agency  under. 

their  hand  is  mine  indignation.  6 I will  send  him  against  a 
hypocritical  nation,  and  against  the  people  of  my  wrath  will  I 
give  him  a charge,  to  take  the  spoil,  and  to  take  the  prey,  and 
to  tread  them  down  like  the  mire  of  the  streets.  7 Howbeit  he 
meaneth  not  so,  neither  doth  his  heart  think  so ; but  it  is  in 
his  heart  to  destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not  a few.  12  Where- 
fore it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  the  Lord  hath  performed 
his  whole  work  upon  mount  Zion  and  on  Jerusalem,  I will  pun- 
ish the  fruit  of  the  stout  heart  of  the  king  of  Assyria,  and  the 
glory  of  his  high  looks. 

Mk.  15 : 9 But  Pilate  answered  them,  saying,  Will  ye  that  I 
release  unto  you  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? 10  (For  he  knew 

that  the  chief  priests  had  delivered  him  for  envy.) 

Jn.  3 : 16  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-be- 
gotlen  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life. 

Ac.  2 : 23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 
and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked 
hands  have  crucified  and  slain. 

253.  Mankind  act  freely  under  the  universal  providence  of 
God. 

Gen.  42:21  And  they  said  one  to  another,  We  are  verily 
guilty  concerning  our  brother,  in  that  we  saw  the  anguish  of 
his  soul,  when  he  besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear;  there- 
fore is  this  distress  come  upon  us. 

Ex.  8 : 32  And  Pharaoh  hardened  his  heart  at  this  time  also, 
neither  would  he  let  the  people  go. 

9 : 27  And  Pharaoh  sent  and  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron, 
and  said  unto  them,  I have  sinned  this  time : the  Lord  is 
righteous,  and  I and  my  people  are  wicked. 

10  : 16  Then  Pharaoh  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron  in  haste; 
and  he  said,  I have  sinned  against  the  Lord  your  God,  and 
against  you.  17  Now  therefore  forgive,  I pray  thee,  my  sin 
only  this  once,  and  entreat  the  Lord  your  God  that  he  may 
take  away  from  me  this  death  only. 

Dt.  30  : 19  I call  heaven  and  earth  to  record  this  day  against 
you,  that  I have  set  before  you  life  and  death,  blessing  and 
cursing : therefore  choose  life,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed  may 
live. 


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god’s  providence. 


253 


Free  Agency  under. 

Jos.  24: 15  And  if  it  seem  evil  unto  you  to  serve  the  Lord, 
choose  you  this  day  whom  ye  will  serve. 

2 S.  24 : 1 And  again  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Israel,  and  he  moved  David  against  them  to  say,  Go, 
number  Israel  and  Judah.  10  And  David’s  heart  smote  him 
after  that  he  had  numbered  the  people.  And  David  said  unto 
the  Lord,  I have  sinned  greatly  in  that  I have  done  : and  now, 
I beseech  thee,  O Lord,  take  away  the  iniquity  of  thy  servant ; 
for  I have  done  very  foolishly. 

Pr.  1 : 10  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 
29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the  fear 
of  the  Lord  : 30  They  would  none  of  my  counsel : they  de- 
spised all  my  reproof.  31  Therefore  shall  they  eat  of  the  fruit 
of  their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices. 

16 : 9 A man’s  heart  deviseth  his  way  : but  the  Lord  directeth 
his  steps. 

23  : 26  My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

Song  1 : 4 Draw  me,  we  will  run  after  thee. 

Is.  5 : 3 And  now,  O inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  men  of 
Judah,  judge,  I pray  you,  betwixt  me  and  my  vineyard. 

Hos.  13:90  Israel,  thou  hast  destroyed  thyself. 

Mat.  13 : 15  For  this  people’s  heart  is  waxed  gross,  and  their 
ears  are  dull  of  hearing,  and  their  eyes  they  have  closed. 

Mat.  18 : 7 Wo  unto  the  world  because  of  offences  ! for  it 
must  needs  be  that  offences  come ; but  wo  to  that  man  by 
whom  the  offence  cometh  ! 

Lk.  22  : 22  And  truly  the  Son  of  man  goeth  as  it  was  deter- 
mined : but  wo  unto  that  man  by  whom  he  is  betrayed  ! 

23 : 39  And  one  of  the  malefactors,  which  were  hanged, 
railed  on  him,  saying,  If  thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 
40  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not 
thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 

Jn.  5 : 40  And  ye  will  not  come  to  me,  that  ye  might  have  life. 

Ac.  4: 27  For  of  a truth  against  thy  holy  child  Jesus,  whom 
thou  hast  anointed,  both  Herod,  and  Pontius  Pilate,  with  the 
Gentiles,  and  the  people  of  Israel,  were  gathered  together, 
28  For  to  do  whatsoever  thy  hand  and  thy  counsel  determined 
before  to  be  done. 

Rom.  2 : 15  (Which  shew  the  work  of  the  law  written  in  their 
hearts,  their  conscience  also  bearing  witness,  and  their  thoughts 
the  mean  while  accusing,  or  else  excusing  one  another.) 

19  217 


254,  255 


god’s  providence. 


Objections — Objectors  reproved. 

Ph.  2 : 12  Work  out  your  own  salvation  with  fear  and  trem- 
bling : 13  For  it  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will  and 
to  do  of  his  good  pleasure. 

[See  Invitations,  286,  289,  290,  and  Probation,  468,  469,  and 
Regeneration,  505,  506.] 

254.  Objections  against  God's  providential  government . 

Rom.  3:7  For  if  the  truth  of  God  hath  more  abounded 

through  my  lie  unto  his  glory ; why  yet  am  I also  judged  as  a 
sinner  ? 8 And  not  rather  (as  we  be  slanderously  reported, 
and  as  some  affirm  that  we  say)  Let  us  do  evil,  that  good  may 
come?  whose  damnation  is  just. 

9:19  Thou  wilt  say  then  unto  me,  Why  doth  he  yet  find 
fault  ? for  who  hath  resisted  his  will  ? 20  Nay,  hut,  O man, 

who  art  thou  that  repliest  against  God?  Shall  the  thing 
formed  say  to  him  that  formed  it,  Why  hast  thou  made  me 
thus  ? 21  Hath  not  the  potter  power  over  the  clay,  of  the  same 
lump  to  make  one  vessel  unto  honor,  and  another  unto  dishonor  ? 

255.  Objectors  against  Providence  reproved. 

Job  40:2  Shall  he  that  contendeth  with  the  Almighty  in- 
struct him  ? he  that  reproveth  God,  let  him  answer  it. 

Is.  45:9  Wo  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his  Maker  ! Let  the 
potsherd  strive  with  the  potsherds  of  the  earth.  Shall  the  clay 
say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it,  What  makest  thou  ? or  thy  work, 
He  hath  no  hands  ? 10  Wo  unto  him  that  saith  unto  his  father, 
What  begettest  thou?  or  to  the  woman,  What  hast  thou 
brought  forth  ? 

Mat.  20:15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I will  with 
mine  own  ? Is  thine  eye  evil  because  I am  good  ? 

Lk.  19  : 27  But  those  mine  enemies,  which  would  not  that  I 
should  reign  over  them,  bring  hither,  and  slay  them  before  me. 

Rom.  9 : 20  Nay  but,  O man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest  against 
God  ? Shall  the  thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed  it,  Why 
hast  thou  made  me  thus  ? 21  Hath  not  the  potter  power  over  the 
clay,  of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel  unto  honor,  and  an- 
other unto  dishonor  ? 22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his  wrath, 
and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long-suffering 
the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction  : 23  And  that  he  might 
make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on  the  vessels  of  mercy, 
which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory,  24  Even  us,  whom 
he  hath  called,  not  of  the  Jews  only,  but  also  of  the  Gentiles? 

218 


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256 


Wonders  of. 

256.  The  works  and  ways  of  Providence  wonderful  and  in- 
comprehensible. 

Ex.  15  : 11  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O Lord,  among  the  gods? 
who  is  like  thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises,  doing 
wonders  ? 

Dt.  4 : 32  For  ask  now  of  the  days  that  are  past,  which  were 
before  thee,  since  the  day  that  God  created  man  upon  the 
earth,  and  ask  from  the  one  side  of  heaven  unto  the  other, 
whether  there  hath  been  any  such  thing  as  this  great  thing  is , 
or  hath  been  heard  like  it  ? 33  Did  crer  people  hear  the  voice 

of  God  speaking  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  as  thou  hast  heard, 
and  live  ? 34  Or  hath  God  assayed  to  go  and  take  him  a na- 

tion from  the  midst  of  another  nation,  by  temptations,  by  signs, 
and  by  wonders,  and  by  war,  and  by  a mighty  hand,  and  by 
a stretched-out  arm,  and  by  great  terrors,  according  to  all  that 
the  Lord  your  God  did  for  you  in  Egypt  before  your  eyes? 

Job  5 : 8 I would  seek  unto  God,  and  unto  God  would  I 
commit  my  cause  : 9 Which  doeth  great  things  and  unsearch- 
able, marvellous  things  without  number. 

Ps.  77  : 11  I will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  : surely  1 
will  remember  thy  wonders  of  old.  12  I will  meditate  also  of 
all  thy  work,  and  talk  of  thy  doings.  13  Thy  way,  O God,  is 
in  the  sanctuary : who  is  so  great  a God  as  our  God  ! 14  Thou 
art  the  God  that  doest  wonders : thou  hast  declared  thy 
strength  among  the  people. 

Dan.  4 : 3 How  great  are  his  signs  ! and  how  mighty  are 
his  wonders  ! his  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  his 
dominion  is  from  generation  to  generation. 

Incomprehensible. 

Ps.  36  : 6 Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains  ; thy 
judgments  are  a great  deep : O Lord,  thou  preservest  man 
and  beast. 

77  : 19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great 
waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

97  : 2 Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  : righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. 

Pr.  25  : 2 It  is  the  glory  of  God  to  conceal  a thing:  but  the 
honor  of  kings  is  to  search  out  a matter. 

Ec.  3:11  He  hath  made  every  thing  beautiful  in  his  time : 
also  he  hath  set  the  world  in  their  heart,  so  that  no  man  can 

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god7s  providence. 


Why  God  works. 

find  out  the  work  that  God  maketh  from  the  beginning  to  the 
end. 

Rom.  11  : 33  O the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom 
and  knowledge  of  God  ! how  unsearchable  are  his  judgments, 
and%his  ways  past  finding  out ! 34  For  who  hath  known  the 

mind  of  the  Lord  ? or  who  hath  been  his  counsellor  ? 35  Or 

who  hath  first  given  to  him,  and  it  shall  be  recompensed  unto 
him  again  ? 36  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to  him  are 

all  things  : to  whom  be  glory  for  ever.  Amen. 

257.  Why  does  God  work  such  wonders  ? 

Ex.  8 : 22  And  I will  sever  in  that  day  the  land  of*  Goshen, 
in  which  my  people  dwell,  that  no  swarms  of  flies  shall  be  there ; 
to  the  end  thou  mayest  know  that  I am  the  Lord  in  the  midst 
of  the  earth. 

9 : 16  And  in  very  deed  for  this  cause  have  1 raised  thee 
up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power ; and  that  my  name  may  be 
declared  throughout  all  the  earth. 

Dt.  4 : 35  Unto  thee  it  was  shewed,  that  thou  mightest  know 
that  the  Lord  he  is  God ; there  is  none  else  beside  him. 

36  Out  of  heaven  he  made  thee  to  hear  his  voice,  that  he 
might  instruct  thee  : and  upon  earth  he  shewed  thee  his  great 
fire  ; and  thou  heardest  his  words  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire. 

37  And  because  he  loved  thy  fathers,  therefore  he  chose  their 
seed  after  them,  and  brought  thee  out  in  his  sight  with  his 
mighty  power  out  of  Egypt ; 38  To  drive  out  nations  from 
before  thee,  greater  and  mightier  than  thou  art , to  bring  thee 
in,  to  give  thee  their  land  for  an  inheritance,  as  it  is  this  day. 
39  Know  therefore  this  day,  and  consider  it  in  thine  heart, 
that  the  Lord  he  is  God  in  heaven  above,  and  upon  the  earth 
beneath  : there  is  none  else. 

Jos.  4*23  For  the  Lord  your  God  dried  up  the  waters  of 
Jordan  from  before  you,  until  ye  were  passed  over,  as  the 
Lord  your  God  did  to  the  Red  sea,  which  he  dried  up  from 
before  us,  until  we  were  gone  over : 24  That  all  the  people  of 
the  earth  might  know  the  hand  of  the  Lord,  that  it  is  mighty 
that  ye  might  fear  the  Lord  your  God  for  ever. 

1 K.  18  : 37  Hear  me,  O Lord,  hear  me,  that  this  people 
may  know  that  thou  art  the  Lord  God,  and  that  thou  hast 
turned  their  heart  back  again.  38  Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord 
fell,  and  consumed  the  burnt-sacrifice,  and  the  wood,  and  the 
stones,  and  the  dust,  and  licked  up  the  water  that  v:as  in  the 
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258,  259 


Glorifies  God — Submission  to. 

trench.  39  And  when  all  the  people  saw  iZ,  they  fell  on  their 
faces:  and  they  said,  The  Lord,  he  is  the  God ; the  Lord,  he 
is  the  God. 

Ezk.  25 : 7 Behold,  therefore  I will  stretch  out  mine  hand 
upon  thee,  and  will  deliver  thee  for  a spoil  to  the  heathen ; 
and  I will  cut  thee  off  from  the  people,  and  I will  cause  thee 
to  perish  out  of  the  countries : I will  destroy  thee ; and  thou 
shalt  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

Dan.  4 : 25  That  they  shall  drive  thee  from  men,  and  thy 
dwelling  shall  be  with  the  beasts  of  the  field,  and  they  shall 
make  thee  to  eat  grass  as  oxen,  and  they  shall  wet  thee  with 
the  dew  of  heaven,  and  seven  times  shall  pass  over  thee,  till 
thou  know  that  the  Most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men, 
and  giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  will.  [See  203.] 

258.  God  will  be  glorified  by  all  his  works. 

Num.  14 : 20  And  the  Lord  said,  I have  pardoned  accord- 
ing to  thy  word  : 21  But  as  truly  as  I live,  all  the  earth  shall 
be  filled  with  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Ps.  46:10  Be  still,  and  know  that  I am  God : I will  be  ex- 
alted among  the  heathen,  I will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

76 : 10  Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee : the  re- 
mainder of  wrath  shalt  thou  restrain. 

86 : 9 All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O Lord  ; and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

104 : 31  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever : the 
Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

145 : 10  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O Lord  ; and  thy 
saints  shall  bless  thee.  11  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of 
thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power  ; 12  To  make  known  to  the 
sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his 
kingdom. 

259.  The  providential  government  of  God  a reason  for  sub- 
mission. 

1 S.  3 : 18  It  is  the  Lord : let  him  do  what  seemeth  him 
good. 

2 S.  16  : 10  And  the  king  said,  What  have  I to  do  with  you, 

ye  sons  of  Zeruiah?  so  let  him  curse,  because  the  Lord  hath 
said  unto  him,  Curse  David.  Who  shall  then  say,  Wherefore 
hast  thou  done  so  ? 11  And  David  said  to  Abishai,  and  to  all 

his  servants  Behold,  my  son,  which  came  forth  of  my  bowels, 

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260,  261  god’s  providence — god’s  law. 

Wisdom  of  considering  God’s  Providence— God  the  rightful  Lawgiver. 

seeketh  my  life : how  much  more  now  may  this  Benjamite  do 
it?  let  him  alone,  and  let  him  curse ; for  the  Lord  hath  bid- 
den him. 

Job  1 : 15  And  the  Sabeans  fell  upon  them , and  took  them 
away ; yea,  they  have  slain  the  servants  with  the  edge  of  the 
sword ; and  I only  am  escaped  alone  to  tell  thee.  21  The 
Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away ; blessed  be  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  22  In  all  this  Job  sinned  not,  nor  charged 
God  foolishly. 

Ps.  39  : 9 I was  dumb,  I opened  not  my  mouth ; because  thou 
didst  it. 

Jn.  18  : 11  Then  said  Jesus  unto  Peter,  Put  up  thy  sword 
into  the  sheath : the  cup  which  my  Father  hath  given  me, 
shall  I not  drink  it  ? [See  271.] 

260.  The  wisdom,  of  exhibiting  and  of  studying  the  perfec- 
tions■,  purposes , and  providential  government  of  God. 

Dt.  32  : 2 My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall 
distil  as  the  dew,  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender  herb,  and 
as  the  showers  upon  the  grass : 3 Because  I will  publish  thf 
name  of  the  Lord. 

Ps.  36  : 9 For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life  : in  thy  ligh 
shall  we  see  light. 

Jn.  17  : 25  O righteous  Father,  the  world  hath  not  known 
thee  : but  I have  known  thee,  and  these  have  known  that  thou 
hast  sent  me.  26  And  I have  declared  unto  them  thy  name, 
and  will  declare  it : that  the  love  wherewith  thou  hast  loved 
me,  may  be  in  them,  and  I in  them. 

2 Cor.  3 : 18  But  we  all,  with  open  face  beholding  as  in  a 
glass  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  are  changed  into  the  same  image 
from  glory  to  glory,  even  as  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord. 

LAW  OF  GOD. 

261.  God  the  supreme  and  rightful  Lawgiver. 

Ps.  22 : 28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord’s  : and  he  is  the 
governor  among  the  nations. 

47 : 2 For  the  Lord  Most  High  is  terrible ; he  is  a great 
King  over  all  the  earth.  7 For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the 
earth : sing  ye  praises  with  understanding.  8 God  reigneth 
over  the  heathen : God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

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262,  263 


Law  sacred— Reasonable. 

89  : 18  The  Lord  is  our  defence ; and  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  King. 

99 : 1 The  Lord  reigneth ; let  the  people  tremble:  he  sitteth 
between  the  cherubims,  let  the  earth  be  moved. 

103:19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens ; 
and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

146 : 10  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  unto  all  generations.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Is.  33  : 22  For  the  Lord  is  our  judge,  the  Lord  is  our  law- 
giver, the  Lord  is  our  King;  he  will  save  us. 

Dan.  4 : 34  And  at  the  end  of  the  days  I Nebuchadnezzar 
lifted  up  mine  eyes  unto  heaven,  and  mine  understanding  re- 
turned unto  me,  and  I blessed  the  Most  High,  and  I praised 
and  honored  him  that  liveth  for  ever,  whose  dominion  is  an 
everlasting  dominion,  and  his  kingdom  is  from  generation  to 
generation. 

Rev.  19  : 6 The  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth.  16  And  he 
hath  on  his  vesture  and  on  his  thigh  a name  written,  KING 
OF  KINGS,  AND  LORD  OF  LORDS. 

262.  God’s  regard  for  his  law. 

Is.  42:21  The  Lord  is  well  pleased  for  his  righteousness’ 
sake ; he  will  magnify  the  law,  and  make  it  honorable. 

66  : 2 To  this  man  will  I look,  even  to  him  that  is  poor  and 
of  a contrite  spirit,  and  trembleth  at  my  'word. 

Mat.  5 : 17  Think  not  that  I am  come  to  destroy  the  law,  or 
the  prophets : 1 am  not  come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfil.  18  Foi 
verily,  I say  unto  you,  Till  heaven  and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or  one 
tittle  shall  in  no  wise  pass  from  the  law,  till  all  be  fulfilled.  19 
Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of  these  least  command- 
ments, and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be  called  the  least  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven : but  whosoever  shall  do,  and  teach 
them , the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

[See  Bible,  34.] 

263.  The  law  of  God  reasonable  and  right . 

Neh.  9 : 13  Thou  earnest  down  also  upon  mount  Sinai,  and 
spakest  with  them  from  heaven,  and  gavest  them  right  judg- 
ments, and  true  laws,  good  statutes  and  commandments. 

Ps.  19 : 7 The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul : the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  sim- 
ple. 8 The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart : 

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Requires  Perfection. 

the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes 
9 The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether.  10  More 
to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine  gold : 
sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey-comb.  11  Moreover, 
by  them  is  thy  servant  warned : and  in  keeping  of  them  there 
is  great  reward. 

Ps.  33:4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  his 
works  are  done  in  truth. 

119  : 86  All  thy  commandments  are  faithful.  128  Therefore 
I esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning  all  things  to  be  right ; and, 
I hate  every  false  way.  172  My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy 
word : for  all  thy  commandments  are  righteousness. 

Rom.  7 : 12  Wherefore  the  law  is  holy,  and  the  command 
ment  holy,  and  just,  and  good. 

1 Jn.  5:3  Plis  commandments  are  not  grievous. 

264.  The  law  of  God  requires  moral  perfection. 

Gen.  17  : 1 I am  the  Almighty  God ; walk  before  me,  and  be 
thou  perfect. 

Dt.  18  : 13  Thou  shalt  be  perfect  with  the  Lord  thy  God. 

IK.  8:  61  Let  your  heart  therefore  be  perfect  with  the  Lord 
our  God,  to  walk  in  his  statutes,  and  to  keep  his  command- 
ments. 

Pr.  23  : 17  Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners : but  be  thou  in 
the  fear  of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long. 

Mat.  5 : 48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

22  : 37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  39  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

1 Cor.  10  : 31  Whether  therefore  ye  eat  or  drink,  or  whatso- 
ever ye  do,  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 

2 Cor.  7 : 1 Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  beloved, 
let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and  spirit, 
perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 

13:11  Be  perfect,  be  of  good  comfort,  be  of  one  mind,  live 
in  peace. 

Jam.  1 : 4 Let  patience  have  her  perfect  work,  that  ye  may 
be  perfect  and  entire,  wanting  nothing. 

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Penalty  of  God’s  Law — Love  to  God. 

1 Pet.  1 : 15  But  as  he  which  hath  called  you  is  holy,  so  be 
ye  holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation  ; 16  Because  it  is  writ- 
ten, Be  ye  holy ; for  I am  holy. 

2 Pet.  3:11  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things  shall  be  dis- 
solved, what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  be  to  in.  all  holy  con- 
versation and  godliness,  12  Looking  for  and  hasting  unto  the 
coming  of  the  day  of  God. 

Jude  21  Keep  yourselves  in  the  love  of  God. 

265.  Penally  of  the  law  of  God. 

Gen.  2 : 17  But  of  the  tree  of  the  knowledge  of  good  and 
evil,  thou  shalt  not  eat  of  it : for  in  the  day  that  thou  eatest 
thereof  thou  shalt  surely  die. 

Ezk.  18  : 4 The  soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die. 

33  : 11  Say  unto  them,  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I have 
no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked ; but  that  the  wicked 
turn  from  his  way  and  live  : turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil 
ways  ; for  why  will  ye  die,  O house  of  Israel  ? 

Mat.  25 : 41  Then  shall  he  say  also  unto  them  on  the  left 
hand,  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  pre- 
pared for  the  devil  and  his  angels. 

Jn.  8 : 51  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  If  a man  keep  my 
saying,  he  shall  never  see  death. 

Rom.  6 : 23  For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death : but  the  gift  of 
God  is  eternal  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Jam.  1 : 15  And  sin,  when  it  is  finished,  bringeth  forth  death. 

Rev.  2 : 11  He  that  overcometh,  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the 
second  death.  [See  471 — 473.] 

GOD’S  REQUIREMENTS  OF  THE  FIRST  TABLE. 

266.  Love  to  God  required  and  encouraged. 

Dt.  6 : 5 Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might. 

11:1  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  keep  his  charge, 
and  his  statutes,  and  his  judgments,  and  his  commandments, 
always. 

30 : 15  See,  I have  set  before  thee  this  day  life  and  good, 
and  death  and  evil ; 16  In  that  I command  thee  this  day  to 
love  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  his  ways,  and  to  keep  his 
commandments,  and  his  statutes,  and  his  judgments,  that  thou 
mayest  live  and  multiply. 


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Love  to  God. 

Jos.  22:5  But  take  diligent  heed  to  do  the  commandment 
and  the  law,  which  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  charged 
you,  to  love  the  Lord  your  God,  and  to  walk  in  all  his  ways, 
and  to  keep  his  commandments,  and  to  cleave  unto  him,  and 
to  serve  him  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  all  your  soul. 

Pr.  23  : 26  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart. 

Mat.  22 : 37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all 
thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  Mk. 
12  : 30  ; and  Lk.  10  : 27. 

1 Cor.  16 : 22  If  any  man  love  not  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
let  him  be  Anathema,  Maran-atha. 

Jude  21  Keep  yourselves  in  the  love  of  God. 

Promises. 

Ex.  20  : 6 And  shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that 
love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Dt.  7 : 9 Know  therefore  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  he  is  God, 
the  faithful  God,  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with  them 
that  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a thousand  gen- 
erations. 

11 : 13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  shall  hearken  dili- 
gently unto  my  commandments  which  I command  you  this  day, 
to  love  the  Lord  your  God,  and  to  serve  him  with  all  your 
heart  and  with  all  your  soul,  14  That  i will  give  you  the  rain 
of  your  land  in  his  due  season,  the  first  rain  and  the  latter  rain, 
that  thou  mayest  gather  in  thy  corn,  and  thy  wine,  and  thine 
oil.  15  And  I will  send  grass  in  thy  fields  for  thy  cattle,  that 
thou  mayest  eat  and  be  full. 

Ps.  14-5 : 20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him  : 
but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

Pr.  8 : 17  I love  them  that  love  me  : and  those  that  seek  me 
early  shall  find  me. 

Jn.  14 : 21  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me  : and  he  that  loveth  me,  shall  be 
loved  of  my  Father,  and  I will  love  him,  and  will  manifest 
myself  to  him.  22  Judas  saitli  unto  him,  (not  Iscariot)  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and  not  un- 
to the  world  ? 23  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  a 

man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words : and  my  Father  will 
love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our  abode  with 
him. 


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267 


Fear  of  God. 

Rom.  8 : 28  And  we  know  that  all  things  work  together  for 
good,  to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who  are  the  called  accord- 
ing to  his  purpose. 

1 Cor.  2 : 9 Rut  as  it  is  written,  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear 
heard,  neither  have  entered  into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things 
which  God  hath  prepared  for  them  that  love  him. 

Jam.  1 : 12  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation  : for 
when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  the 
Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

267.  The  fear  of  God  required  and  encouraged. 

Dt.  6 : 24  And  the  Lord  commanded  us  to  do  all  these  stat- 
utes, to  fear  the  Lord  our  God,  for  our  good  always,  that  he 
might  preserve  us  alive,  as  it  is  at  this  day. 

10 : 12  And  now,  Israel,  what  doth  the  Lord  thy  God  require 
of  thee  but  to  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  his  ways, 
and  to  love  him,  and  to  serve  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thine 
heart  and  with  all  thy  soul,  13  To  keep  the  commandments 
of  the  Lord,  and  his  statutes,  which  I command  thee  this  day 
for  thy  good?  20  Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God  ; him 
shalt  thou  serve,  and  to  him  shalt  thou  cleave,  and  swear  by 
his  name. 

Jos.  24:  14  Now  therefore,  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  in 
sincerity  and  in  truth. 

2 K.  17  : 35  Ye  shall  not  fear  other  gods,  nor  bow  yourselves 
to  them,  nor  serve  them,  nor  sacrifice  to  them  : 36  But  the 
Lord,  who  brought  you  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  with  great 
power  and  a stretched-out  arm,  him  shall  ye  fear,  and  him 
shall  ye  worship,  and  to  him  shall  ye  do  sacrifice. 

Ps.  33  : 8 Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  : let  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

89 : 7 God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  about 
him. 

Pr.  23:17  Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners  : but  he  thou  in 
the  fear  of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long. 

Ec.  12:13  Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter : 
Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments : for  this  is  the  whole 
duty  of  man. 

Is.  8:13  Sanctify  the  Lord  of  hosts  himself ; and  let  him  he 
your  fear,  and  let  him  he  your  dread. 


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Fear  of  God. 

Lk.  12:51  will  forewarn  you  whom  ye  shall  fear : Fear  him, 
which  after  he  hath  killed,  hath  power  to  cast  into  hell ; yea, 
I say  unto  you,  Fear  him. 

Encouraged. 

Job  28:28  And  unto  man  he  said,  Behold,  the  fear  of  the 
Lord,  that  is  wisdom ; and  to  depart  from  evil  is  understand- 
ing. 

Ps.  25  : 12  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ? him 
shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose.  13  His  soUi 
shall  dwell  at  ease ; and  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
14  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him;  and 
he  will  shew  them  his  covenant. 

31:19  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee  ; which  thou  hast  wrought  for  them 
that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 20  Thou  shalt  hide 
them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence  from  the  pride  of  man : 
thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a pavilion  from  the  strife  of 
tongues. 

33 : 18  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy ; 19  To  deliver  their 
soul  from  death,  and  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

34 : 7 The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them.  8 O taste  and  see  that  the 
Lord  is  good:  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him.  9 O 
fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints  ; for  there  is  no  want  to  them  that 
fear  him. 

103  : 11  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great 
is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him.  12  As  far  as  the 
east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgres- 
sions from  us.  13  Like  as  a father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the 
Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

111:5  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him  : he  will 
ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant.  10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
the  beginning  of  wisdom  : a good  understanding  have  all  they 
that  do  his  commandments : his  praise  endureth  for  ever 
Pr.  9 : 10. 

145 : 19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him  : he 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

147  : 11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him,  in 
those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Pr.  14 : 26  In  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  strong  confidence : and 

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Trust,  not  in  Man,  but  in  God. 

his  children  shall  have  a place  of  refuge.  27  The  fear  of  the 
Lord  is  a fountain  of  life,  to  depart  from  the  snares  of  death. 

Ec.  8 : 12  Though  a sinner  do  evil  an  hundred  times,  and 
his  days  he  prolonged,  yet  surely  I know  that  it  shall  be  well 
with  them  that  fear  God,  which  fear  before  him. 

Mai.  3 : 16  Then  they  that  feared  the  Lord  spake  often  one 
to  another:  and  the  Lord  hearkened,  and  heard  it:  and  a 
book  of  remembrance  was  written  before  him  for  thfem  that 
feared  the  Lord,  and  that  thought  upon  his  name.  17  And 
they  shall  be  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that  day  when 
I make  up  my  jewels ; and  I will  spare  them,  as  a man  spareth 
his  own  son  that  serveth  him. 

4:2  But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Sun  of  righ- 
teousness arise  with  healing  in  his  wings ; and  ye  shall  go 
forth,  and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall. 

Lk.  1 : 50  And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him,  from 
generation  to  generation.  [See  403.] 

268.  Trust , not  in  man , but  in  God , required , encouraged , 
and  exemplified. 

Ps.  146 : 3 Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of 
man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help.  4 His  breath  goeth  forth,  he 
returneth  to  his  earth ; in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Pr.  25  : 19  Confidence  in  an  unfaithful  man  in  time  of 
trouble  is  like  a broken  tooth,  and  a foot  out  of  joint. 

28  : 26  He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is  a fool. 

Is.  2 : 22  Cease  ye  from  man,  whose  breath  is  in  his  nostrils : 
for  wherein  is  he  to  be  accounted  of? 

Jer.  17 : 5 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Cursed  be  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  man,  and  maketh  flesh  his  arm,  and  whose  heart 
departeth  from  the  Lord.  6 For  he  shall  be  like  the  heath  in 
the  desert,  and  shall  not  see  when  good  cometh ; but  shall  in- 
habit the  parched  places  in  the  wilderness,  in  a salt  land  and 
not  inhabited. 

Mic.  7 : 5 Trust  ye  not  in  a friend,  put  ye  not  confidence  in 
a guide : keep  the  doors  of  thy  mouth  from  her  that  lieth  in 
thy  bosom. 

Required, . 

Ps.  4 : 5 Put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

62 : 8 Trust  in  him  rt  all  times;  ye  people,  pcur  out  your 
heart  before  him  : God  is  a refuge  for  us. 

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Trust,  not  in  Man,  but  in  God. 


Ps.  115 : 9 O Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  : he  is  Iheir  help 
and  their  shield.  10  O house  of*  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord  : he 
is  their  help  and  their  shield.  11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust 
in  the  Lord  : he  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 

Pr.  3 : 5 Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart ; and  lean  not 
unto  thine  own  understanding. 

Is.  26  : 4 Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  for  ever : for  in  the  Lord 
JEHOVALI  is  everlasting  strength. 

50  : 10  Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  obey- 
eth  the  voice  of  his  servant,  that  walketh  in  darkness,  and  hath 
no  light?  let  him  trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  stay  upon 
his  God. 

Encouraged. 

2 S.  22  : 31  As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect;  the  word  of  the 
Lord  is  tried : he  is  a buckler  to  all  them  that  trust  in  him. 
32  For  who  is  God,  save  the  Lord  ? and  who  is  a rock,  save 
our  God  ? 33  God  is  my  strength  and  power : and  he  maketh 

my  way  perfect. 

Ps.  2 : 12  Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

17 : 7 Shew  thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  O thou  that 
savest  by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee 
from  those  that  rise  up  against  them. 

28  : 7 The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  shield ; my  heart 
trusted  in  him,  and  I am  helped : therefore  my  heart  greatly 
rejoiceth ; and  with  my  song  will  I praise  him. 

31 : 19  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee  ; which  thou  hast  wrought  for  them 
that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 20  Thou  shalt  hide 
them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence  from  the  pride  of  man  : 
thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a pavilion  from  the  strife  of 
tongues. 

32 : 10  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked : but  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

34 : 22  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants : and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

37 : 3 Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good  ; so  shalt  thou  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

40 : 4 Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust, 
and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

112  : 6 Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever:  the  righteous 
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Trust,  not  in  Man,  but  in  God. 

shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance.  7 He  shall  not  be  afraid 
of  evil  tidings:  his  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord.  8 His 
heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid,  until  he  see  his  de- 
sire upon  his  enemies. 

118  : 8 It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confidence 
in  man.  9 ft  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confi- 
dence in  princes. 

125  : 1 They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  he  as  mount  Zion, 
which  cannot  be  removed,  hut  abideth  for  ever. 

Pr.  18  : 10  The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a strong  tower : the 
righteous  runneth  into  it,  and  is  safe. 

28  : 25  He  that  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  made 
fat. 

29  : 25  The  fear  of  man  bringeth  a snare  : but  whoso  put- 
teth his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  safe. 

30  : 5 Every  word  of  God  is  pure  : he  is  a shield  unto  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Is.  26  : 3 Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace  whose  mind  is 
stayed  on  thee : because  he  trusteth  in  thee. 

57  : 13  He  that  putteth  his  trust  in  me  shall  possess  the 
land,  and  shall  inherit  my  holy  mountain. 

Jer.  17 : 7 Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  and 
whose  hope  the  Lord  is. 

Examples. 

1 S.  17 : 37  David  said  moreover,  The  Lord  that  delivered  me 
out  of  the  paw  of  the  lion,  and  out  of  the  paw  of  the  bear,  he 
will  deliver  me  out  of  the  hand  of  this  Philistine. 

2 K.  18  : 5 He  [Hezekiah]  trusted  in  the  Lord  God  of  Is- 
rael ; so  that  after  him  was  none  like  him  among  all  the  kings 
of  Judah,  nor  any  that  were  before  him.  6 For  he  clave  to 
the  Lord,  and,  departed  not  from  following  him,  but  kept  his 
commandments,  which  the  Lord  commanded  Moses.  7 And 
the  Lord  was  with  him  : aid  he  prospered  whithersoever  he 
went  forth  : and  he  rebelled  against  the  king  of  Assyria,  and 
served  him  not. 

Job  13:15  Though  he  slay  me,  yet  will  I trust  in  him. 

Ps.  7:10  Lord  my  God,  in  thee  do  I put  my  trust:  save 
me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me. 

56 : 4 In  God  I wi  1 praise  his  word,  in  God  I have  put  my 
trust ; I will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Dan.  3 : 16  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  answered 

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Obedience  and  Worship. 

and  said  to  the  king,  O Nebuchadnezzar,  we  are  not  careful 
to  answer  thee  in  this  matter.  17  If  it  be  so , our  God  whom 
we  serve  is  able  to  deliver  us  from  the  burning  fiery  furnace, 
and  he  will  deliver  us  out  of  thine  hand,  O king.  * 18  But  if 
not,  be  it  known  unto  thee,  O king,  that  we  will  not  serve  thy 
gods,  nor  worship  the  golden  image  which  thou  hast  set  up. 

269.  Obeying  and  worshipping  God  required . 

Dt.  6 : 13  Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  serve  him. 

10 : 12  And  now,  Israel,  what  doth  the  Lord  thy  God  re- 
quire of  thee  but  to  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  his 
ways,  and  to  love  him,  and  to  serve  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thine  heart  and  with  all  thy  soul.  20  Thou  shalt  fear  the 
Lord  thy  God;  him  shalt  thou  serve,  and  to  him  shalt  thou 
cleave,  and  swear  by  his  name. 

13  : 4 Ye  shall  walk  after  the  Lord  your  God,  and  fear  him, 
and  keep  his  commandments,  and  obey  his  voice,  and  ye  shall 
serve  him,  and  cleave  unto  him. 

Ps.  95  : 6 O come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down : let  us 
kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker.  7 For  he  is  our  God  ; and 
we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 
To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  8 Harden  not  your  heart,  as 
in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wil- 
derness. 

96  : 9 O worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness : fear 
before  him,  all  the  earth. 

99 : 5 Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  foot- 
stool ; for  he  is  holy. 

Ec.  12  : 13  Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter : 
Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments : for  this  is  the  whole 
duty  of  man. 

Mat.  6 : 33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his 
righteousness,  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

25 : 26  His  lord  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Thou  wicked 
and  slothful  servant,  thou  knewest  that  I reap  where  I sowed 
not,  and  gather  where  I have  not  strewed : 27  Thou  oughtest 
therefore  to  have  put  my  money  to  the  exchangers,  and  then 
at  my  coming  I should  have  received  mine  own  with  usury. 

Rom.  12  : 1 I beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mer- 
cies of  God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies  a living  sacrifice,  holy, 
acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service. 

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Joy  in  God. 

Col.  3 : 23  And  whatsoever  ye  do,  do  it  heartily,  as  to  the 
Lord,  and  not  unto  men  ; 24  Knowing  that  of  the  Lord  ye 
shall  receive  the  reward  of  the  inheritance  : for  ye  serve  the 
Lord  Christ.  [See  451.] 

270.  Joy  in  God  required  and  exemplified. 

1 Ch.  16 : 31  Let  the  heavens  be  glad,  and  let  the  earth  re- 
joice : and  let  men  say  among  the  nations,  The  Lord  reigneth. 
32  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof : let  the  fields  re- 
joice, and  all  that  is  therein. 

Ps.  5 : 11  But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice: 
let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest  them  : let 
them  also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee. 

32  : 11  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous : and 
shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 

33 : 1 Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O ye  righteous : for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 

37 : 4 Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; and  he  shall  give 
thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

40 : 16  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee  : let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually,  The  Lord 
be  magnified. 

68 : 3 But  let  the  righteous  be  glad ; let  them  rejoice  before 
God  : yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice.  4 Sing  unto  God,  sing 
praises  to  his  name  : extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens 
by  his  name  JAH,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

97  : 1 The  Lord  reigneth  ; let  the  earth  rejoice ; let  the  mul- 
titude of  isles  be  glad  thereof.  2 Clouds  and  darkness  are 
round  about  him  : righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habita- 
tion of  his  throne. 

149 : 2 Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him : let  the 
children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Is.  41 : 16  Thou  shalt  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  shalt  glory  in 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

Ph.  3 : 1 Finally,  my  brethren,  rejoice  in  the  Lord. 

4 : 4 Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always : and  again  I say,  Rejoice. 

Examples. 

1 S.  2 : 1 And  Hannah  prayed,  and  said,  My  heart  rejoiceth 
in  the  Lord,  mine  horn  is  exalted  in  the  Lord  ; my  mouth  is 
enlarged  over  mine  enemies;  because  I rejoice  in  thy  salva- 
tion. 


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Submission  to  God  and  his  Law. 

Neh.  8 : 10  Then  he  said  unto  them,  Go  your  way,  eat  the 
fat,  and  drink  the  sweet,  and  send  portions  unto  them  for 
whom  nothing  is  prepared  : for  this  day  is  holy  unto  our  Lord  : 
neither  be  ye  sorry;  for  the  joy  of  the  Lord  is  your  strength. 

Hab.  3:  17  Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither 
shall  fruit  he  in  the  vines ; the  labor  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and 
the  field  shall  yield  no  meat ; the  flock  shall  be  cut  off  from  the 
fold,  and  there  shall  he  no  herd  in  the  stalls:  18  Yet  I will 
rejoice  in  the  Lord,  I will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation. 
19  The  Lord  God  is  my  strength,  and  he  will  make  my  feet 
like  hinds’  feet,  and  he  will  make  me  to  walk  upon  mine  high 
places. 

1 Pet.  1 : 8 Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love  ; in  whom, 
though  now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  and  full  of  glory.  [See  Cheerfulness,  43.] 

271.  Submission  to  God  and  his  law  required  and,  exem- 
plified. 

Lev.  26  : 41  If  then  their  uncircumcised  hearts  be  humbled, 
and  they  then  accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity : 
42  Then  will  I remember  my  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also 
my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Abraham 
will  I remember ; and  I will  remember  the  land.  43  The  land 
also  shall  be  left  of  them,  and  shall  enjoy  her  sabbaths,  while 
she  lieth  desolate  without  them  : and  they  shall  accept  of  the 
punishment  of  their  iniquity ; because,  even  because  they  de- 
spised my  judgments,  and  because  their  soul  abhorred  my 
statutes. 

Dt.  27  : 26  Cursed  he  he  that  confirmeth  not  all  the  words 
of  this  law  to  do  them  : and  all  the  people  shall  say,  Amen. 

Is.  45  : 9 Wo  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his  Maker  ! 

Mat.  6 : 9 After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye : Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  10  Thy  king- 
dom come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Jam.  4 : 7 Submit  yourselves  therefore  to  God. 

Examples. 

Lev.  10  : 1 And  Nadab  and  Abihu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  took 
either  of  them  his  censer,  and  put  fire  therein,  and  put  incense 
thereon,  and  offered  strange  fire  before  the  Lord,  which  he 
commanded  them  not.  2 And  there  went  out  fire  from  the 
Lord,  and  devoured  them,  and  they  died  before  the  Lord. 

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Honoring  and  glorifying  God. 

3 Then  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  This  is  it  that  the  Lord 
spake,  saying,  I will  be  sanctified  in  them  that  come  nigh  me, 
and  before  all  the  people  I will  be  glorified.  And  Aaron  held 
his  peace. 

1 S.  3 : 14  And  therefore  I have  sworn  unto  the  house  of 
Eli,  that  the  iniquity  of  Eli’s  house  shall  not  be  purged  with 
sacrifice  nor  offering  for  ever.  18  And  Samuel  told  him  every 
whit,  and  hid  nothing  from  him.  And  he  said,  It  is  the  Lord  : 
let  him  do  what  seemeth  him  good. 

2 S.  15 : 25  And  the  king  [David]  said  unto  Zadok,  Carry 

back  the  ark  of  God  into  the  city : If  I shall  find  favor  in  the 
eyes  of  the  Lord,  he  will  bring  me  again,  and  shew  me  both  it, 
and  his  habitation  : 26  But  if  he  thus  say,  I have  no  delight 

in  thee ; behold,  here  am  I,  let  him  do  to  me  as  seemeth  good 
unto  him. 

Job  1:19  And  behold,  there  came  a great  wind  from  the 
wilderness,  and  smote  the  four  corners  of  the  house,  and  it  fell 
upon  the  young  men,  and  they  are  dead  ; and  I only  am  es- 
caped alone  to  tell  thee.  20  Then  Job  arose,  and  rent  his  man- 
tle, and  shaved  his  head,  and  fell  down  upon  the  ground,  and 
worshipped,  21  And  said,  Naked  came  I out  of  my  mother’s 
womb,  and  naked  shall  I return  thither : The  Lord  gave,  and 
the  Lord  hath  taken  away ; blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Ps.  39 : 9 I was  dumb,  I opened  not  my  mouth  ; because  thou 
didst  it. 

Mat.  26 : 39  And  he  went  a little  farther,  and  fell  on  his  face, 
and  prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup 
pass  from  me  : nevertheless,  not  as  I will,  but  as  thou  wilt. 

Lk.  23  : 40  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying. 
Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condem- 
nation? 41  And  we  indeed  justly;  for  we  receive  the  due 
reward  of  our  deeds : but  this  man  hath  done  nothing  amiss. 

Ac.  21 : 14  And  when  he  would  not  be  persuaded,  we  ceased, 
saying,  The  will  of  the  Lord  be  done.  [See  369.] 

272.  Honoring  and  glorifying  God,  required  and  exemplified. 

1 S.  2 : 30  Wherefore  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  saith,  I said 
indeed  that  thy  house,  and  the  house  of  thy  father,  should 
walk  before  me  for  ever:  but  now  the  Lord  saith,  Be  it  far 
from  me ; for  them  that  honor  me  I will  honor,  and  they  that 
despise  me  shall  be  lightly  esteemed. 


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Honoring  and  glorifying  God. 

1 Ch.  16  : 28  Give  unto  the  Lord,  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength.  29  Give  unto  the 
Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name : bring  an  offering,  and 
come  before  him  : worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

Job  36:24  Remember  that  thou  magnify  his  work  which 
men  behold. 

Ps.  71 : 8 Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  and  with 
thy  honor  all  the  day. 

115:3  Not  unto  us,  O Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name 
give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth’s  sake. 

Pr.  3 : 9 Honor  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the 
first-fruits  of  all  thine  increase:  10  So  shall  thy  barns  be 
filled  with  plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with  new 
wane. 

Jer.  13 : 16  Give  glory  to  the  Lord  your  God  before  he 
cause  darkness,  and  before  your  feet  stumble  upon  the  dark 
mountains,  and  while  ye  look  for  light,  he  turn  it  into  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  make  it  gross  darkness. 

Mai.  1 : 6 A son  honoreth  his  father,  and  a servant  his  mas- 
ter : if  then  I be  a father,  where  is  mine  honor  ? and  if  I be  a 
master,  where  is  my  fear?  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  unto  you, 
O priests,  that  despise  my  name. 

Jn.  5:22  For  the  Father  judgeth  no  man;  but  hath  com- 
mitted all  judgment  unto  the  Son:  23  That  all  mm  should 
honor  the  Son,  even  as  they  honor  the  Father.  He  that  hon- 
oreth not  the  Son,  honoreth  not  the  Father  which  hath  sent 
him. 

8 : 49  Jesus  answered,  I have  not  a devil;  but  I honor  my 
Father,  and  ye  do  dishonor  me. 

1 Cor.  6:20  Ye  are  bought  with  a price  : therefore  glorify 
God  in  your  body,  and  in  your  spirit,  which  are  God’s. 

10:31  Whether  therefore  ye  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever  ye 
do,  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 

1 Tim.  1 : 17  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

1 Pet.  4:11  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the  oracles 
of  God ; if  any  man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of  the  ability 
which  God  giveth : that  God  in  all  things  may  be  glorified 
through  Jesus  Christ;  to  whom  be  praise  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

Rev.  4: 11  Thou  art  worthy,  O Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
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Glorifying  God — Service  of  God  reasonable. 

nonor,  and  power  : for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for  thy 
pleasure  they  are  and  were  created. 

273.  God  displeased  with  those  who  will  not  honor  and  glo- 
rify him . 

1 S.  2 : 29  Wherefore  kick  ye  at  my  sacrifice  and  at  mine  of- 
fering, which  I have  commanded  in  my  habitation ; and  honor- 
est  thy  sons  above  me,  to  make  yourselves  fat  with  the  chief- 
est  of  all  the  offerings  of  Israel  my  people  ? 30  Wherefore 

the  Lord  God  of  Israel  saith,  I said  indeed  that  thy  house, 
and  the  house  of  thy  father,  should  walk  before  me  for  ever : 
but  now  the  Lord  saith,  Be  it  far  from  me ; for  them  that 
honor  me  I will  honor,  and  they  that  despise  me  shall  be 
lightly  esteemed. 

Dan.  5 : 23  And  the  God  in  whose  hand  thy  breath  is,  and 
whose  are  all  thy  ways,  hast  thou  not  glorified.  24  Then  was 
the  part  of  the  hand  sent  from  him ; and  this  writing  was 
written.  25  And  this  is  the  writing  that  was  written,  MENE, 
MENE,  TEKEL,  UPHARSIN. 

Mai.  2:2  If  ye  will  not  hear,  and  if  ye  will  not  lay  it  to 
heart,  to  give  glory  unto  my  name,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  I 
will  even  send  a curse  upon  you,  and  I will  curse  your  bless- 
ings ; yea,  I have  cursed  them  already,  because  ye  do  not  lay 
it  to  heart. 

Ac.  12:21  And  upon  a set  day,  Herod  arrayed  in  royal  ap 
parel,  sat  upon  his  throne,  and  made  an  oration  unto  them. 
22  And  the  people  gave  a shout,  saying , It  is  the  voice  of  a 
god,  and  not  of  a man.  23  And  immediately  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  smote  him,  because  he  gave  not  God  the  glory : and  he 
was  eaten  of  worms,  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 

Rom.  1 : 21  Because  that  when  they  knew  God,  they  glo 
rifled  him  not  as  God,  neither  were  thankful,  but  became  vain 
in  their  imaginations,  and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened. 

274.  The  service  of  God  reasonable  and  delightful. 

Ps.  19:  11  Moreover,  by  them  is  their  servant  warned:  and 
in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Lk.  17  : 10  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  shall  have  done  all  those 
things  which  are  commanded  you,  say,  We  are  unprofitable 
servants : we  have  done  that  which  was  our  duty  to  do. 

Rom.  12  : 1 I beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mer- 

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Reward  of  Obedience. 

cies  of  God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies  a living  sacrifice, 
holy,  acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service. 

GOVERNMENT  MORAL. 

275.  Obedience  to  God  rewarded  with  temporal  good  and 
eternal  life. 

Lev.  18 : 5 Ye  shall  therefore  keep  my  statutes  and  my 
judgments : which  if  a man  do,  he  shall  live  in  them : I am 
the  Lord. 

Ex.  19  : 5 Now  therefore,  if  ye  will  obey  my  voice  indeed 
and  keep  my  covenant,  then  ye  shall  be  a peculiar  treasure 
unto  me  above  all  people  : for  all  the  earth  is  mine  : 6 And  ye 
shall  be  unto  me  a kingdom  of  priests,  and  an  holy  nation. 

20  : 5 Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve 
them : for  I the  Lord  thy  God  am  a jealous  God,  visiting  the 
iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me  ; 6 And  shewing  mercy 
unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

Lev.  26 : 3 If  ye  walk  in  my  statutes  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments, and  do  them ; 4 Then  I will  give  you  rain  in  due 
season,  and  the  land  shall  yield  her  increase,  and  the  trees  of 
the  field  shall  yield  their  fruit : 6 And  I will  give  peace  in  the 
land,  and  ye  shall  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make  you  afraid : 
and  I will  rid  evil  beasts  out  of  the  land,  neither  shall  the 
sword  go  through  your  land.  7 And  ye  shall  chase  your  ene- 
mies, and  they  shall  fall  before  you  by  the  sword.  8 And  five 
of  you  shall  chase  an  hundred,  and  an  hundred  of  you  shall 
put  ten  thousand  to  flight : and  your  enemies  shall  fall  before 
you  by  the  sword.  9 For  I will  have  respect  unto  you,  and 
make  you  fruitful,  and  multiply  you,  and  establish  my  covenant 
with  you.  10  And  ye  shall  eat  old  store,  and  bring  forth  the 
old  because  of  the  new.  11  And  I will  set  my  tabernacle 
among  you  : and  my  soul  shall  not  abhor  you.  12  And  I will 
walk  among  you,  and  will  be  your  God,  and  ye  shall  be  my 
people. 

Dt.  4 : 5 Behold,  I have  taught  you  statutes,  and  judgments, 
even  as  the  Lord  my  God  commanded  me,  that  ye  should  do 
eo  in  the  land  whither  ye  go  to  possess  it.  6 Keep  therefore 
and  do  them,  for  this  is  your  wisdom  and  your  understanding 
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Reward  of  Obedience. 

in  the  sight  of  the  nations,  which  shall  hear  all  these  statutes, 
and  say,  Surely  this  great  nation  is  a wise  and  understanding 
people.  40  Thou  shalt  keep  therefore  his  statutes  and  his 
commandments  which  I command  thee  this  day,  that  it  may  go 
well  with  thee,  and  with  thy  children  after  thee,  and  that  thou 
mayest.  prolong  thy  days  upon  the  earth,  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee,  for  ever. 

28 : 1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  thou  shalt  hearken  dili- 
gently unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  and  to 
do  all  his  commandments  which  1 command  thee  this  day : 
that  the  Lord  thy  God  will  set  thee  on  high  above  all  nations 
of  the  earth : 2 And  all  these  blessings  shall  come  on  thee, 
and  overtake  thee,  if  thou  shalt  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  thy  God.  3 Blessed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and  blessed 
shalt  thou  be  in  the  field.  4 Blessed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy 
body,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  ground,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle, 
the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the  flocks  of  thy  sheep.  5 Blessed 
shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store.  6 Blessed  shalt  thou  be 
when  thou  comest  in,  and  blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou 
goest  out.  7 The  Lord  shall  cause  thine  enemies  that  rise  up 
against  thee  to  be  smitten  before  thy  face  : they  shall  come  out 
against  thee  one  way,  and  flee  before  thee  seven  ways.  8 The 
Lord  shall  command  the  blessing  upon  thee  in  thy  store- 
houses, and  in  all  that  thou  settest  thine  hand  unto : and  he 
shall  bless  thee  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee.  9 The  Lord  shall  establish  thee  a holy  people  unto 
himself,  as  he  hath  sworn  unto  thee,  if  thou  shalt  keep  the 
commandments  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  in  his  ways. 

10  And  all  people  of  the  earth  shall  see  that  thou  art  called  by 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ; and  they  shall  be  afraid  of  thee. 

11  And  the  Lord  shall  make  thee  plenteous  in  goods,  in  the 
fruit  of  thy  body,  and  in  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  and  in  the  fruit 
of  thy  ground,  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  sware  unto  thy 
fathers  to  give  thee.  12  The  Lord  shall  open  unto  thee  his 
good  treasure,  the  heaven  to  give  the  rain  unto  thy  land  in  his 
season,  and  to  bless  all  the  work  of  thine  hand  : and  thou  shalt 
lend  unto  many  nations,  and  thou  shalt  not  borrow.  13  And 
the  Lord  shall  make  thee  the  head,  and  not  the  tail ; and  thou 
shalt  be  above  only,  and  thou  shalt  not  be  beneath ; if  that 
thou  hearken  unto  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
which  I command  thee  this  day,  to  observe  and  to  do  them. 

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Reward  of  Obedience. 

Dt.  32  : 46  And  he  said  unto  them,  Set  your  hearts  unto  all  the 
words  which  I testify  among  you  this  day,  which  ye  shall 
command  your  children  to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of  this 
law.  47  For  it  is  not  a vain  thing  for  you : because  it  is  your 
life. 

Ps.  25 : 10  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 
unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

81 : 13  Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways ! 14  1 should  soon  have  sub- 

dued their  enemies,  and  turned  my  hand  against  their  adver- 
saries. 15  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  submitted 
themselves  unto  him  : but  their  time  should  have  endured  for 
ever.  16  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  of  the 
wheat : and  with  honey  out  of  the  rock  should  I have  satisfied 
thee. 

103 : 17  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness 
unto  children’s  children  ; 18  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and 
to  those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

Pr.  3 : 1 My  son,  forget  not  my  law ; but  let  thine  heart 
keep  my  commandments : 2 For  length  of  days,  and  long  life, 
and  peace  shall  they  add  to  thee. 

Is.  1:19  If  ye  be  willing  and  obedient,  ye  shall  eat  the  good 
of  the  land : 20  But  if  ye  refuse  and  rebel,  ye  shall  be  devoured 
with  the  sword:  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

Ezk.  18  : 5 But  if  a man  be  just,  and  do  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  9 Hath  walked  in  my  statutes,  and  hath  kept  my 
judgments,  to  deal  truly;  he  is  just,  he  shall  surely  live,  saith 
the  Lord  God. 

20:13  But  the  house  of  Israel  rebelled  against  me  in  the 
wilderness  : they  walked  not  in  my  statutes,  and  they  despised 
my  judgments,  which  if  a man  do,  he  shall  even  live  in  them. 

Mat.  7:21  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  but  he  that  doeth  the 
will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  24  Therefore,  whoso- 
ever heareth  these  sayings  of  mine,  and  doeth  them,  I will  liken 
him  unto  a wise  man,  which  built  his  house  upon  a rock : 
25  And  the  rain  descended,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds 
blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house ; and  it  fell  not : for  it  was 
founded  upon  a rock. 

19  : 17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Why  callest  thou  me  good  if 
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Punishment  of  Disobedience. 

there  is  none  good  but  one,  that  is , God  : but  if  thou  wilt  enter 
into  life,  keep  the  commandments. 

Lk.  10 : 27  And  he  answering  said,  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and 
with  all  thy  strength,  and  with  all  thy  mind ; and  thy  neighbor 
as  thyself.  28  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  answered 
right : this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live. 

Jn.  12 : 26  If  any  man  serve  me,  let  him  follow  me,  and 
where  I am,  there  shall  also  my  servant  be  : if  any  man  serve 
me.  him  will  my  Father  honor. 

Rev.  22 : 14  Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments, 
that  they  may  have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in 
through  the  gates  into  the  city.  [See  577.] 

276.  Punishment  of  the  disobedient . 

Dt.  4 : 25  When  thou  shalt  beget  children,  and  children’s 
children,  and  ye  shall  have  remained  long  in  the  land,  and 
shall  corrupt  yourselves , and  make  a graven  image,  or  the  like- 
ness of  any  thing , and  shall  do  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 
thy  God,  to  provoke  him  to  anger,  26  I call  heaven  and  earth 
to  witness  against  you  this  day,  that  ye  shall  soon  utterly  per- 
ish from  off  the  land  whereunto  ye  go  over  Jordan  to  possess 
it : ye  shall  not  prolong  your  days  upon  it,  but  shall  utterly  be 
destroyed.  27  And  the  Lord  shall  scatter  you  among  the  na- 
tions, and  ye  shall  be  left  few  in  number  among  the  heathen, 
whither  the  Lord  shall  lead  you. 

28:15  But  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  thou  wilt  not  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  to  do  all  his 
commandments  and  his  statutes  which  I command  thee  this 
day : that  all  these  curses  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  overtake 
thee : 16  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and  cursed  shalt 
thou  be  in  the  field.  17  Cursed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy 
store.  18  Cursed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  the  fruit 
of  thy  land,  the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the  flocks  of  thy 
sheep.  19  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest  in,  and 
cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  goest  out.  20  The  Lord  shall 
send  upon  thee  cursing,  vexation,  and  rebuke,  in  all  that  thou 
settest  thine  hand  unto  for  to  do,  until  thou  be  destroyed,  and 
until  thou  perish  quickly : because  of  the  wickedness  of  thy 
doings  whereby  thou  hast  forsaken  me.  23  And  thy  heaven 
that  is  over  thy  head  shall  be  brass,  and  the  earth  that  is  under 

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Punishment  of  Disobedience. 

thee  shall  he  iron.  24  The  Lord  shall  make  the  rain  of  thy 
land  powder  and  dust : from  heaven  shall  it  come  down  upon 
thee,  until  thou  be  destroyed.  25  The  Lord  shall  cause  thee 
to  be  smitten  before  thine  enemies : thou  shalt  go  out  one  way 
against  them,  and  flee  seven  ways  before  them  ; and  shalt  be 
removed  into  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth.  45  Moreover,  all 
these  curses  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  shall  pursue  thee,  and 
overtake  thee,  till  thou  be  destroyed : because  thou  hearken- 
edst  not  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep  his  com- 
mandments and  his  statutes  which  he  commanded  thee. 
46  And  they  shall  be  upon  thee  for  a sign  and  for  a wonder, 
and  upon  thy  seed  for  ever.  47  Because  thou  servedst  not  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  joyfulness  and  with  gladness  of  heart,  for 
the  abundance  of  all  things ; 48  Therefore  shalt  thou  serve 
thine  enemies  which  the  Lord  shall  send  against  thee,  in  hun- 
ger, and  in  thirst,  and  in  nakedness,  and  in  want  of  all  things : 
and  he  shall  put  a yoke  of  iron  upon  thy  neck,  until  he  have 
destroyed  thee.  58  If  thou  wilt  not  observe  to  do  all  the 
words  of  this  law  that  are  written  in  this  book,  that  thou  may- 
est  fear  this  glorious  and  fearful  name,  THE  LORD  THY 
GOD  ; 59  Then  the  Lord  will  make  thy  plagues  wonderful, 
and  the  plagues  of  thy  seed,  even  great  plagues,  and  of  long 
continuance,  and  sore  sicknesses,  and  of  long  continuance. 

66  And  thy  life  shall  hang  in  doubt  before  thee  : and  thou  shalt 
fear  day  and  night,  and  shalt  have  none  assurance  of  thy  life : 

67  In  the  morning  thou  shalt  say,  Would  God  it  were  even  ! 
and  at  even  thou  shalt  say,  Would  God  it  were  morning ! for 
the  fear  of  thine  heart  wherewith  thou  shalt  fear,  and  for  the 
sight  of  thine  eyes  which  thou  shalt  see. 

Ezk.  39  : 23  And  the  heathen  shall  know  that  the  house  of 
Israel  went  into  captivity  for  their  iniquity : because  they  tres- 
passed against  me,  therefore  hid  I my  face  from  them,  and 
gave  them  into  the  hand  of  their  enemies : so  fell  they  all  by 
the  sword. 

Mat.  5 : 19  Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of  these 
least  commandments,  and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be  called 
the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven : but  whosoever  shall  do, 
and  teach  them , the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven. 

7 : 26  And  every  one  that  hearetli  these  sayings  of  mine 
and  doeth  them  not,  shall  be  likened  unto  a foolish  man,  which 
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Its  Origin— Of  Grace— Its  Terms. 

built  his  house  upon  the  sand : 27  And  the  rain  descended, 
and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat  upon  that 
house ; and  it  fell : and  great  was  the  fall  of  it. 

Gal.  3 : 10  For  as  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the  law,  are 
under  the  curse : for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every  one  that  con- 
tinueth  not  in  all  things  which  are  written  in  the  book  of  the 
law  to  do  them.  [See  276,  349,  595.] 

GOSPEL,  OR  PLAN  OF  REDEMPTION. 

277.  Its  origin  in  GocVs  eternal  purpose . 

Rom.  1 : 1 Paul,  a servant  of  Jesus  Christ,  called  to  be  an 
apostle,  separated  unto  the  gospel  of  God. 

Ep.  1 : 3 Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in 
heavenly  places  in  Christ : 4 According  as  he  hath  chosen  us 
in  him,  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  be 
holy  and  without  blame  before  him  in  love. 

3:11  According  to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he  purposed 
in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

1 Pet.  1 : 19  But  with  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a 
lamb  without  blemish  and  without  spot : 20  Who  verily  was 
fore-ordained  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  but  was 
manifest  in  these  last  times  for  you. 

278.  Gospel  a scheme  of  grace. 

Ac.  20  : 24  But  none  of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count 
I my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that  I might  finish  my  course 
with  joy,  and  the  ministry  which  I have  received  of  the  Lord 
Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God. 

Rom.  5 : 21  That  as  sin  hath  reigned  unto  death,  even  so 
might  grace  reign  through  righteousness  unto  eternal  life,  by 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  [See  492.] 

279.  Its  terms , as  distinguished  from  those  of  the  law. 

Mk.  16  : 15  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature.  16  He  that  be- 
lieveth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ; but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  damned. 

Ac.  2 : 38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  bap- 
tized every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  re- 
mission of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

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280,  281  GOSPEL,  OE.  PLAN  OF  REDEMPTION. 

All-comprehensive — Its  Signification  and  Provisions. 

39  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children,  and  to  all 
that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 

Gal.  3 : 10  For  as  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the  law,  are 
under  the  curse : for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every  one  that 
continueth  not  in  all  things  which  are  written  in  the  book  of 
the  law  to  do  them.  11  But  that  no  man  is  justified  by  the 
law  in  the  sight  of  God,  it  is  evident : for,  The  just  shall  live 
by  faith.  12  And  the  law  is  not  of  faith : but,  The  man  that 
doeth  them  shall  live  in  them. 

280.  Its  plan  all  comprehensive. 

Ep.  1 : 9 Having  made  known  unto  us  the  mystery  of  his 
will,  according  to  his  good  pleasure,  which  he  hath  purposed 
in  himself : 10  That  in  the  dispensation  of  the  fulness  of  times 
he  might,  gather  together  in  one  all  things  in  Christ,  both 
which  are  in  heaven,  and  which  are  on  earth  ; even  in  him  : 
11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance,  being  pre- 
destinated according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who  worketh  all 
things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will : 12  That  we  should 
be  to  the  praise  of  his  glory,  who  first  trusted  in  Christ. 

3 : 8 Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints,  is  this 
grace  given,  that  I should  preach  among  the  Gentiles  the  un- 
searchable riches  of  Christ ; 9 And  to  make  all  men  see  what 
is  the  fellowship  of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God,  who  created  all  things  by 
Jesus  Christ : 10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities 
and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church 
the  manifold  wisdom  of  God,  11  According  to  the  eternal  pur- 
pose which  he  purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord  : 12  In  whom 
we  have  boldness  and  access  with  confidence  by  the  faith  of 
him.  [See  235.] 

281.  Its  signification  and  provisions. 

Is.  52 : 7 How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of 
him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace  ; that 
bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  salvation : that 
saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth  ! 

Mat.  22  : 2 The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a certain 
king,  which  made  a marriage  for  his  son,  3 And  sent  forth  his 
servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding  and 
they  would  not  come.  4 Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants, 
saying,  Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I have  prepared 
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Its  Standard — Its  Effects. 


282,  283 


my  dinner : my  oxen  and  my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things 
are  ready. 

25  : 34  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  his  right  hand, 
Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom  prepared 
for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world. 

Lk.  2:10  And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not : for  be- 
hold, I bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be  to 
all  people.  14  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  toward  men. 

Jn.  3 : 14  And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilder- 
ness, even  so  must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up.  15  That  who- 
soever believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 
16  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begot- 
ten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.  17  For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the 
world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world  through  him 
might  be  saved. 

14  : 2 In  my  Father’s  house  are  many  mansions : if  it  were 
not  so,  I would  have  told  you.  I go  to  prepare  a place  for  you. 
3 And  if  I go  and  prepare  a place  for  you,  I will  come  again 
and  receive  you  unto  myself ; that  where  I am,  there  ye  may 
be  also. 

Rom.  8 : 32  He  that  spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered 
him  up  for  us  all,  how  shall  he  not  with  him  also  freely  give  us 
all  things? 

10  : 15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they  be  sent  ? as 
it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them  that  preach 
the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good  things  ! 

1 Cor.  2 : 9 But  as  it  is  written,  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear 
heard,  neither  have  entered  into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things 
which  God  hath  prepared  for  them  that  love  him.  [See  290.] 

282.  Does  the  gospel  require  as  high  degree  of  moral  perfec- 
tion as  the  law  ? 

Mat.  5 : 48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

Rom.  6 : 15  What  then  ? shall  we  sin,  because  we  are  not 
under  the  law,  but  under  grace  ? God  forbid. 

283.  Gospel  everlasting  in  its  effects. 

Is.  45 : 17  But  Israel  shall  be  saved  in  the  Lord  with  an 
everlasting  salvation. 


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GOSPEL,  OR  PLAN  OF  REDEMPTION. 
Sinners  opposed  to  it. 


Mat.  25  : 46  And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlasting  pun- 
ishment : but  the  righteous  into  life  eternal. 

Heb.  5 : 9 And  being  made  perfect,  he  became  the  author 
of  eternal  salvation  unto  all  them  that  obey  him. 

Rev.  14 : 6 And  I saw  another  angel  fly  in  the  midst  of 
heaven,  having  the  everlasting  gospel  to  preach  unto  them 
that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

284.  Sinners  opposed  to  the  gospel. 

Mat.  20 : 10  But  when  the  first  came,  they  supposed  that 
they  should  have  received  more ; and  they  likewise  received 
every  man  a penny.  11  And  when  they  had  received  it , they 
murmured  against  the  good  man  of  the  house,  12  Saying, 
These  last  have  wrought  but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made 
them  equal  unto  us,  which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of 
the  day.  13  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said,  Friend, 
I do  thee  no  wrong:  didst  thou  not  agree  with  me  for  a penny? 
14  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way : I will  give  unto  this 
last,  even  as  unto  thee.  15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what 
I will  with  mine  own  ? is  thine  eye  evil  because  I am  good  ? 
16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for  many  be 
called,  but  few  chosen. 

Lk.  15  : 28  And  he  was  angry,  and  would  not  go  in  ; there- 
fore came  his  father  out,  and  entreated  him.  29  And  he  an- 
swering, said  to  his  father,  Lo,  these  many  years  do  I serve 
thee,  neither  transgressed  I at  any  time  thy  commandment , 
and  yet  thou  never  gavest  me  a kid,  that  I might  make  merry 
with  my  friends : 30  But  as  soon  as  this  thy  son  was  come, 
which  hath  devoured  thy  living  with  harlots,  thou  hast  killed 
for  him  the  fatted  calf. 

Rom.  10  : 3 For  they,  being  ignorant  of  God’s  righteous- 
ness, and  going  about  to  establish  their  own  righteousness, 
have  not  submitted  themselves  unto  the  righteousness  ol 
God. 

1 Cor.  1 : 18  The  preaching  of  the  cross  is  to  them  that  per- 
ish, foolishness.  23  We  preach  Christ  crucified,  unto  the  Jew 3 
a stumbling-block,  and  unto  the  Greeks  foolishness. 

Gal.  1:10  For  do  I now  persuade  men,  or  God?  or  do  I 
seek  to  please  men  ? for  if  I yet  pleased  men,  I should  not  be 
the  servant  of  Christ. 

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Penalty  of  resisting— Sinners  Invited. 

285.  Fearful  penally  of  the  gospel , or  consequences  of  resist- 
ing its  light  and  claims. 

Mat.  11:20  Then  began  he  to  upbraid  the  cities  wherein 
most  of  his  mighty  works  were  done,  because  they  repented 
not.  21  Wo  unto  thee,  Chorazin  ! wo  unto  thee,  Bethsaida  ! 
for  if  the  mighty  works  which  were  done  in  you,  had  been 
done  in  Tyre  and  Sidon,  they  would  have  repented  long  ago 
in  sackcloth  and  ashes.  22  But  I say  unto  you,  It  shall  be 
more  tolerable  for  Tyre  and  Sidon  at  the  day  of  judgment, 
than  for  you.  23  And  thou,  Capernaum,  which  art  exalted 
unto  heaven,  shalt  be  brought  down  to  hell : for  if  the  mighty 
works  which  have  been  done  in  thee,  had  been  done  in  Sodom, 
it  would  have  remained  until  this  day.  24  But  I say  unto 
you,  That  it  shall  be  more  tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom,  in 
the  day  of  judgment,  than  for  thee. 

12  : 41  The  men  of  Nineveh  shall  rise  in  judgment  with  this 
generation,  and  shall  condemn  it : because  they  repented  at 
the  preaching  of  Jonas ; and  behold,  a greater  than  Jonas  is 
here.  Lk.  11:31,  32. 

Heb.  10:26  For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have  re- 
ceived the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  remaineth  no  more 
sacrifice  for  sins,  27  But  a certain  fearful  looking  for  of 
judgment  and  fiery  indignation,  which  shall  devour  the  adver- 
saries. 28  He  that  despised  Moses5  law,  died  without  mercy 
under  two  or  three  witnesses  : 29  Of  how  much  sorer  punish- 
ment, suppose  ye,  shall  he  be  thought  worthy,  who  hath  trodden 
under  foot  the  Son  of  God,  and  hath  counted  the  blood  of  the 
covenant,  wherewith  he  was  sanctified,  an  unholy  thing,  and 
hath  done  despite  unto  the  Spirit  of  grace  7 

GOSPEL  INVITATIONS. 

286.  Sinners  invited. 

Is.  45  : 22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth  : for  I am  God,  and  there  is  none  else. 

55 : 1 Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters, 
and  he  that  hath  no  money;  come  ye,  buy,  and  eat;  yea, 
come,  buy  wine  and  milk  without  money  and  without  price. 
2 Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which  is  not  bread  7 
and  your  labor  for  that  which  satisfieth  not?  hearken  diligently 
unto  me,  and  eat  ye  that  which  is  good,  and  let  your  soul  de- 

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GOSPIO.L  lLVITATIONS. 


Expostulations. 

light  itself  in  fatness.  3 Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me* 
hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live  : and  I will  make  an  everlasting 
covenant  with  you,  even  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

Mat.  11 : 28  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor,  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I will  give  you  rest.  29  Take  my  yoke  upon  you, 
and  learn  of  me  : for  I am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart ; and  ye 
shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls.  30  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and 
my  burden  is  light. 

22  : 4 Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants,  saying,  Tell  them 
which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I have  prepared  my  dinner : my 
oxen  and  my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things  are  ready  : come 
unto  the  marriage. 

Lk.  14 : 17  And  sent  his  servant  at  supper-time,  to  say  to 
them  that  were  bidden,  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready. 

Jn.  7 : 37  In  the  last  day,  that  great  day  of  the  feast,  Jesus 
stood  and  cried,  saying,  If  any  man  thirst,  let  him  come  unto 
me,  and  drink. 

Rev.  3 : 20  Behold,  I stand  at  the  door,  and  knock  : If  any 
man  hear  my  voice,  and  open  the  door,  I will  come  in  to  him, 
and  will  sup  with  him*,  and  he  with  me. 

22 : 17  And  the  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.  And  let 
him  that  heareth  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come. 
And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 

287.  Invitations  with  expostulations. 

Pr.  1 : 20  Wisdom  crieth  without ; she  uttereth  her  voice  in 
the  streets:  21  She  crieth  in  the  chief  place  of  concourse,  in 
the  openings  of  the  gates : in  the  city  she  uttereth  her  words, 
saying , 22  How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  simplicity  ? 
and  the  scorners  delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools  hate  knowl- 
edge? 23  Turn  you  at  my  reproof:  behold,  I will  pour  out 
my  spirit  unto  you,  I will  make  known  my  words  unto  you. 

Is.  1 : 18  Come  now,  and  let  us  reason  together,  saith  the 
Lord  : though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  as  white  as 
snow ; though  they  be  red  like  crimson,  they  shall  be  as  wool. 

48 : 17  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  thy  Redeemer,  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel ; I am  the  Lord  thy  God  which  teacheth  thee  to 
profit,  which  leadeth  thee  by  the  way  that  thou  shouldest  go. 
18  O that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments  ! then 
had  thy  peace  been  as  a river,  and  thy  righteousness  as  the 
waves  of  the  sea. 

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28b 


God’s  Sincerity. 

Ezk.  33:11  Say  unto  them,  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I 
have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked ; hut  that  the 
wicked  turn  from  his  way  and  live  : turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your 
evil  ways  ; for  why  will  ye  die,  O house  of  Israel  ? 

Mic.  6 : 1 Hear  ye  now  what  the  Lord  saith ; Arise,  con- 
tend thou  before  the  mountains  and  let  the  hills  hear  thy  voice. 
2 Hear  ye,  O mountains,  the  Lord’s  controversy,  and  ye  strong 
foundations  of  the  earth  : for  the  Lord  hath  a controversy  with 
his  people,  and  he  will  plead  with  Israel.  3 O my  people,  what 
have  I done  unto  thee  ? and  wherein  have  I wearied  thee  ? 
testify  against  me. 

Mat.  23:37  O Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the 
prophets,  and  stonest  them  which  are  sent  unto  thee,  how  often 
would  I have  gathered  thy  children  together,  even  as  a hen 
gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  ye  would  not ! 

2S8.  Sincerity  of  God's  invitations  evinced  by  his  desires  for 
the  sanctification  and  salvation  of  mankind. 

Dt.  5 : 29  O that  there  were  such  a heart  in  them,  that  they 
would  fear  me,  and  keep  all  my  commandments  always,  that  it 
might  be  well  with  them,  and  with  their  children  for  ever  i 

32  : 29  Oh  that  they  were  wise,  that  they  understood  this, 
that  they  would  consider  their  latter  end  ! 

Ps.  5:4  For  thou  art  not  a God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wick- 
edness : neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

81 : 13  Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and  Is- 
rael had  walked  in  my  ways  ! 14  I should  soon  have  sub- 

dued their  enemies,  and  turned  my  hand  against  their  adver- 
saries. 15  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  submitted 
themselves  unto  him. 

Is.  48:18  O that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  command- 
ments ! then  had  thy  peace  been  as  a river,  and  thy  righteous- 
ness as  the  waves  of  the  sea. 

Ezk.  18  : 32  For  I have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that 
dieth,  saith  the  Lord  God  : wherefore  turn  your selves , and 
live  ye. 

Lk.  19:  41  And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city, 
and  wept  over  it,  42  Saying,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou, 
at  least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  which  belong  unto  thy  peace ! 
but  now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes. 

Jn.  3 : 16  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 

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Capacity  and  Duty  of  Sinners  to  comply. 

begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  per- 
ish, but  have  everlasting  life.  17  For  God  sent  not  his  Son 
into  the  world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world 
through  him  might  be  saved. 

1 Th.  4:3  For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  even  your  sanctification 

1 Tim.  2:11  exhort  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  be  made  for  all 
men : 2 For  kings,  and/or  all  that  are  in  authority ; that  we 
may  lead  a quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty.  3 For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of 
God  our  Savior ; 4 Who  will  have  all  men  to  be  saved,  and  to 
come  unto  the  knowledge  of  the  truth. 

2 Pet.  3 : 9 The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his  promise,  as 
some  men  count  slackness ; but  is  long-suffering  to  us-ward, 
not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to 
repentance. 

289.  Capacity  and  duty  of  sinners  to  comply  with  God’s  in- 
vitations. 

Jer.  5:21  Hear  now  this,  O foolish  people,  and  without  un- 
derstanding ; which  have  eyes,  and  see  not ; which  have  ears, 
and  hear  not:  22  Fear  ye  not  me?  saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  12  : 2 Son  of  man,  thou  dwellest  in  the  midst  of  a re- 
bellious house,  which  have  eyes  to  see,  and  see  not ; they  have 
ears  to  hear,  and  hear  not:  for  they  are  a rebellious  house. 

Mat.  25 : 24  Then  he  which  had  received  the  one  talent 
came,  and  said,  Lord,  I knew  thee  that  thou  art  a hard  man, 
reaping  where  thou  hast  not  sown,  and  gathering  where  thou 
hast  not  strewed : 25  And  1 was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy 
talent  in  the  earth:  lo,  there  thou  hast  that  is  thine.  26  His 
lord  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Thou  wicked  and  slothful 
servant,  thou  knewest  that  I reap  where  I sowed  not,  and  gath- 
er where  I have  not  strewed:  27  Thou  oughtest  therefore  to 
have  put  my  money  to  the  exchangers,  and  then  at  my  coming 
I should  have  received  mine  own  with  usury. 

Lk.  19 : 20  And  another  came,  saying,  Lord,  behold  here  is 
thy  pound,  which  I have  kept  laid  up  in  a napkin  : 21  For  I 
feared  thee,  because  thou  art  an  austere  man  : thou  takest  up 
that  thou  layedst  not  down,  and  reapest  that  thou  didst  not 
sow.  22  And  he  saith  unto  him,  Out  of  thine  own  mouth  will 
I judge  thee,  thou  wicked  servant.  Thou  knewest  that  I was 
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290 


Invitations  rejected. 

an  austere  man,  taking  up  that  I laid  not  down,  and  reaping 
that  I did  not  sow : 23  Wherefore  then  gavest  not  thou  my 
money  into  the  bank,  that  at  my  coming  I might  have  required 
mine  own  with  usury  ? 24  And  he  said  unto  them  that  stood 

by,  Take  from  him  the  pound,  and  give  it  to  him  that  hath  ten 
pounds.  25  (And  they  said  unto  him,  Lord,  he  hath  ten 
pounds.)  26  For  I say  unto  you,  That  unto  every  one  which 
hath,  shall  be  given  ; and  from  him  that  hath  not,  even  that 
he  hath  shall  be  taken  away  from  him.  27  But  those  mine 
enemies,  which  would  not  that  I should  reign  over  them,  bring 
hither,  and  slay  them  before  me. 

2 Cor.  8 : 12  For  if  there  be  first  a willing  mind,  it  is  ac- 
cepted according  to  that  a man  hath  and  not  according  to  that 
he  hath  not. 

1 Jn.  5 : 3 For  this  is  the  love  of  God,  that  we  keep  his  com- 
mandments ; and  his  commandments  are  not  grievous. 

[See  253,  468,  469,  and  505,  506.] 

290.  Invitations  rejected. 

Pr.  1 : 24  Because  I have  called  and  ye  refused,  I have 
stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded ; 25  But  ye  have 
set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  reproof. 

Zee.  7 : 11  But  they  refused  to  hearken,  and  pulled  away 
die  shoulder,  and  stopped  their  ears,  that  they  should  not  hear. 
12  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  adamant  stone,  lest  they 
should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the  Lord  of  hosts 
hath  sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets  : therefore  came 
a great  wrath  from  the  Lord  of  hosts.  13  Therefore  it  is 
come  to  pass,  that  as  he  cried,  and  they  would  not  hear ; so 
they  cried,  and  I would  not  hear,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Mat.  22  : 2 The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a certain 
king,  which  made  a marriage  for  his  son,  3 And  sent  forth  his 
servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding : and 
they  would  not  come.  4 Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants, 
saying,  Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I have  prepared 
my  dinner : my  oxen  and  my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things 
are  ready : come  unto  the  marriage.  5 But  they  made  light 
of  iY,  and  went  their  ways,  ©ne  to  his  farm,  another  to  his  mer- 
chandise. 6 And  the  remnant  took  nis  servants,  and  entreated 
them  spitefully,  and  slew  them. 

Lk.  14 : 17  And  sent  his  servant  at  supper-time,  to  say  to 

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No  excuse  for  rejecting  Gospel  Invitations— Argument  for  Civil  Government. 

them  that  were  bidden.  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready 

18  And  they  all  with  one  consent  began  to  make  excuse.  The 
first  said  unto  him,  I have  bought  a piece  of  ground,  and  I 
must  needs  go  and  see  it : I pray  thee  have  me  excused. 

19  And  another  said,  I have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and 
1 go  to  prove  them : I pray  thee  have  me  excused.  20  And 
another  said,  I have  married  a wife : and  therefore  I cannot 
come. 

Jn.  5 : 40  And  ye  will  not  come  to  me,  that  ye  might  have 
life. 

Ac.  7:51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and  uncircumcised  in  heart  and 
ears,  ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost : as  your  fathers  did, 
so  do  ye. 

24 : 25  And  as  he  reasoned  of  righteousness,  temperance, 
and  judgment  to  come,  Felix  trembled,  and  answered,  Go  thy 
way  for  this  time  ; when  I have  a convenient  season,  I will  call 
for  thee. 

291.  No  excuse  for  rejecting  God’s  invitations. 

Mat.  22  : 12  And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest 
thou  in  hither,  not  having  a wedding-garment  7 And  he  was 
speechless. 

Rom.  1 : 20  For  the  invisible  things  of  him  from  the  creation 
of  the  world  are  clearly  seen,  being  understood  by  the  things 
that  are  made,  even  his  eternal  power  and  Godhead ; so  that 
they  are  without  excuse. 

3 : 19  Now  we  know,  that  what  things  soever  the  law  saith, 
it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law ; that  every  mouth 
may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before 
God. 


CIVIL  GOVERNMENT. 

292.  Argument  for  the  divine  authority  and  expediency  oj 
civil  government , and  duty  of  maintaining  it. 

Dt.  13 : 10  And  thou  shalt  stone  him  with  stones  that  he 
die ; because  he  hath  sought  to  thrust  thee  away  from  the 
Lord  thy  God,  which  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt 
from  the  house  of  bondage.  11  And  all  Israel  shall  hear,  and 
fear,  and  shall  do  no  more  any  such  wickedness  as  this  is, 
among  you. 

19 : 18  And  the  judges  shall  make  diligent  inquisition : and 

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292 


Duty  of  maintaining  it. 

behold,  if  the  witness  be  a false  witness,  and  hath  testified 
falsely  against  his  brother ; 19  Then  shall  ye  do  unto  him,  as 
he  had  thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother : so  shalt  thou 
put  the  evil  away  from  among  you.  20  And  those  which  re- 
main shall  hear,  and  fear,  and  shall  henceforth  commit  no  more 
any  such  evil  among  you. 

2 Ch.  9 : 8 Blessed  be  the  Lord  thy  God,  wThich  delighted 
in  thee  to  set  thee  on  his  throne,  to  be  king  for  the  Lord  thj» 
God:  because  thy  God  loved  Israel,  to  establish  them  for  ever 
therefore  made  he  thee  [Solomon]  king  over  them,  to  do  judg 
ment  and  justice. 

Pr.  20:8  A king  that  sitteth  in  the  throne  of  judgment, 
scattereth  away  all  evil  with  his  eyes.  26  A wise  king  scat- 
tered the  wicked,  and  bringeth  the  wheel  over  them. 

29 : 2 When  the  righteous  are  in  authority,  the  people  re- 
joice : but  when  the  wicked  beareth  rule,  the  people  mourn. 

Ec.  10:  16  Wo  to  thee,  O land,  when  thy  king  is  a child, 
and  thy  princes  eat  in  the  morning  ! 17  Blessed  art  thou,  O 

land,  when  thy  king  is  the  son  of  nobles,  and  thy  princes  eat 
in  due  season,  for  strength,  and  not  for  drunkenness ! 

Is.  1 : 26  And  I will  restore  thy  judges  as  at  the  first,  and 
thy  counsellors  as  at  the  beginning : afterward  thou  shalt  be 
called,  The  city  of  righteousness,  the  faithful  city. 

1 Tim.  1 : 8 But  we  know  that  the  law  is  good,  if  a man  use 
it  lawfully ; 9 Knowing  this,  that  the  law  is  not  made  for  a 
righteous  man,  but  for  the  lawless  and  disobedient,  for  the  un- 
godly and  for  sinners,  for  unholy  and  profane,  for  murderers  of 
fathers,  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  manslayers,  10  For 
whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile  themselves  with  mankind, 
for  menstealers,  for  liars,  for  perjured  persons,  and  if  there  be 
any  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to  sound  doctrine. 

Pr.  26  : 3,  and  20 : 30.  [See  423,  424.] 

Duty  of  maintaining  it. 

Ex.  18  : 25  And  Moses  chose  able  men  out  of  all  Israel,  and 
made  them  heads  over  the  people,  rulers  of  thousands,  rulers 
of  hundreds,  rulers  of  fifties,  and  rulers  of  tens.  26  And  they 
judged  the  people  at  all  seasons  : the  hard  causes  they  brought 
unto  Moses,  but  every  small  matter  they  judged  themselves. 

Num.  11:11  And  Moses  said  unto  the  Lord,  Wherefore 
hast  thou  afflicted  thy  servant?  and  wherefore  have  I not 
found  favor  in  thy  sight,  that  thou  layest  the  burden  of  all  this 

22  253 


292 


GOVERNMENT  CIVIL. 


Duty  of  maintaining  it. 

people  upon  me  ? 16  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Gather 

unto  me  seventy  men  of  the  elders  of  Israel,  whom  thou  know- 
est  to  be  the  elders  of  the  people,  and  officers  over  them ; and 
bring  them  unto  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  that  they 
may  stand  there  with  thee.  17  And  I will  come  down  and 
talk  with  thee  there ; and  I will  take  of  the  spirit  which  is 
upon  thee,  and  will  put  it  upon  them : and  they  shall  bear  the 
burden  of  the  people  with  thee,  that  thou  bear  it  not  thyself 
alone.  [Dt.  1 : 9 — 18.] 

Num.  27  : 15  And  Moses  spake  unto  the  Lord,  saying,  16  Let 
the  Lord,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh,  set  a man  over  the 
congregation,  17  Which  may  go  out  before  them,  and  which 
may  go  in  before  them,  and  which  may  lead  them  out,  and 
which  may  bring  them  in ; that  the  congregation  of  the  Lord 
be  not  as  sheep  which  have  no  shepherd.  18  And  the  Lord 
said  unto  Moses,  Take  thee  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  a man  in 
whom  is  the  spirit,  and  lay  thine  hand  upon  him  ; 19  And  set 
him  before  Eleazar  the  priest,  and  before  all  the  congregation  : 
and  give  him  a charge  in  their  sight.  20  And  thou  shalt  put 
some  of  thine  honor  upon  him,  that  all  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel  may  be  obedient. 

Dt.  16 : 18  Judges  and  officers  shalt  thou  make  thee  in  all 
thy  gates,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee,  throughout 
thy  tribes  : and  they  shall  judge  the  people  with  just  judgment. 
19  Thou  shalt  not  wrest  judgment ; thou  shalt  not  respect 
persons,  neither  take  a gift : for  a gift  doth  blind  the  eyes  of  the 
wise,  and  pervert  the  words  of  the  righteous. 

Pr.  8 : 12  I wisdom  dwell  with  prudence.  15  By  me  kings 
reign,  and  princes  decree  justice.  16  By  me  princes  rule,  and 
nobles,  even  all  the  judges  of  the  earth. 

Ac.  13 : 20  And  after  that,  he  gave  unto  them  judges,  about 
the  space  of  four  hundred  and  fifty  years,  until  Samuel  the 
prophet. 

Rom.  13 : 3 For  rulers  are  not  a terror  to  good  works,  but 
to  the  evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power  ? do 
that  which  is  good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same : 
4 For  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou 
do  that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid  ; for  he  beareth  not  the  sword 
in  vain : for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a revenger  to  execute 
wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.  5 Wherefore  ye  must  needs 
be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience’  sake- 
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293,  294 


Qualifications  of  Rulers — Duties  of  Rulers. 

6 For,  for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also : for  they  are  God’s 
ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing. 

293.  Qualifications  of  rulers. 

Ex.  18:21  Thou  shalt  provide  out  of  all  the  people,  able 
men,  such  as  fear  God,  men  of  truth,  hating  covetousness ; and 
place  such  over  them  to  be  rulers. 

Dt.  1 : 13  Take  you  wise  men,  and  understanding,  and 
known  among  your  tribes,  and  I will  make  them  rulers  over 
you.  15  So  I took  the  chief  of  your  tribes,  wise  men,  and 
known,  and  made  them  heads  over  you,  captains  over  thou- 
sands, and  captains  over  hundreds,  and  captains  over  fifties,  and 
captains  over  tens,  and  officers  among  your  tribes. 

2 S.  23  : 3 The  God  of  Israel  said,  the  Rock  of  Israel  spake 
to  me,  He  that  ruleth  over  men  must  be  just,  ruling  in  the  fear 
of  God. 

294.  Duties  of  rulers. 

Dt.  1 : 16  And  I charged  your  judges  at  that  time,  saying, 
Hear  the  causes  between  your  brethren,  and  judge  righteously 
between  every  man  and  his  brother,  and  the  stranger  that  is 
with  him.  17  Ye  shall  not  respect  persons  in  judgment;  but 
ye  shall  hear  the  small  as  well  as  the  great ; ye  shall  not  be 
afraid  of  the  face  of  man  ; for  the  judgment  is  God’s. 

[Dt.  16  : 19.] 

17  : 15  Thou  shalt  in  any  wise  set  him  king  over  thee  whom 
the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose : one  from  among  thy  brethren 
shalt  thou  set  king  over  thee  : thou  mayest.  not  set  a stranger 
over  thee,  which  is  not  thy  brother.  18  And  it  shall  be  when 
he  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  kingdom,  that  he  shall  write 
him  a copy  of  this  law  in  a book  out  of  that  which  is  before  the 
priests  the  Levites.  19  And  it  shall  be  with  him,  and  he  shall 
read  therein  all  the  days  of  his  life  : that  he  may  learn  to  fear 
the  Lord  his  God,  to  keep  all  the  words  of  this  law  and  these 
statutes,  to  do  them  : 20  That  his  heart  be  not  lifted  up  above 
his  brethren,  and  that  he  turn  not  aside  from  the  command- 
ment to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left. 

19  : 18  And  the  judges  shall  make  diligent  inquisition  : and 
behold,  if  the  witness  be  a false  witness,  and  hath  testified 
falsely  against  his  brother  ; 19  Then  shall  ye  do  unto  him,  as 
he  had  thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother. 

25:1  Tf  there  be  a controversy  between  men,  and  they  come 

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Duties  of  Rulers. 

unto  judgment,  that  the  judges  may  judge  them  ; then  they 
shall  justify  the  righteous,  and  condemn  the  wicked.  2 And 
it  shall  be,  if  the  wicked  man  he  worthy  to  be  beaten,  that  the 
judge  shall  cause  him  to  lie  down,  and  to  be  beaten  before  his 
face,  according  to  his  fault. 

Ps.  82  : 2 How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  wicked  ? 3 Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless : do 

justice  to  the  afflicted  and  needy.  4 Deliver  the  poor  and 
needy  : rid  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wucked. 

Pr.  16 : 12  It  is  an  abomination  to  kings  to  commit  wicked- 
ness : for  the  throne  is  established  by  righteousness. 

20  : 28  Mercy  and  truth  preserve  the  king  : and  his  throne  is 
upholden  by  mercy. 

29 : 14  The  king  that  faithfully  judgeth  the  poor,  his  throne 
shall  be  established  for  ever. 

31:4  It  is  not  for  kings,  O Lemuel,  it  is  not  for  kings  to 
drink  wine  ; nor  for  princes  strong  drink : 5 Lest  they  drink, 

and  forget  the  law,  and  pervert  the  judgment  of  any  of  the  af- 
flicted. 

Jer.  22  : 2 And  say,  Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  O king  of 
Judah,  that  sittest  upon  the  throne  of  David,  thou,  and  thy  ser- 
vants, and  thy  people  that  enter  in  by  these  gates : 3 Thus 
saith  the  Lord  ; Execute  ye  judgment  and  righteousness,  and 
deliver  the  spoiled  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor : and  do  no 
wrong,  do  no  violence  to  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,  nor  the 
widow,  neither  shed  innocent  blood  in  this  place.  15  Shalt 
thou  reign,  because  thou  closest  thyself  in  cedar  ? did  not  thy 
father  eat  and  drink,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  then  it 
was  well  with  him  ? 16  He  judged  the  cause  of  the  poor  and 

needy  ; then  it  was  well  with  him:  was  not  this  to  know  me  ? 
saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  45  : 9 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Let  it  suffice  you,  O 
princes  of  Israel : remove  violence  and  spoil,  and  execute  judg- 
ment and  justice,  take  away  your  exactions  from  my  people, 
saith  the  Lord  God.  10  Ye  shall  have  just  balances,  and  a 
just  ephah,  and  a just  bath. 

46  : 18  Moreover,  the  prince  shall  not  take  of  the  people’s  in- 
heritance by  oppression,  to  thrust  them  out  of  their  possession ; 
hut  he  shall  give  his  sons  inheritance  out  of  his  own  posses- 
sion : that  my  people  be  not  scattered  every  man  from  his  pos- 
session. 


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Duties  of  Subjects. 


295.  Duties  of  subjects. 

Ex.  22 : 28  Thou  shalt  not  revile  the  gods,  nor  curse  the 
ruler  of  thy  people.  [Ac.  23  : 4,  5.] 

Dt.  17  : 9 And  thou  shalt  come  unto  the  priests  the  Levites, 
and  unto  the  judge  that  shall  be  in  those  days,  and  inquire ; 
and  they  shall  shew  thee  the  sentence  of  judgment : 10  And 
thou  shalt  do  according  to  the  sentence,  which  they  of  that 
place  which  the  Lord  shall  choose  shall  shew  thee  ; and  thou 
shalt  observe  to  do  according  to  all  that  they  inform  thee : 
11  According  to  the  sentence  of  the  law  which  they  shall  teach 
thee,  and  according  to  the  judgment  which  they  shall  tell  thee, 
thou  shalt  do : thou  shalt  not  decline  from  the  sentence  which 
they  shall  shew  thee,  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left. 

Ec.  8:2  I counsel  thee  to  keep  the  king’s  commandment, 
and  that  in  regard  of  the  oath  of  God. 

Mat.  17  : 24  And  when  they  were  come  to  Capernaum,  they 
that  received  tribut e-money,  came  to  Peter,  and  said,  Doth  not 
your  Master  pay  tribute?  25  He  saith,  Yes.  And  when  he 
was  come  into  the  house,  Jesus  prevented  him,  saying,  What 
thinkest  thou,  Simon  ? of  whom  do  the  kings  of  the  earth  take 
custom  or  tribute  ? of  their  own  children,  or  of  strangers  ? 
26  Peter  saith  unto  him,  Of  strangers.  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
Then  are  the  children  free.  27  Notwithstanding,  lest  we 
should  offend  them,  go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  an  hook,  and 
take  up  the  fish  that  first  cometh  up : and  when  thou  hast 
opened  his  mouth,  thou  shalt  find  a piece  of  money  : that  take, 
and  give  unto  them  for  me  and  thee. 

22 : 20  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Whose  is  tnis  image,  and 
superscription?  21  They  say  unto  him,  Cesar’s.  Then  saith 
he  unto  them,  Render  therefore  unto  Cesar,  the  things  which 
are  Cesar’s ; and  unto  God,  the  things  that  are  God’s. 

Rom.  13  : 1 Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  pow- 
ers. For  there  is  no  power  but  of  God  : the  powers  that  be, 
are  ordained  of  God.  2 Whosoever  therefore  resisteth  the 
power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God : and  they  that  resist 
shall  receive  to  themselves  damnation.  5 Wherefore  ye  must 
needs  be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience’ 
sake.  6 For,  for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also : for  they  are 
God’s  ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing. 
7 Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues : tribute  to  whom  tribute 

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Civil  Penalties. 


is  due  ; custom  to  whom  custom  ; fear  to  whom  fear  ; honor  to 
whom  honor. 

1 Tim.  2:11  exhort  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  be  made  for  cJl 
men  : 2 For  kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority  ; that  we 
may  lead  a quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty.  3 For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of 
God  our  Savior. 

Tit.  3:1  Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities 
and  powers,  to  obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready  to  every  good 
work. 

1 Pet.  2:13  Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man 
for  the  Lord’s  sake : whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  supreme ; 
14  Or  unto  governors,  as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him  for 
the  punishment  of  evil-doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them  that 
do  well.  15  For  so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  with  well-doing 
ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men  : 16  As  free, 
and  not  using  your  liberty  for  a cloak  of  maliciousness,  but  as 
the  servants  of  God.  17  Honor  all  men.  Love  the  brotherhood. 
Fear  God.  Honor  the  king. 

296.  Civil  'penalties. 

Gen.  9:5  And  surely  your  blood  of  your  lives  will  1 require  : 
at  the  hand  of  every  beast  will  I require  it,  and  at  the  hand  of 
man ; at  the  hand  of  every  man’s  brother  will  I require  the 
life  of  man.  6 Whoso  sheddeth  man’s  blood,  by  man  shall  his 
blood  be  shed:  for  in  the  image  of  God  made  he  man. 

Ex.  21 : 12  He  that  smiteth  a man,  so  that  he  die,  shall  be 
surely  put  to  death.  13  And  if  a man  lie  not  in  wait,  but 
God  deliver  him  into  his  hand ; then  I will  appoint  thee  a 
place  whither  he  shall  flee.  14  But  if  a man  come  presump- 
tuously upon  his  neighbor,  to  slay  him  with  guile;  thou  shalt 
take  him  from  mine  altar,  that  he  may  die.  15  And  he  that 
smiteth  his  father,  or  his  mother,  shall  be  surely  put  to  death. 
16  And  he  that  stealeth  a man,  and  selleth  him,  or  if  he  be 
found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death.  17  And  he 
that  curseth  his  father  or  his  mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to 
death. 

Num.  35  : 30  Whoso  killeth  any  person,  the  murderer  shall  be 
put  to  death  by  the  mouth  of  witnesses  : but  one  witness  shall 
not  testify  against  any  person  to  cause  him  to  die.  31  Moreover, 
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297 


Jewish  capital  Offences. 

ye  shall  take  no  satisfaction  for  the  life  of  a murderer,  which 
is  guilty  of  death : but  he  shall  be  surely  put  to  death.  32  And 
ye  shall  take  no  satisfaction  for  him  that  is  fled  to  the  city  of 
his  refuge,  that  he  should  come  again  to  dwell  in  the  land,  un- 
til the  death  of  the  priest.  33  So  ye  shall  not  pollute  the  land 
wherein  ye  are : for  blood  it  defileth  the  land : and  the  land 
cannot  be  cleansed  of  the  blood  that  is  shed  therein,  but  by  the 
blood  of  him  that  shed  it.  34  Defile  not  therefore  the  land 
which  ye  shall  inhabit,  wherein  I dwell : for  I the  Lord  dwell 
among  the  children  of  Israel. 

Dt.  19  : 18  And  behold,!/* the  witness  be  a false  witness,  and 
hath  testified  falsely  against  his  brother ; 19  Then  shall  ye  do 
unto  him,  as  he  had  thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother. 

25 : 1 If  there  be  a controversy  between  men,  and  they 
come  unto  judgment,  that  the  judges  may  judge  them;  then 
they  shall  justify  the  righteous,  and  condemn  the  wicked. 

2 And  it  shall  be,  if  the  wicked  man  be  worthy  to  be  beaten, 
that  the  judge  shall  cause  him  to  lie  down,  and  to  be  beaten 
before  his  face,  according  to  his  fault,  by  a certain  number. 

3 Forty  stripes  he  may  give  him,  and  not  exceed : lest  if  he 
should  exceed,  and  beat  him  above  these  with  many  stripes, 
then  thy  brother  should  seem  vile  unto  thee. 

Pr.  20:26  A wise  king  scattereth  the  wicked,  and  bringeth 
the  wheel  over  them. 

28  : 17  A man  that  doeth  violence  to  the  blood  of  any  per- 
son shall  flee  to  the  pit ; let  no  man  stay  him. 

Ac.  25 : 10  Then  said  Paul,  I stand  at  Cesar’s  judgment- 
seat,  where  I ought  to  be  judged:  to  the  Jews  have  I done  no 
wrong,  as  thou  very  well  knowest.  11  For  if  I bean  offender, 
or  have  committed  any  thing  worthy  of  death,  I refuse  not  to 
die  : but  if  there  be  none  of  these  things  whereof  these  ac- 
cuse me,  no  man  may  deliver  me  unto  them.  I appeal  unto 
Cesar. 

Rom.  13  : 4 For  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good. 
But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid  ; for  he  beareth  not 
the  sword  in  vain  : for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a revenger 
to  execute  wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil. 

297.  Capital  crimes  under  the  Jewish  code. 

1.  Murder. — Num.  35 : 16  The  murderer  shall  surely  be  pu* 
to  death. 


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Opposition  to  Government. 

2.  Blasphemy. — Lev.  24  : 16  He  that  blasphemeth  the  name 
of  the  Lord,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

3.  Manstealing. — Ex.  21 : 16  He  that  stealeth  a man,  and 
selleth  him,  or  if  he  be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be 
put  to  death.  1 Tim.  1 • 9. 

4.  Idolatry. — Ex.  22 : 20  He  that  sacrificeth  unto  any  god,  save 
unto  the  Lord  only,  he  shall  be  utterly  destroyed.  Dt.  17  : 2. 

5.  Enticement  to  Idolatry. — Dt.  13  : 6 If  thy  brother en- 

tice thee  secretly,  saying,  Let  us  go  and  serve  other  gods : 
9 Thou  shalt  surely  kill  him. 

6.  Adultery. — Lev.  20  : 10  The  adulterer  and  the  adulteress 
shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

7.  Sodomy  and  Uncleanness. — Lev.  20  : 13  If  a man  also  lie 
with  mankind,  as  he  lieth  with  a woman,  both  of  them  have 
committed  an  abomination  : they  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 
17—20. 

8.  Incest. — Lev.  20  : 14  If  a man  take  a wife  and  her  mother, 
it  is  wickedness : they  shall  be  burnt  with  fire.  V.  21. 

9.  Beasliality. — Lev.  20 : 15  If  a man  lie  with  a beast,  he 
shall  surely  be  put  to  death.  16. 

10.  Witchcraft. — Ex.  22 : 18  Thou  shalt  not  suffer  a witch 
to  live. 

11.  Smiting  Parents. — Ex.  21 : 15  He  that  smiteth  his  father, 
or  his  mother,  shall  be  surely  put  lo  death. 

12.  Cursing  Parents. — Ex.  21 : 17  He  that  curseth  his  fa- 
ther or  his  mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to  death.  Lev.  20  : 9. 

13.  Disobeying  Parents. — Dt.  21 : 20  This  our  son  is  stub- 
born and  rebellious,  he  will  not  obey  our  voice ; he  is  a glutton, 
and  a drunkard.  21  And  all  the  men  of  his  city  shall  stone 
him  with  stones,  that  he  die. 

14.  Sabbath  Profanation. — Ex.  35 : 2 Whosoever  doeth  work 
therein  shall  be  put  to  death.  Num.  15  : 32. 

15.  Endangering  human  Life. — Ex.  21 : 29  If  the  ox  were 
wont  to  push  with  his  horn  in  time  past,  and  it  hath  been  tes- 
tified to  his  owner,  and  he  hath  not  kept  him  in,  but  that  he 
hath  killed  a man  or  a woman  ; the  ox  shall  be  stoned,  and  his 
owner  also  shall  be  put  to  death. 

298.  Opposition  to  the  restraints  of  government , and  its  con- 
sequences. 

Num.  16  : 3 And  they  gathered  themselves  together  against 
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299 


Wicked  Rulers. 

Moses  and  against  Aaron,  and  said  unto  them,  Ye  take  too 
much  upon  you,  seeing  all  the  congregation  are  holy,  every 
one  of  them,  and  the  Lord  is  among  them : wherefore  then 
lift  ye  up  yourselves  above  the  congregation  of  the  Lord  ? 
4 And  when  Moses  heard  it , he  fell  upon  his  face  : 5 And  he 
spake  unto  Korah  and  unto  all  his  company,  saying,  Even  to- 
morrow the  Lord  will  shew  who  are  his,  and  who  is  holy;  and 
will  cause  him  to  come  near  unto  him : even  him  whom  he 
hath  chosen  will  he  cause  to  come  near  unto  him.  6 This  do  ; 
Take  you  censers,  Korah,  and  all  his  company;  7 And  put 
fire  therein,  and  put  incense  in  them  before  the  Lord  to-mor- 
row : and  it  shall  be  that  the  man  whom  the  Lord  doth  choose, 
he  shall  be  holy ; ye  take  too  much  upon  you.  ye  sons  of  Levi. 
32  And  the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and  swallowed  them  up, 
and  their  houses,  and  all  the  men  that  appertained  unto  Korah, 
and  all  their  goods. 

Dt.  17 : 12  And  the  man  that  will  do  presumptuously,  and 
will  not  hearken  unto  the  priest  that  standeth  to  minister  there 
before  the  Lord  thy  God,  or  unto  the  judge,  even  that  man 
shall  die : and  thou  shaltput  away  the  evil  from  Israel.  13  And 
all  the  people  shall  hear,  and  fear,  and  do  no  more  presump- 
tuously. 

Hos.  7 : 7 They  are  all  hot  as  an  oven,  and  have  devoured 
their  judges  ; all  their  kings  are  fallen  : there  is  none  among 
them  that  calleth  unto  me. 

2 Pet.  2 : 9 The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out 
of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of 
judgment  to  be  punished  : 10  But  chiefly  them  that  walk  after 
the  flesh  in  the  lust  of  uncleanness,  and  despise  government. 
Presumptuous  are  they , self-willed ; they  are  not  afraid  to 
speak  evil  of  dignities.  11  Whereas  angels,  which  are  greater 
in  power  and  might,  bring  not  railing  accusation  against  them 
before  the  Lord. 

Jude  8 Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile  the  flesh, 
despise  dominion,  and  speak  evil  of  dignities. 

299.  Wicked  riders  injurious. 

1 K.  14 : 16  And  he  shall  give  Israel  up  because  of  the  sins 
of  Jeroboam,  who  did  sin,  and  who  made  Israel  to  sin. 

2 Ch.  33:9  So  Manasseh  made  Judah  and  the  inhabitants  of 
Jerusalem  to  err,  and  to  do  worse  than  the  heathen,  whom  the 

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Wicked  Rulers. 

Lord  had  destroyed  before  the  children  of  Israel.  10  And  the 
Lord  spake  to  Manasseh,  and  to  his  people : but  they  would 
not  hearken.  11  Wherefore  the  Lord  brought  upon  them  the 
captains  of  the  host  of  the  king  of  Assyria,  which  took  Manas- 
seh among  the  thorns,  and  bound  him  with  fetters,  and  carried 
him  to  Babylon. 

Ps.  12  : 8 The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilest 
men  are  exalted. 

94 : 20  Shall  the  throne  of  iniquity  have  fellowship  with  thee, 
which  frameth  mischief  by  a law  ? 21  They  gather  them- 

selves together  against  the  soul  of  the  righteous,  and  condemn 
the  innocent  blood. 

Pr.  28 : 15  As  a roaring  lion,  and  a ranging  bear  : so  is  a 
wicked  ruler  over  the  poor  people.  16  The  prince  that  want- 
eth  understanding  is  also  a great  oppressor  : but  he  that  hateth 
covetousness  shall  prolong  his  days. 

29 : 2 When  the  righteous  are  in  authority,  the  people  re- 
joice : but  when  the  wicked  beareth  rule,  the  people  mourn. 
4 The  king  by  judgment  established  the  land : but  he  that 
received  gifts  overthroweth  it. 

300.  Disobeying  wicked  commands  of  rulers. 

Ex.  1 : 17  But  the  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not  as  the 
king  of  Egypt  commanded  them,  but  saved  the  men-chil- 
dren alive.  20  Therefore  God  dealt  well  with  the  midwives. 

1 S.  14 : 44  And  Saul  answered,  God  do  so.  and  more  also : 
for  thou  shalt  surely  die,  Jonathan.  45  And  the  people  said 
unto  Saul,  Shall  Jonathan  die,  who  hath  wrought  this  great 
salvation  in  Israel  ? God  forbid  : as  the  Lord  lived,  there 
shall  not  one  hair  of  his  head  fall  to  the  ground  ; for  he  hath 
wrought  with  God  this  day.  So  the  people  rescued  Jonathan, 
that  he  died  not. 

Dan.  3 : 16  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  answered 
and  said  to  the  king,  O Nebuchadnezzar,  we  are  not  careful 
to  answer  thee  in  this  matter.  17  If  it  be  so,  our  God  whom 
we  serve  is  able  to  deliver  us  from  the  burning  fiery  furnace, 
and  he  will  deliver  us  out  of  thine  hand,  O king.  18  But  if 
not,  be  it  known  unto  thee,  O king,  that  we  will  not  serve 
thy  gods,  nor  worship  the  golden  image  which  thou  hast  set  up. 

6 : 13  Then  answered  they  and  said  before  the  king,  That 
Daniel,  which  is  of  the  children  of  the  captivity  of  Judah,  re- 
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301 


Exemplified. 

gardeth  not  thee,  O king,  nor  the  decree  that  thou  hast  signed, 
but  maketh  his  petition  three  times  a day. 

Ac.  4 : 19  But  Peter  and  John  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Whether  it  be  right  in  the  sight  of  God  to  hearken  unto  ycu 
more  than  unto  God,  judge  ye. 

5 : 27  And  when  they  had  brought  them,  they  set  them  be- 
fore the  council : and  the  high  priest  asked  them,  28  Saying, 
Did  not  we  straitly  command  you,  that  ye  should  not  teach  in 
this  name?  and  behold,  ye  have  filled  Jerusalem  with  your 
doctrine,  and  intend  to  bring  this  man’s  blood  upon  us. 
29  Then  Peter  and  the  other  apostles  answered  and  said,  We 
ought  to  obey  God  rather  than  men. 

GRATITUDE. 

301.  Gratitude  exemplified. 

1 S.  15 : 6 And  Saul  said  unto  the  Kenites,  Go,  depart,  get 
you  down  from  among  the  Amalekites,  lest  I destroy  you  with 
them  : for  ye  shewed  kindness  to  all  the  children  of  Israel 
when  they  came  up  out  of  Egypt.  So  the  Kenites  departed 
from  among  the  Amalekites. 

2 S.  9 : 6 And  David  said,  Mephibosheth.  And  he  answered, 

Behold  thy  servant ! 7 And  David  said  unto  him,  Fear  not : 

for  I will  surely  shew  thee  kindness  for  Jonathan  thy  father’s 
sake,  and  will  restore  thee  all  the  land  of  Saul  thy  father  : and 
thou  shalt  eat  bread  at  my  table  continually. 

19  : 32  Now  Barzillai  was  a very  aged  man,  even  fourscore 
years  old : and  he  had  provided  the  king  of  sustenance  while 
he  lay  at  Mahanaim : for  he  was  a very  great  man.  33  And 
the  king  said  unto  Barzillai,  Come  thou  over  with  me,  and  I 
will  feed  thee  with  me  in  Jerusalem. 

Mat.  25 : 34  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  his 
right  hand,  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  king- 
dom prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world  : 35  For 
I was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  meat : I was  thirsty,  and 
ye  gave  me  drink : I wTas  a stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in : 
36  Naked,  and  ye  clothed  me  : I was  sick,  and  ye  visited  me : 
1 was  in  prison,  and  ye  came  unto  me. 


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HAPPINESS. 


Whore  to  be  found. 


HAPPINESS. 

302.  True  happiness  to  he  found  in  God  and  religion , not  in 
the  world. 

Ps.  1 : 1 Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
n the  seat  of  the  scornful.  2 But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of 
the  Lord  ; and  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 
3 And  he  shall  be  like  a tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water, 
that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; his  leaf  also  shall 
not  wither  ; and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

4 : 6 There  he  many  that  say,  Who  will  shew  us  any  good  ? 
Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 
7 Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than  in  the  time 
that  their  corn  and  their  wine  increased. 

40  : 4 Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust. 

119 : 1 Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord.  2 Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testi- 
monies, and  that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

Pr.  3 : 13  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the 
man  that  getteth  understanding.  14  For  the  merchandise  of 
it  is  better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  there- 
of than  fine  gold. 

29:18  Where  there  is  no  vision,  the  people  perish : but  he 
that  keepeth  the  law,  happy  is  he. 

Jer.  17  : 7 Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  and 
whose  hope  the  Lord  is.  8 For  he  shall  be  as  a tree  planted 
by  the  waters,  and  that  spreadeth  out  her  roots  by  the  river, 
and  shall  not  see  when  heat  cometh,  but  her  leaf  shall  be 
green  ; and  shall  not  be  careful  in  the  year  of  drought,  neither 
shall  cease  from  yielding  fruit. 

2 Cor.  6 : 10  As  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoicing : as  poor, 
yet  making  many  rich ; as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possessing 
all  things.  11  O ye  Corinthians,  our  mouth  is  open  unto  you. 
our  heart  is  enlarged. 

Not  in  the  world. 

Ec.  2:11  said  in  my  heart,  Go  to  now,  I will  prove  thee 
with  mirth ; therefore  enjoy  pleasure  : and  behold,  this  also  is 
vanity.  10  And  whatsoever  mine  eyes  desired  I kept  not  from 
them,  I withheld  not  my  heart  from  any  joy ; for  my  heart 
rejoiced  in  all  my  labor : and  this  was  my  portion  of  all  my 
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303—305 


What  it  is — Its  Variety. 

labor.  11  Then  I looked  on  all  the  works  that  my  hands  had 
wrought,  and  on  the  labor  that  I had  labored  to  do : and 
behold,  all  was  vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit,  and  there  was  no 
profit  under  the  sun. 

303.  Possession  and  enjoyment  of  all  things. 

1 Cor.  3:21  Therefore  let  no  man  glory  in  men : for  all 
things  are  yours  ; 22  Whether  Paul,  or  Apollos,  or  Cephas,  or 
the  world,  or  life,  or  death,  or  things  present,  or  things  to  come ; 
all  are  yours  ; 23  And  ye  are  Christ’s : and  Christ  is  God’s. 

2 Cor.  6 : 10  As  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoicing ; as  poor, 
yet  making  many  rich  ; as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possessing 
all  things.  110  ye  Corinthians,  our  mouth  is  open  unto  you, 
our  heart  is  enlarged. 

HEART. 

304.  Does  the  heart  consist  in  affections , desires , volitions , in- 
tentions and*  passions,  or  in  something  else  ? 

Gen.  6 : 5 Every  imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  his  heart 
was  only  evil  continually. 

2 S.  15  : 6 So  Absalom  stole  the  hearts  of  the  men  of  Israel. 

1 K.  11:3  And  his  wives  turned  away  his  heart. 

Esther  7 : 5 Where  is  he,  that  durst  presume  in  his  heart  to 
do  so  ? 

Pr.  19:21  There  are  many  devices  in  a man’s  heart;  never- 
theless the  counsel  of  the  Lord,  that  shall  stand. 

23  : 26  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart. 

Mat.  5 : 28  But  I say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  looketh  on 
a woman  to  lust  after  her,  hath  committed  adulte  y with  her 
already  in  his  heart. 

15 : 18  But  those  things  which  proceed  out  of  the  mouth 
come  forth  from  the  heart ; and  they  defile  the  man.  19  For 
out  of  the  heart  proceed  evil  thoughts,  murders,  adulteries,  for- 
nications, thefts,  false  witness,  blasphemies. 

Rom.  10 : 10  With  the  heart  man  believeth  unto  righteous- 
ness. 

305.  A £ divided ,’  £ double  hear? — c Treasure  of  the  heart f tf-c. 

Ps.  12  : 2 With  flattering  lips  and  with  a double  heart  do 

they  speak. 

86:11  Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

Hos.  10  : 2 Their  heart  is  divided. 

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HEART. 


Nature  of— Changing  and  keeping  it. 

Mat..  12  : 34  Out  of  the  abundance  of  the  heart,  the  mouth 
speaketh.  35  A good  man,  out  of  the  good  treasure  of  the 
heart,  bringeth  forth  good  things : and  an  evil  man,  out  of  the 
evil  treasure,  bringeth  forth  evil  things.  Lk.  6 : 45. 

306.  Do  moral  good  and  evil  lie  in  the  heart  ? 

Dt.  15  : 9 Beware  that  there  be  not  a thought  in  thy  wicked 
heart,  saying,  The  seventh  year,  the  year  of  release,  is  at 
hand  ; and  thine  eye  be  evil  against  thy  poor  brother. 

2 : 30  And  made  his  heart  obstinate. 

IK.  8 : IS  Whereas  it  was  in  thy  heart  to  build  a house 
unto  my  name,  thou  didst  well  that  it  was  in  thy  heart. 

2 Ch.  32  : 26  Hezekiah  humbled  himself  for  the  pride  of  his 
heart. 

Ps.  55:21  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother  than 
butter,  but  war  was  in  his  heart. 

78  : 72  He  fed  them  according  to  the  integrity  of  his  heart. 

95  : 10  It  is  a people  that  do  err  in  their  heart. 

Pr.  6 : 14  Frowardness  is  in  his  heart. 

23:7  As  he  thinketh  in  his  heart,  so  is  he. 

Ec.  9 : 3 The  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  full  of  evil,  and 
madness  is  in  their  heart  while  they  live. 

Is.  10  : 7 It  is  in  his  heart  to  destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not 
a few. 

Jer.  48:29  His  pride,  and  the  haughtiness  of  his  heart. 

Mat.  5 : 8 Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart. 

Heb.  3 : 1 l Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any  of  you 
an  evil  heai  t of  unbelief. 

307.  Hu  nan  agency  exercised  in  hardening , softening , 
changing , and  keeping  the  heart. 

Ex.  8 : It  But  when  Pharaoh  saw  that  there  was  respite,  he 
hardened  his  heart. 

Dt.  10 : 16  Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of  your  heart, 
and  be  no  more  stiff-necked. 

2 Ch.  30 : 18  But  Hezekiah  prayed  for  them,  saying,  The 
good  Lord  pardon  every  one  that  prepareth  his  heart  to  seek 
God. 

Ezra  7:10  Ezra  had  prepared  his  heart  to  seek  the  law  of 
the  Lord. 

Ps.  73:13  Verily  I have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and 
washed  my  hands  in  innocency. 

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308 


Sincerity  of. 

119:  112  I have  inclined  my  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes 
alway. 

Pr.  4 : 23  Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence  ; for  out  of  it  are 
the  issues  of  life. 

28  : 14  He  that  hardeneth  his  heart  shall  fall  into  mischief. 

Ezk.  18  : 31  Make  you  a new  heart  and  a new  spirit:  for 

why  will  ye  die,  O house  of  Israel  ? 

Jam.  4 : 8 Cleanse  your  hands,  ye  sinners,  and  purify  your 
hearts,  ye  double-minded. 

308.  Religious  duties  should  he  performed  with  sincerity  of 
heart. 

Dt.  26 : 16  This  day  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded 
thee  to  do  these  statutes  and  judgments : thou  shalt  therefore 
keep  and  do  them  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul. 

1 S.  16:7  The  LORD  seeth  not  as  man  seeth;  for  man 
looketh  on  the  outward  appearance,  but  the  Lord  looketh  on 
the  heart. 

Jer.  3 : 10  Her  treacherous  sister  Judah  hath  not  turned 
unto  me  with  her  whole  heart,  but  feignedly,  saith  the  Lord. 

29  : 13  Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me,  when  ye  shall  search 
for  me  with  all  your  heart. 

Ezk.  33:31  With  their  mouth  they  shew  much  love,  hut 
their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness. 

Mat.  15:7  Ye  hypocrites,  well  did  Esaias  prophesy  of  you, 
saying,  8 This  people  draweth  nigh  unto  me  with  their  mouth, 
and  honoreth  me  with  their  lips ; but  their  heart  is  far  from  me. 

22  : 37  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart. 

23 : 26  Thou  blind  Pharisee,  cleanse  first  that  which  is  with- 
in the  cup  and  platter,  that  the  outside  of  them  may  be  clean 
also. 

Jn.  4 : 24  God  is  a Spirit : and  they  that  worship  him,  must 
worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

Ac.  8:21  Thou  hast  neither  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter  : for 
thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of  God.  37  If  thou  believest 
with  all  thy  heart,  thou  mayest,. 

Rom.  2 : 28  He  is  not  a Jewr,  which  is  one  outw7ardly  ; nei- 
ther is  that  circumcision,  which  is  outward  in  the  flesh:  29  But 
he  is  a Jew  which  is  one  inwardly;  and  circumcision  is  that  of 
the  heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ; whose  praise  is 
not  of  men,  but  of  God. 


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HEAVEN. 


A Place — Its  Holiness — Rest  of. 


Rom.  10  : 10  With  the  heart,  man  belie veth  unto  righteous- 
ness. 

1 Tim.  1:5  Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity  out 
of  a pure  heart,  and  of  a good  conscience,  and  of  faith  unfeigned. 

HEAVEN. 

309.  Heaven  a place. 

Jhn.  14:2  In  my  Father’s  house  are  many  mansions : if  it 
were  not  so,  I would  have  told  you.  I go  to  prepare  a place  for 
you.  3 And  if  I go  and  prepare  a place  for  you,  I will  come 
again  and  receive  you  unto  myself;  that  where  I am,  there  ye 
may  be  also. 

Ep.  3 : 10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities  and 
powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church  the 
manifold  wisdom  of  God. 

310.  Universal  and  perfect  holiness  in  heaven. 

Ps.  17  : 15  As  for  me,  I will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness  : 
I shall  be  satisfied,  when  I awake,  with  thy  likeness. 

Ep.  5 : 25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ  also 
loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it ; 26  That  he  might 
sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by  the  word, 
27  That  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a glorious  church,  not 
having  spot  or  wrinkle,  or  any  such  thing ; but  that  it  should 
be  holy  and  without  blemish. 

2 Pet.  3 : 13  Nevertheless  we,  according  to  his  promise,  look 
for  new  heavens  and  a new  earth,  wherein  dwelleth  righte- 
ousness. 

1 In.  3 : 2 Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth 
not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be : but  we  know  that,  when  he 
shall  appear,  we  shall  be  like  him  ; for  we  shall  see  him  as 
he  is. 

Rev.  21 : 27  And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any 
thing  that  defile th,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination, 
or  maketh  a lie. 

311.  Heaven  a place  of  rest. 

2 Th.  1 : 6 Seeing  it  is  a righteous  thing  with  God  to  recom- 
pense tribulation  to  them  that  trouble  you  ; 7 And  to  you,  who 
are  troubled,  rest  with  us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  re- 
vealed. 

Heb.  4 : 3 For  we  which  have  believed  do  enter  into  rest,  as 
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312,  313 


Nearness  to  God — Its  Happiness. 

he  said,  As  I have  sworn  in  ray  wrath,  if  they  shall  enter  into 
my  rest : although  the  works  were  finished  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world.  9 There  remaineth  therefore  a rest  to  the 
people  of  God. 

Rev.  14:13  And  I heard  a voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto 
me,  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from 
henceforth  : Yea.  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their 
labors. 

312.  Nearness  to  God  and  to  Christ  in  heaven. 

Jn.  17:22  And  the  glory  which  thou  gavest  me,  I have 
given  them ; that  they  may  be  one,  even  as  we  are  one  ; 23  I 
in  them,  and  thou  in  me,  that  they  may  be  made  perfect  in 
one ; and  that  the  world  may  know  that  thou  hast  sent  me,  and 
hast  loved  them  as  thou  hast  loved  me.  24  Father,  I will  that 
they  also  whom  thou  hast  given  me  be  with  me  where  I am  ; 
that  they  may  behold  my  glory. 

Rev.  22 : 4 And  they  shall  see  his  face ; and  his  name  shall 
he  in  their  foreheads. 

313.  Perfect  and  perpetual  happiness  in  heaven. 

Ps.  16  : 11  Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  : in  thy  pres- 
ence is  fulness  of  joy ; at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures 
for  evermore. 

36  : 8 They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness  of 
thy  house;  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of  thy 
pleasures.  9 For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : in  thy 
light  shall  wTe  see  light. 

84 : 11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a sun  and  shield : the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
them  that  walk  uprightly. 

Is.  51 : 11  Therefore  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return, 
and  come  with  singing  unto  Zion  ; and  everlasting  joy  shall 
be  upon  their  head  : they  shall  obtain  gladness  and  joy  ; and 
sorrow  and  mourning  shall  flee  away. 

1 Cor.  2 : 9 Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have 
entered  into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  God  hath  pre- 
pared for  them  that  love  him. 

1 Pet.  4:13  But  rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are  partakers  of 
Christ’s  sufferings ; that,  when  his  glory  shall  be  revealed,  ye 
may  be  glad  also  with  exceeding  joy. 

Jude  24  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
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314 


HEAVEN. 


Rewards  of. 

and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory 
with  exceeding  joy. 

Rev.  7 : 15  Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  of  God, 
and  serve  him  day  and  night  in  his  temple : and  he  that  sitteth 
on  the  throne  shall  dwell  among  them.  16  They  shall  hun- 
ger no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more ; neither  shall  the  sun 
light  on  them,  nor  any  heat.  17  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in 
the  midst  of  the  throne  shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them 
unto  living  fountains  of  waters  : and  God  shall  wipe  away  all 
tears  from  their  eyes. 

21 : 3 And  I heard  a great  voice  out  of  heaven,  saying,  Be- 
hold, the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  he  will  dwell 
with  them,  and  they  shall  be  his  people,  and  God  himself  shall 
be  with  them,  and  be  their  God.  4 And  God  shall  wipe  away 
all  tears  from  their  eyes ; and  there  shall  be  no  more  death, 
neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more 
pain. 

314.  Possessions , honors , rewards , and  glory  in  heaven . 

Mat.  13:43  Then  shall  the  righteous  shine  forth  as  the  sun 
in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father. 

19 : 28  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily,  I say  unto  you, 
That  ye  which  have  followed  me  in  the  regeneration,  when  the 
Son  of  man  shall  sit  in  the  throne  of  his  glory,  ye  also  shall 
sit  upon  twelve  thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

Lk.  12 : 32  Fear  not,  little  flock  ; for  it  is  your  Father’s  good 
pleasure  to  give  you  the  kingdom. 

22  : 28  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued  with  me  in  my 
temptations.  29  And  1 appoint  unto  you  a kingdom,  as  my 
Father  hath  appointed  unto  me;  30  That  ye  may  eat  and 
drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones,  judging 
the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

Rom.  8 : 17  And  if  children,  then  heirs  : heirs  of  God,  and 
joint-heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him , that 
we  may  be  also  glorified  together.  18  For  I reckon,  that  the 
sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared 
with  the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in  us.  32  He  that 
spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how 
shall  he  not  with  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things  ? 

1 Cor.  3 : 21  Therefore  let  no  man  glory  in  men : for  all 
things  are  yours ; 22  Whether  Paul,  or  Apollos,  or  Cephas,  or 
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315 

Comparative  Glory  of  the  Saints  in  Heaven. 

the  world,  or  life,  or  death,  or  things  present,  or  things  to 
come;  all  are  yours;  23  And  ye  are  Christ’s:  and  Christ  is 
God’s. 

2 Cor.  4 : 17  For  our  Jight  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a mo- 
ment, worketh  for  us  a far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight 
of  glory. 

Heb.  11 : 16  But  now  they  desire  a better  country , that  is,  a 
heavenly : wherefore  God  is  not  ashamed  to  be  called  their 
God : for  he  hath  prepared  for  them  a city. 

Rev.  1 : 5 Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  his  own  blood,  6 And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests 
unto  God  and  his  Father;  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever. 

21 : 2 And  I John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusalem,  coming 
down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a bride  adorned  for 
her  husband.  7 He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things ; 
and  I will  be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

22  : 5 And  there  shall  be  no  night  there  ; and  they  need  no 
candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun  ; for  the  Lord  God  giveth  them 
light : and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

315.  Comparative  glory  and  blessedness  of  the  saints  in 
heaven. 

Dt.  32  : 9 For  the  Lord’s  portion  is  his  people ; Jacob- is  the 
lot  of  his  inheritance. 

Job  7 : 17  What  is  man,  that  thou  shouldest  magnify  him? 
and  that  thou  shouldest  set  thine  heart  upon  him  ? 18  And 
that  thou  shouldest  visit  him  every  morning,  and  try  him  every 
moment  ? 

Ps.  50 : 2 Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath 
shined. 

Lk.  7 : 42  And  when  they  had  nothing  to  pay,  he  frankly 
forgave  them  both.  Tell  me  therefore,  which  of  them  will  love 
him  most  ? 43  Simon  answered  and  said,  I suppose  that  he) 

to  whom  he  forgave  most.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast 
rightly  judged.  47  Wherefore,  I say  unto  thee,  Her  sins, 
which  are  many,  are  forgiven ; for  she  loved  much : but  to 
whom  little  is  forgiven,  the  same  loveth  little. 

15 : 7 I say  unto  you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven 
over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,  more  than  over  ninety  and  nine 
just  persons  which  need  no  repentance.  22  But  the  father 

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HEAVEN. 


Spiritual,  incorruptible,  unfading,  and  eternal. 

said  to  his  servants,  Bring  forth  the  best  robe,  and  put  it  on 
him  ; and  put  a ring  on  his  hand,  and  shoes  on  his  feet. 

Jn.  17  : 22  And  the  glory  which  thou  gavest  me,  I have 
given  them  ; that  they  may  be  one-,  even  as  we  are  one  ; 23  I 
in  them,  and  thou  in  me.  that  they  may  he  made  perfect  in 
one ; and  that  the  world  may  know  that  thou  hast  sent  me, 
and  hast  loved  them  as  thou  hast  loved  me. 

Rom.  8 : 29  For  whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did  predes- 
tinate to  be  conformed  to  the  image  of  his  Son,  that  he  might 
be  the  first-horn  among  many  brethren. 

1 Cor.  6 : 2 Do  ye  not  know  that  the  saints  shall  judge  the 
world  ? and  if  the  world  shall  be  judged  by  you,  are  ye  un- 
worthy to  judge  the  smallest  matters  ? 3 Know  ye  not  that 

we  shall  judge  angels  ? how  much  more,  things  that  pertain 
to  this  life  ? 

Ep.  1 : 18  The  eyes  of  your  understanding  being  enlight- 
ened ; that  ye  may  know  what  is  the  hope  of  his  calling,  and 
what  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  his  inheritance  in  the  saints. 

3 : 10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities  and 
powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church  the 
manifold  wisdom  of  God. 

Heb.  12 : 23  To  the  general  assembly  and  church  of  the 
first-born,  which  are  written  in  heaven,  and  to  God  the  Judge 
of  all,  and  to  the  spirits  of  just  men  made  perfect. 

Jam.  1:18  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of 
truth,  that  we  should  be  a kind  of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures. 

Rev.  1 : 6 And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto  God 
and  his  Father ; to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and 
ever.  Amen. 

14 : 3 And  they  sung  as  it  were  a new  song  before  the 
throne,  and  before  the  four  beasts,  and  the  elders : and  no  man 
could  learn  that  song  but  the  hundred  and  forty  and  four  thou- 
sand, which  were  redeemed  from  the  earth. 

316.  Heaven  spiritual . incorruptible , unfading , and  eternal. 

Is.  60 : 20  Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down ; neither  shall 
thy  moon  withdraw  itself:  for  the  Lord  shall  be  thine  ever- 
lasting light,  and  the  days  of  thy  mourning  shall  be  ended. 

Mat.  6 : 20  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven 
where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt. 

22  : 30  For  in  the  resurrection  they  neither  marry,  nor  are 
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317,  318 


Hell  a Place  of  Punishment. — Personality  of  the  Hoty  Spirit. 

given  in  marriage,  but  are  as  the  angels  of  God  in  heaven. 
46  And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlasting  punishment : but 
the  righteous  into  life  eternal. 

1 Cor.  15:50  Now  this  I say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood 
cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God ; neither  doth  corruption 
inherit  incorruption. 

HELL. 

317.  Hell  a place  of  punishment. 

Is.  30  : 33  For  Tophet  is  ordained  of  old  ; yea,  for  the  king 
it  is  prepared ; he  hath  made  it  deep  and  large : the  pile  there- 
of is  fire  and  much  wood  ; the  breath  of  the  Lord,  like  a 
stream  of  brimstone,  doth  kindle  it. 

Mat.  23 : 33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can 
ye  escape  the  damnation  of  hell  ? 

Lk.  16:24  And  he  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have 
mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of 
his  finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue : for  I am  tormented  in 
this  flame. 

2 Th.  1 : 8 In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them  that 
know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.  [See  Punishment,  future,  471.] 

HOLY  SPIRIT. 

318.  Personality  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Mat.  28  : 19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Lk.  3 : 22  And  the  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a bodily  shape 
like  a dove  upon  him. 

Jn.  14 : 16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever. 

2 Cor.  13  : 14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all.  Amen. 

Ep.  2 : 18  For  through  him  we  both  have  access  by  one 
Spirit  unto  the  Father. 

1 Pet.  1 : 2 Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God  the 
Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience. 

1 Jn.  5 : 7 There  are  three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 

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HOLY  SPIRIT. 


Divinity — Official  Work. 

ft = 

Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost;  and  these  three  are 
one. 

319.  Divine  attributes  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Ac.  5 : 3 But  Peter  said,  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  filled 
thine  heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  keep  back  part  of 
the  price  of  the  land  ? 4 While  it  remained,  was  it  not  thine 

own?  and  after  it  was  sold,  was  it  not  in  thine  own  power? 
why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thine  heart  ? thou  hast 
not  lied  unto  men,  but  unto  God. 

Rom.  15 : 19  Through  mighty  signs  and  wonders,  by  the 
power  of  the  Spirit  of  God ; so  that  from  Jerusalem,  and  round 
about  unto  Illyricum,  I have  fully  preached  the  gospel  of  Christ. 

1 Cor.  2 : 10  But  God  hath  revealed  them  unto  us  by  his 
Spirit ; for  the  Spirit  searcheth  all  things,  yea,  the  deep  things 
of  God.  11  For  what  man  knoweth  the  things  of  a man,  save 
the  spirit  of  man  which  is  in  him  ? even  so  the  things  of  God 
knoweth  no  man,  but  the  Spirit  of  God. 

12:3  Wherefore  I give  you  to  understand,  that  no  man 
speaking  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  calleth  Jesus  accursed : and  that 
no  man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Heb.  9 : 14  How  much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who 
through  the  eternal  Spirit  offered  himself  without  spot  to  God, 
purge  your  conscience  from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living 
God? 

Jn.  14  : 26  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you 
all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  what- 
soever I have  said  unto  you. 

320.  Office-work  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1 S.  10 : 10  And  when  they  came  thither  to  the  hill,  behold, 
a company  of  prophets  met  him  ; and  the  Spirit  of  God  came 
upon  him,  and  he  prophesied  among  them. 

Is.  59 : 19  When  the  enemy  shall  come  in  like  a flood,  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  lift  up  a standard  against  him. 

Lk.  1 : 67  Zacharias  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
prophesied. 

2 : 26  And  it  was  revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
that  he  should  not  see  death,  before  he  had  seen  the  Lord’s 
Christ. 

12  : 11  And  when  they  bring  you  unto  the  synagogues,  and 
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321 


Sinning  against.  ^ 

unto  magistrates,  and  powers,  take  ye  no  thought  how  or  what 
thing  ye  shall  answer,  or  what  ye  shall  say  : 12  For  the  Holy 
Ghost  shall  teach  you  in  the  same  hour  what  ye  ought  to  say. 

Jn.  3 : 5 Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  thee,  Ex- 
cept a man  be  born  of*  water,  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

16:  7 Nevertheless,  I tell  you  the  truth : It  is  expedient  for 
you  that  I go  away : for  if  I go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will 
not  come  unto  you  ; but  if  I depart,  I will  send  him  unto  you. 
8 And  when  he  is  come,  he  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and 
of  righteousness,  and  of  judgment  13  When  he,  the  Spirit 
of  truth  is  come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth. 

Ac.  11  : 28  And  there  stood  up  one  of  them  named  Agabus, 
and  signified  by  the  Spirit,  that  there  should  be  great  dearth 
throughout  all  the  world  : which  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of 
Claudius  Cesar. 

Rom.  5 : 5 The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

15  : 16  Being  sanctified  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Ep.  4 : 30  Grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption. 

2 Th.  2 : 13  God  hath  from  the  beginning  chosen  you  to 
salvation,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  and  belief  of  the 
truth. 

Tit.  3 : 5 He  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration,  and 
renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

2 Pet.  1 : 21  Holy  men  of  God  spake  as  they  were  moved  by 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

321.  Guilt  and  danger  of  sinning  against  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Is.  63:10  But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed  his  Holy  Spirit  : 
therefore  he  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy,  and  he  fought 
against  them. 

Mat.  12  : 31  Wherefore  I say  unto  you,  All  manner  of  sin 
and  blasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  unto  men : but  the  blasphe- 
my against  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  not  be  forgiven  unto  men. 
32  And  whosoever  speaketh  a word  against  the  Son  of  man, 
it  shall  be  forgiven  him : but  whosoever  speaketh  against  the 
Holy  Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him,  neither  in  this  world, 
neither  in  the  world  to  come. 

Ac.  7 :51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and  uncircumcised  in  heart  and 

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HOLY  SPIRIT. 


Departure  of— Promised  Believers. 

ears,  ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost : as  your  lathers  did^ 
so  do  ye. 

Ep.  4 : 30  Grieve  not  the  Holy  fepirit  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption. 

1 Th.  5 : 19  Quench  not  the  Spirit. 

Heb.  10 : 28  He  that  despised  Moses’  law,  died  without 
mercy  under  two  or  three  witnesses : 29  Of  how  much  sorer 
punishment,  suppose  ye,  shall  he  be  thought  worthy,  who  hath 
trodden  under  loot  the  Son  of  God,  and  hath  counted  the  blood 
of  the  covenant,  wherewith  he  was  sanctified,  an  unholy  thing, 
and  hath  done  despite  unto  the  Spirit  of  grace  ? [See  474.] 

322.  Departure  of  the  Spirit. 

Gen.  6 : 3 And  the  Lord  said,  My  Spirit  shall  not  always 
strive  with  man,  for  that  he  also  is  flesh : yet  his  days  shall  bo 
an  hundred  and  twenty  years. 

Is.  55  : 6 Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near. 

Ho.5:  6 They  shall  go  with  their  flocks  and  wfith  their  herds  to 
seek  the  Lord  ; but  they  shall  not  find  him  ; he  hath  with- 
drawn himself  from  them. 

9 : 12  Though  they  bring  up  their  children,  yet  will  I be- 
reave them,  that  there  shall  not  he  a man  left : yea,  wo  also  to 
them  when  I depart  from  them  ! 

Lk.  19  : 41  And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city, 
and  wept  over  it,  42  Saying,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou, 
at  least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  v;hich  belong  unto  thy  peace  ! 
but  now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes. 

323.  The  Holy  Spirit  promised  believers. 

Lk.  11 : 13  If  ye  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give  good 
gifts  unto  your  children  : how  much  more  shall  your  heavenly 
Father  give  the  Holy  Spirit  to  them  that  ask  him  ? 

Jn.  14 : 16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever ; 
17  Even  the  Spirit  of  truth ; whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  : but  ye  know 
him  ; for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. 

2 Cor.  1 : 21  Now  he  which  established  us  with  you  in 
Christ,  and  hath  anointed  us,  is  God  ; 22  Who  hath  also  sealed 
us,  and  given  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit  in  our  hearts. 

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324—326 


Keeping  at  Home — Object  of  Hope— Full  Assurance  of. 

HOME. 

324.  Keeping  at  home. 

Pr.  25:  17  Withdraw  thy  foot  from  thy  neighbor’s  house; 
lest  he  be  weary  of  thee,  and  so  hate  thee. 

27  : 8 As  a bird  that  wandereth  from  her  nest,  so  is  a man 
that  wandereth  from  his  place. 

Tit.  2 : 4 Teach  the  young  women  to  be  sober,  to  love  their 
husbands,  to  love  their  children,  5 To  he  discreet,  chaste, 
keepers  at  home. 

HOPE. 

325.  The  proper  and  chief  object  of  hope. 

Ps.  42  : 5 Hope  thou  in  God. 

Rom.  5 : 2 And  rejoice  in  hope  of  the  glory  of  God. 

1 Tim.  1 : 1 Paul,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the  com- 
mandment of  God  our  Savior,  and  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which 
is  our  hope. 

1 Pet.  1 : 21  Who  by  him  do  believe  in  God  that  raised  him 
up  from  the  dead,  and  gave  him  glory ; that  your  faith  and 
hope  might  be  in  God. 

326.  Full  assurance  of  hope  inculcated. 

Job  19 : 25  For  I know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth. 

Rom.  8 : 35  Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ  ? 
shall  tribulation,  or  distress,  or  persecution,  or  famine,  or  naked- 
ness, or  peril,  or  sword  ? 37  Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are 

more  than  conquerors,  through  him  that  loved  us. 

2 Tim.  4 : 6 For  I am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time 
of  my  departure  is  at  hand.  7 I have  fought  a good  fight,  I 
have  finished  my  course,  I have  kept  the  faith : 8 Henceforth 
there  is  laid  up  for  me  a crown  of  righteousness,  which  the 
Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day : and  not 
to  me  only,  but  unto  all  them  also  that  love  his  appearing. 

Heb.  6:11  And  we  desire  that  every  one  of  you  do  shew 
the  same  diligence  to  the  full  assurance  of  hope  unto  the  end  : 
12  That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of  them  who  through 
faith  and  patience  inherit  the  promises.  17  Wherein  God, 
willing  more  abundantly  to  shew  unto  the  heirs  of  promise  the 
immutability  of  his  counsel,  confirmed  it  by  an  oath  : 18  That 
by  two  immutable  things,  in  which  it  was  impossible  for  God 
to  lie,  we  might  have  a strong  consolation,  who  have  fled  for 

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HOSPITALITY. 


Required  and  exemplified. 

refuge  to  lay  hold  upon  the  hope  set  before  us : 19  Which 
hope  we  have  as  an  anchor  of  the  soul,  both  sure  and  steadfast, 
and  which  entereth  into  that  within  the  vail ; 20  Whither  the 
forerunner  is  for  us  entered,  even  Jesus,  made  an  high  priest 
for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchisedec. 

2 Pet.  1 : 10  Wherefore  the  rather,  brethren,  give  diligence 
to  make  your  calling  and  election  sure  : for  if  ye  do  these 
things,  ye  shall  never  fall. 

1 Jn.  3 : 18  My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word,  nei- 
ther in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth.  19  And  hereby  we 
know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  shall  assure  our  hearts  be- 
fore him. 


HOSPITALITY. 

327.  Hospitality  required  and  exemplified. 

Rom.  12:10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with 
brotherly  love  ; in  honor  preferring  one  another  ; 13  Distribu- 
ting to  the  necessity  of  saints  : given  to  hospitality. 

1 Tim.  3 : 2 A "bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospi- 
tality, apt  to  teach. 

1 Pet.  4 : 9 Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without  grudging. 

Examples. 

Gen.  18 : 2 And  he  lifted  up  his  eyes  and  looked,  and  lo, 
three  men  stood  by  him : and  when  he  saw  them , he  ran  to 
meet  them  from  the  tent- door,  and  bowed  himself  toward  the 
ground,  3 And  said,  My  Lord,  if  now  I have  found  favor  in 
thy  sight,  pass  not  away,  I pray  thee,  from  thy  servant : 4 Let 
a little  water,  I pray  you,  be  fetched,  and  wash  your  feet,  and 
rest  yourselves  under  the  tree  : 5 And  I will  fetch  a morsel  of 
bread,  and  comfort  ye  your  hearts  ; after  that  ye  shall  pass  on : 
for  therefore  are  ye  come  to  your  servant.  And  they  said,  So 
do,  as  thou  hast  said. 

Job  31 : 32  The  stranger  did  not  lodge  in  the  street : hut  I 
opened  my  doors  to  the  traveller. 

Ac.  28:7  In  the  same  quarters  were  possessions  of  the  chief 
man  of  the  island,  whose  name  was  Publius ; who  received  us, 
and  lodged  us  three  days  courteously. 

3 Jn.  5 Beloved,  thou  doest  faithfully  whatsoever  thou 
doest  to  the  brethren,  and  to  strangers ; 6 Which  have  borne 
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328 


Nature  and  Necessity  of. 

witness  of  thy  charity  before  the  church  : whom  if  thou  bring 
forward  on  their  journey  after  a godly  sort,  thou  shalt  do  well. 
[See  Poverty,  450.] 


HUMILITY. 

328.  Nature , necessity , and  encouragement  of  humility. 

Jud.  10 : 15  And  the  children  of  Israel  said  unto  the  Lord, 
We  have  sinned:  do  thou  unto  us  whatsoever  seemeth  good 
unto  thee  ; deliver  us  only,  we  pray  thee,  this  day. 

2 S.  24 : 17  And  David  spake  unto  the  Lord  when  he  saw 
the  angel  that  smote  the  people,  and  said,  Lo,  I have  sinned, 
and  I have  done  wickedly:  but  these  sheep,  what  have  they 
done  ? Let  thy  hand,  I pray  thee,  be  against  me,  and  against 
my  father’s  house. 

Job  2 : 10  But  he  said  unto  her,  Thou  speakest  as  one  of 
the  foolish  women  speaketh.  What ! shall  we  receive  good  at 
the  hand  of  God,  and  shall  we  not  receive  evil  7 In  all  this 
did  not  Job  sin  with  his  lips. 

Lk.  15:18  I will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him,  Father,  1 have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee,  19  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son : make 
me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants. 

18  : 13  And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift  up 
so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast, 
saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a sinner.  14  I tell  you,  this 
man  went  down  to  his  house  justified  rather  than  the  other  : 
for  every  one  that  exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased ; and  he 
that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

23  : 40  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost 
not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 
41  And  we  indeed  justly : for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of 
our  deeds. 

Ac.  20  : 18  And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he  said  unto 
them,  Ye  know,  from  the  first  day  that  I came  into  Asia,  after 
what  manner  I have  been  with  you  at  all  seasons,  19  Serv- 
ing the  Lord  with  all  humility  of  mind,  and  with  many  tears 
and  temptations,  which  befel  me  by  the  lying  in  wait  of  the 
Jews. 

Necessity. 

Lev.  26 : 41  If  then  their  uncircumcised  hearts  be  humbled 
and  they  then  accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity .» 

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328 


HUMILITY. 


Humility  encouraged. 

42  Then  will  1 remember  my  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also 
my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Abraham 
will  I remember ; and  I will  remember  the  land. 

Pr.  15 : 33  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  instruction  of  wis- 
dom : and  before  honor  is  humility. 

Mic.  6 : 8 He  hath  shewed  thee,  O man,  what  is  good  ; and 
what  doth  the  Lord  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to 
love  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God  ? 

Lk.  18:14  I tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his  house  jus- 
tified rather  than  the  other : for  every  one  that  exalteth  him- 
self shall  be  abased:  and  he  that  humbletli  himself  shall  be 
exalted. 

Jam.  4:  6 But  he  giveth  more  grace.  Wherefore  he  saith, 
God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto  the  humble. 
10  Humble  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  he  shall 
lift  you  up. 

1 Pet.  5 : 5 Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto 
the  elder.  Yea,  all  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another, 'and  be 
clothed  with  humility : for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble. 

Encouraged. 

Job  22  : 29  When  men  are  cast  down,  then  thou  shalt  say, 
There  is  lifting  up  ; and  he  shall  save  the  humble  person. 

Ps.  9 : 12  When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  re- 
membereth  them  : he  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the  humble. 

10 : 17  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 
thou  wilt  prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear. 

138  :6  Though  the  Lord  he  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly:  but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 

Pr.  3 : 34  Surely  he  scorneth  the  scorners : but  he  giveth 
grace  unto  the  lowly. 

22 : 4 By  humility  and  the  fear  of  the  Lord  are  riches,  and 
honor,  and  life. 

29:23  A man’s  pride  shall  bring  him  low : but  honor  shall 
uphold  the  humble  in  spirit. 

Is.  57  : 15  For  thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabit- 
eth  eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy  ; I dwell  in  the  high  and 
holy  place , with  him  also  that  is  of  a contrite  and  humble 
spirit,  to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the 
heart  of  the  contrite  ones. 


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329 


Idleness  reproved — Its  Evils. 

Mat.  5 : 3 Blessed  arc  the  poor  in  spirit : for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Jam.  4 : 6 But  he  giveth  more  grace.  Wherefore  he  saith, 
God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto  the  humble. 
10  Humble  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  he  shall 
lift  you  up. 

1 Pet.  5 : 5 God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the 
humble.  6 Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time. 

IDLENESS. 

329.  Idleness  rejproved  and  punished. 

Pr.  6 : 6 Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard  ; consider  her  ways, 
and  be  wise : 7 Which  having  no  guide,  overseer,  or  ruler, 
8 Provideth  her  meat  in  the  summer,  and  gathereth  her  food 
in  the  harvest.  9 How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  O sluggard  ? 
when  wilt  thou  arise  out  of  thy  sleep  ? 

18  : 9 He  also  that  is  slothful  in  his  work  is  brother  to  him 
that  is  a great  waster. 

20  : 13  Love  not  sleep,  lest  thou  come  to  poverty ; open  thine 
eyes,  and  thou  shalt  be  satisfied  with  bread. 

Ezk.  16  : 49  Behold,  this  was  the  iniquity  of  thy  sister  Sodom, 
pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abundance  of  idleness  was  in  her 
and  in  her  daughters,  neither  did  she  strengthen  the  hand  of 
the  poor  and  needy. 

Mat.  20 : 6 Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day  idle  ? 

25  : 25  And  I was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy  talent  in  the 
earth  : lo,  there  thou  hast  that  is  thine.  26  His  lord  answered 
and  said  unto  him,  Thou  wicked  and  slothful  servant,  thou 
knewest  that  I reap  where  I sowed  not,  and  gather  where  I 
have  not  strewed  : 27  Thou  oughtest  therefore  to  have  put  my 
money  to  the  exchangers,  and  then  at  my  coming  I should 
have  received  mine  own  with  usury.  28  Take  therefore  the 
talent  from  him,  and  give  it  unto  him  which  hath  ten  talents. 
29  For  unto  every  one  that  hath  shall  be  given,  and  he  shall 
have  abundance : but  from  him  that  hath  not,  shall  be  taken 
away  even  that  which  he  hath.  30  And  cast  ye  the  unprofit- 
able servant  into  outer  darkness  : there  shall  be  weeping  and 
gnashing  of  teeth. 

2 Th.  3:10  For  even  when  we  were  with  you,  this  we  com- 

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330 


IDOLATRY  AND  HEATHENISM. 


Character  of  the  Heathen. 

manded  you,  that  if  any  would  not  work,  neither  should  he  eat. 
11  For  we  hear  that  there  are  some  which  walk  among  you 
disorderly,  working  not  at  all,  but  are  busybodies.  12  Now 
them  that  are  such  we  command  and  exhort  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  that  with  quietness  they  work,  and  eat  their  own  bread. 

Punished. 

Pr.  15 : 19  The  way  of  the  slothful  man  is  as  a hedge  of 
thorns : but  the  way  of  the  righteous  is  made  plain. 

19 : 15  Slothfulness  casteth  into  a deep  sleep ; and  an  idle 
soul  shall  suffer  hunger. 

20  : 4 The  sluggard  will  not  plough  by  reason  of  the  cold  ; 
therefore  shall  he  beg  in  harvest,  and  have  nothing. 

21:25  The  desire  of  the  slothful  killeth  him ; for  his  hands 
refuse  to  labor.  26  He  coveteth  greedily  all  the  day  long: 
but  the  righteous  giveth  and  spareth  not. 

23:21  For  the  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  pov- 
erty : and  drowsiness  shall  clothe  a man  with  rags. 

24 : 30  I went  by  the  field  of  the  slothful,  and  by  the  vine- 
yard of  the  man  void  of  understanding ; 31  And  lo,  it  was  all 
grown  over  with  thorns,  and  nettles  had  covered  the  face  there- 
of, and  the  stone  wall  thereof  was  broken  down.  32  Then  1 
saw,  and  considered  it  well : I looked  upon  it,  and  received 
instruction.  33  Yet  a little  sleep,  a little  slumber,  a little  fold- 
ing of  the  hands  to  sleep : 34  So  shall  thy  poverty  come  as 
one  that  travelleth  ; and  thy  want  as  an  armed  man. 

Ec.  10 : 18  By  much  slothfulness  the  building  decayeth ; 
and  through  idleness  of  the  hands  the  house  droppeth  through. 

IDOLATRY  AND  HEATHENISM. 

330.  What  character  is  ascribed  to  heathen  idolaters  ? 

2 K.  16 : 3 But  he  [Ahaz]  walked  in  the  wmy  of  the  kings 
of  Israel,  yea,  and  made  his  son  to  pass  through  the  fire,  ac- 
cording to  the  abominations  of  the  heathen,  whom  the  Lord 
cast  out  from  before  the  children  of  Israel. 

Ezra  6 : 21  And  the  children  of  Israel,  which  were  come 
again  out  of  captivity,  and  all  such  as  had  separated  them- 
selves unto  them  from  the  filthiness  of  the  heathen  of  the 
land,  to  seek  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  did  eat. 

Rom.  1:21  Because  that  when  they  knew  God,  they  glori- 
fied him  not  as  God,  neither  were  thankful,  but  became  vain 
in  their  imaginations,  and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened. 

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331,  332 


Heathen  Gods — Idolatry  natural  to  Man. 

22  Professing  themselves  to  be  wise,  they  became  fools, 

23  And  changed  the  glory  of  the  incorruptible  God  into  an 
image  made  like  to  corruptible  man,  and  to  birds,  and  four-footed 
beasts,  and  creeping  things.  24  Wherefore  God  also  gave 
them  up  to  uncleanness,  through  the  lusts  of  their  own 
hearts,  to  dishonor  their  own  bodies  between  themselves : 
29  Being  filled  with  all  unrighteousness,  fornication,  wicked- 
ness, covetousness,  maliciousness ; full  of  envy,  murder,  de- 
bate, deceit,  malignity ; whisperers,  30  Backbiters,  haters  of 
God,  despiteful,  proud,  boasters,  inventors  of  evil  things,  dis- 
obedient to  parents,  31  Without  understanding,  covenant- 
breakers,  without  natural  affection,  implacable,  unmerciful. 

Ep.  4 : 17  This  I say  therefore,  and  testify  in  the  Lord,  that 
ye  henceforth  walk  not  as  other  Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity 
of  their  mind,  18  Having  the  understanding  darkened,  being 
alienated  from  the  life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  that  is 
in  them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart:  19  Who, 
being  past  feeling,  have  given  themselves  over  unto  lascivious- 
ness, to  work  all  uncleanness  with  greediness. 

331.  Heathen  gods . 

Ps.  115  : 4 Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work  of  men’s 
hands.  5 They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not : eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not:  6 They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not: 
noses  have  they,  but  they  smell  not : 7 They  have  hands,  but 
they  handle  not : feet  have  they,  but  they  walk  not : neither 
speak  they  through  their  throat.  8 They  that  make  them  are 
like  unto  them  ; so  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

Is.  46  : 6 They  lavish  gold  out  of  the  bag,  and  weigh  silver 
m the  balance,  and  hire  a goldsmith ; and  he  maketh  it  a god  : 
they  fall  down,  yea,  they  worship.  7 They  bear  him  upon  the 
shoulder,  they  carry  him,  and  set  him  in  his  place,  and  he 
standeth ; from  his  place  shall  he  not  remove : yea,  one  shall 
cry  unto  him  yet  can  he  not  answer,  nor  save  him  out  of  his 
trouble. 

332.  Mankind  naturally  inclined  to  idolatry. 

Ex.  32  : 1 And  when  the  people  saw  that  Moses  delayed  to 
come  down  out  of  the  mount,  the  people  gathered  themselves 
together  unto  Aaron,  and  said  unto  him,  Up,  make  us  gods 
which  shall  go  before  us  : for  as  for  this  Moses,  the  man  that 

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IDOLATRY  AND  HEATHENISM. 


Forbidden. 

brought  us  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is 
become  of  him. 

2 K.  17  : 16  And  they  left  all  the  commandments  of  the 
Lord  their  God,  and  made  them  molten  images,  even  two 
calves,  and  made  a grove,  and  worshipped  all  the  host  of 
heaven,  and  served  Baal. 

Jer.  44  : 17  But  we  will  certainly  do  whatsoever  thing  goeth 
forth  out  of  our  own  mouth,  to  burn  incense  unto  the  queen  of 
heaven,  and  to  pour  out  drink-offerings  unto  her,  as  we  have 
done,  we,  and  our  fathers,  our  kings,  and  our  princes,  in  the 
cities  of  Judah,  and  in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem:  for  then  had 
we  plenty  of  victuals,  and  were  well,  and  saw  no  evil. 

333.  Idolatry  and  image- worship  forbidden. 

Ex.  20  : 3 Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me.  4 Thou 
shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  likeness 
of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  be- 
neath, or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth:  5 Thou  shalt 
not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them:  for  I the  Lord 
thy  God  am  a jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them 
that  hate  me. 

22 : 20  He  that  sacrificeth  unto  any  god,  save  unto  the  Lord 
only,  he  shall  be  utterly  destroyed. 

23 : 24  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  their  gods,  nor  serve 
them,  nor  do  after  their  works : but  thou  shalt  utterly  over- 
throw them,  and  quite  break  down  their  images. 

34: 17  Thou  shalt  make  thee  no  molten  gods. 

Lev.  19 : 4 Turn  ye  not  unto  idols,  nor  make  to  yourselves 
molten  gods  : I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

26:1  Ye  shall  make  you  no  idols  nor  graven  image,  neither 
rear  you  up  a standing  image,  neither  shall  ye  set  up  any 
image  of  stone  in  your  land,  to  bow  down  unto  it : for  I am 
the  Lord  your  God. 

Dt.  6 : 14  Ye  shall  not  go  after  other  gods,  of  the  gods  of 
the  people  which  are  round  about  you ; 15  (For  the  Lord  thy 
God  is  a jealous  God  among  you ;)  lest  the  anger  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  be  kindled  against  thee,  and  destroy  thee  from  off  the 
face  of  the  earth. 

8 : 19  And  it  shall  be,  if  thou  do  at  all  forget  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  walk  after  other  gods,  and  serve  them,  and  worship 
them,  I testify  against  you  this  day  that  ye  shall  surely  perish. 

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334 


Consequences  of. 

27 : 15  Cursed  be  the  man  thatmaketh  any  graven  or  molten 
image,  an  abomination  unto  the  Lord,  the  work  of  the  hands 
of  the  craftsman,  and  putteth  it  in  a secret  place:  and  all  the 
people  shall  answer  and  say,  Amen. 

28 : 14  And  thou  shalt  not  go  aside  from  any  of  the  words 
which  I command  thee  this  day,  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left, 
to  go  after  other  gods  to  serve  them. 

30:17  But  if  thy  heart  turn  away,  so  that  thou  wilt  not 
hear,  but  shalt  be  drawn  away,  and  worship  other  gods,  and 
serve  them ; 18  I denounce  unto  you  this  day,  that  ye  shall 
surely  perish. 

Jud.  10 : 13  Yet  ye  have  forsaken  me,  and  served  other 
gods  : wherefore  I will  deliver  you  no  more.  14  Go  and  cry 
unto  the  gods  which  ye  have  chosen  ; let  them  deliver  you  in 
the  time  of  your  tribulation. 

1 K.  9:6  But  if  ye  shall  at  all  turn  from  following  me,  ye 
or  your  children,  and  will  not  keep  my  commandments  and 
my  statutes  which  I have  set  before  you,  but  g©  and  serve 
other  gods,  and  worship  them  : 7 Then  will  I cut  off  Israel  out 
of  the  land  which  I have  given  them ; and  this  house  which  I 
have  hallowed  for  my  name,  will  I cast  out  of  my  sight ; and 
Israel  shall  be  a proverb  and  a by-word  among  all  people. 

Jer.  44:  2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel  ; 
Ye  have  seen  all  the  evil  that  I have  brought  upon  Jerusalem, 
and  upon  all  the  cities  of  Judah ; and  behold,  this  day  they  are 
a desolation,  and  no  man  dwelleth  therein  ; 3 Because  of  their 
wickedness  which  they  have  committed  to  provoke  me  to  an- 
ger, in  that  they  went  to  burn  incense,  and  to  serve  other  gods, 
whom  they  knew  not,  neither  they,  ye,  nor  your  fathers, 
4 Howbeit,  I sent  unto  you  all  my  servants  the  prophets,  rising 
early  and  sending  them,  saying,  Oh,  do  not  this  abominable 
thing  that  I hate. 

334.  Consequences  of  idolatry . 

Jud.  2:11  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord,  and  served  Baalim  : 12  And  they  forsook  the  Lord 
God  of  their  fathers,  which  brought  them  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  followed  other  gods,  of  the  gods  of  the  people  that 
were  round  about  them,  and  bowed  themselves  unto  them,  and 
provoked  the  Lord  to  anger.  13  And  they  forsook  the  Lord, 
and  served  Baal  and  Ashtaroth.  14  And  the  anger  of  the 

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Consequences  of. 

Lord  was  hot  against  Israel,  and  he  delivered  them  into  the 
hands  of  spoilers. 

Jud.  10 : 6 And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  again  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord,  and  served  Baalim,  and  Ashtaroth,  and  the  gods 
of  Syria,  and  the  gods  of  Zidon,  and  the  gods  of  Moab,  and 
the  gods  of  the  children  of  Ammon,  and  the  gods  of  the  Philis- 
tines, and  forsook  the  Lord,  and  served  not  him.  7 And  the 
anger  of  the  Lord  was  hot  against  Israel,  and  he  sold  them 
into  the  hands  of  the  Philistines,  and  into  the  hands  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon. 

2 K.  17 : 9 And  the  children  of  Israel  did  secretly  those 
things  that  were  not  right  against  the  Lord  their  God,  and 
they  built  them  high  places  in  all  their  cities,  from  the  tower 
of  the  watchmen  to  the  fenced  city.  10  And  they  set  them  up 
images  and  groves  in  every  high  hill,  and  under  every  green 
tree : 11  And  there  they  burnt  incense  in  all  the  high  places, 
as  did  the  heathen  whom  the  Lord  carried  away  before 
them  ; and  wrought  wicked  things  to  provoke  the  Lord  to  an- 
ger : 12  For  they  served  idols,  whereof  the  Lord  had  said 
unto  them,  Ye  shall  not  do  this  thing.  16  And  they  left  all 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord  their  God,  and  made  them 
molten  images,  even  two  calves,  and  made  a grove,  and  wor- 
shipped all  the  host  of  heaven,  and  served  Baal.  18  There- 
fore the  Lord  was  very  angry  with  Israel,  and  removed  them 
out  of  his  sight : there  was  none  left  but  the  tribe  of  Judah 
only.. 

22  : 17  Because  they  have  forsaken  me,  and  have  burned  in- 
cense unto  other  gods,  that  they  might  provoke  me  to  anger 
with  all  the  works  of  their  hands  ; therefore  my  wrath  shall  be 
kindled  against  this  place,  and  shall  not  be  quenched. 

Ps.  78  : 58  For  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  high 
places,  and  moved  him  to  jealousy  with  their  graven  images. 
59  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  greatly  abhorred 
Israel. 

Ezk.  36:18  Wherefore,  I poured  my  fury  upon  them  for  the 
blood  that  they  had  shed  upon  the  land,  and  for  their  idols 
wherewith  they  had  polluted  it : 19  And  I scattered  them 
among  the  heathen,  and  they  were  dispersed  through  the 
countries : according  to  their  way  and  according  to  their  do- 
ings I judged  them. 

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335,  336 


Sin  and  Danger  of  Ignorance. — Instability  reproved. 

IGNORANCE. 

335.  The  sin  and  danger  of  ignorance. 

Ps.  32  : 9 Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have 
no  understanding : whose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

Pr.  13  : 18  Poverty  and  shame  shall  he  to  him  that  refuseth 
instruction  : but  he  that  regardeth  reproof  shall  be  honored. 

15 : 32  He  that  refuseth  instruction  despiseth  his  own  soul : 
but  he  that  heareth  reproof  getteth  understanding. 

19:2  Also,  that  the  soul  he  without  knowledge,  it  is  not 
good ; and  he  that  hasteth  with  his  feet  sinneth. 

23 : 12  Apply  thy  heart  unto  instruction,  and  thine  ears  to 
the  words  of  knowledge. 

Is.  5 : 13  Therefore  my  people  are  gone  into  captivity,  be- 
cause they  have  no  knowledge : and  their  honorable  men  ai  e 
famished,  and  their  multitude  dried  up  with  thirst. 

Hos.  4 : 1 Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  children  of  Israel: 
for  the  Lord  hath  a controversy  with  the  inhabitants  of  the 
land,  because  there  is  no  truth,  nor  mercy,  nor  knowledge  of 
God  in  the  land.  6 My  people  are  destroyed  for  lack  of  knowl- 
edge : because  thou  hast  rejected  knowledge,  I will  also  reject 
thee,  that  thou  shalt  be  no  priest  to  me  : seeing  thou  hast  for- 
gotten the  law  of  thy  God,  I will  also  forget  thy  children. 

2 Th.  1 : 7 And  to  you,  who  are  troubled,  rest  with  us,  when 
the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven  with  his  mighty 
angels,  8 In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them  that  know 
not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  Je'us  Christ. 

INSTABILITY 

336.  Instability  reproved — Unstable  persons  to  he  avoided. 

Gen.  49 : 4 Unstable  as  water,  thou  shalt  not  excel. 

Pr.  24 : 21  My  son,  fear  thou  the  Lord  and  the  king:  and 
meddle  not  with  them  that  are  given  to  change. 

Ep.  4 : 14  That  we  henceforth  be  no  more  children,  tossed 
to  and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by 
the  sleight  of  men,  and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they  lie  m 
wait  to  deceive  : 15  But  speaking  the  truth  in  love,  may  grow 
up  into  him  in  all  things,  which  is  the  head,  even  Christ. 

Heb.  13 : 9 Be  not  carried  about  with  divers  and  strange 
doctrines  : for  it  is  a good  thing  that  the  heart  be  established 
with  grace. 


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INTEMPERANCE. 


Common — Deceitful  and  injurious — Forbidden  and  discouraged. 

INTEMPERANCE. 

337.  Intemperance  a prevalent  evil . 

Gen.  9 : 20  And  Noah  began  to  be  an  husbandman,  and  he 
planted  a vineyard:  21  And  he  drank  of  the  wine,  and  was 
drunken  ; and  he  was  uncovered  within  his  tent. 

Is.  2S : 7 But  they  also  have  erred  through  wine,  and  through 
strong  drink  are  out  of  the  way ; the  priest  and  the  prophet 
have  erred  through  strong  drink,  they  are  swallowed  up  of 
wine,  they  are  out  of  the  way  through  strong  drink ; they  err 
in  vision,  they  stumble  in  judgment.  8 For  all  tables  are  full 
of  vomit  and  filthiness,  so  that  there  is  no  place  clean. 

56 : 12  Come  ye,  say  they , I will  fetch  wine,  and  we  will  fill 
ourselves  with  strong  drink. 

Dan.  5 : 1 Belshazzar  the  king  made  a great  feast  to  a 
thousand  of  his  lords,  and  drank  wine  before  the  thousand. 
4 They  drank  wine,  and  praised  the  gods  of  gold,  and  of  silver. 

1 Cor.  11:21  For  in  eating  every  one  taketh  before  other 
his  own  supper : and  one  is  hungry,  and  another  is  drunken. 

33S.  Intoxicating  drink  adapted  to  deceive  and  injure. 

Pr.  20:  1 Wine  is  a mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging : and 
whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise. 

23:21  For  the  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  pov- 
erty. 29  Who  hath  wo  ? who  hath  sorrow  ? who  hath  con- 
tentions ? who  hath  babbling  ? who  hath  wounds  without 
cause  ? who  hath  redness  of  eyes  ? 30  They  that  tarry  long 

at  the  wine  ; *hey  that  go  to  seek  mixed  wine.  34  Yea,  thou 
shalt  be  as  he  that  lieth  down  in  the  midst  of  the  sea,  or  as  he 
that  lieth  upon  the  top  of  a mast.  35  They  have  stricken  me, 
shalt  thou  say1  and  I was  not  sick  ; they  have  beaten  me,  and  I 
felt  it  not : when  shall  I awake  ? I will  seek  it  yet  again. 

Jer.  25  : 27  Therefore  thou  shalt  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  o hosts,  the  God  ol  Israel ; Drink  ye,  and  be  drunk- 
en, and  spue,  and  fall,  and  rise  no  more,  because  of  the  sword 
which  I will  send  among  you. 

Hos.  4:11  Whoredom  and  wine  and  new  wine  take  away 
the  heart. 

339.  Intemperance  forbidden  and  discouraged . 

Dt.  21 : 20  And  they  shall  say  unto  the  elders  of  his  city, 
This  our  aou  is  stubborn  and  rebellious,  he  will  not  obey  our 
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339 


Forbidden  and  discouraged. 

voice  ; he  is  a glutton,  and  a drunkard.  21  And  all  the  men  ol 
his  city  shall  stone  him  with  stones,  that  he  die : so  shalt  thou 
put  evil  away  from  among  you,  and  all  Israel  shall  hear,  and 
fear. 

Pr.  23  : 20  Be  not  among  wine-bibbers  ; among  riotous  eat- 
ers of  flesh.  31  Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  red, 
when  it  giveth  his  color  in  the  cup,  when  it  moveth  itself  aright. 
31  At  the  last  it  biteth  like  a serpent,  and  stingeth  like  an  adder. 

Is.  5:11  Wo  unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning, 
that  they  may  follow  strong  drink  : that  continue  until  night, 
till  wine  inflame  them  ! 12  And  the  harp,  and  the  viol,  the 

tabret,  and  pipe,  and  wine,  are  in  their  feasts : 22  Wo  unto 
them  that  are  mighty  to  drink  wine,  and  men  of  strength  to 
mingle  strong  drink. 

28:1  Wo  to  the  crown  of  pride,  to  the  drunkards  of 
Ephraim,  whose  glorious  beauty  is  a fading  flower,  which  are 
on  the  head  of  the  fat  valleys  of  them  that  are  overcome  with 
wine  ! 

Mat.  24  : 48  But  and  if  that  evil  servant  shall  say  in  his  heart, 
My  lord  deiayeth  his  coming ; 49  And  shall  begin  to  smite  his 
fellow-servants,  and  to  eat  and  drink  with  the  drunken ; 50  The 
lord  of  that  servant  shall  come  in  a day  when  he  looketh  not 
for  him , and  in  an  hour  that  he  is  not  aware  of,  51  And  shall 
cut  him  asunder,  and  appoint  him  his  portion  with  the  hypo- 
crites : there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

Rom.  13:  13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day:  not  in 
rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness, 
not  in  strife  and  envying. 

1 Cor.  6:  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor 
revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Gal.  5:19  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
are  these , Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness, 
20  Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath, 
strife,  seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
revellings,  and  such  like : of  the  which  I tell  you  before,  as  I 
have  also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things 
shall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5:18  And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  excess; 
but  be  ye  filled  with  the  Spirit.  [See  194.] 

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INTEMPERANCE, 


To  be  avoided — Forbidden  to  Kings,  Priests,  &c. 

340.  The  wisdom  of  avoiding  intoxicating  drink , and  the 
tempters  and  temptations  to  it. 

Pr.  6 : 27  Can  a man  take  fire  in  his  bosom,  and  his  clothes 
uot  be  burned  ? 

Dan.  1 : 8 But  Daniel  purposed  in  his  heart  that  he  would 
not  defile  himself  with  the  portion  of  the  king’s  meat,  nor  with 
the  wine  which  he  drank.  12  Prove  thy  servants,  I beseech 
thee,  ten  days ; and  let  them  give  us  pulse  to  eat,  and  water 
to  drink.  15  And  at  the  end  of  ten  days  their  countenances 
appeared  fairer  and  fatter  in  flesh  than  all  the  children  which 
did  eat  the  portion  of  the  king’s  meat. 

Lk.  1 : 15  For  he  [John]  shall  be  great  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  and  shall  drink  neither  wine  nor  strong  drink. 

Rom.  14 : 21  It  is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink 
wine,  nor  any  thing  whereby  thy  brother  stumbleth,  or  is  offend- 
ed, or  is  made  weak. 

1 Cor.  5:11  But  now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a brother  be  a fornicator, 
or  covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a railer,  or  a drunkard,  or  an 
extortioner : with  such  an  one  no  not  to  eat. 

1 Th.  5 : 22  Abstain  from  all  appearance  of  evil. 

341.  Priests , Nazarites:  and  civil  rulers  specially  forbidden 
the  use  of  strong  drink. 

Lev.  10 : 8 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Aaron,  saying,  9 Do 
not  drink  wine  nor  strong  drink,  thou,  nor  thy  sons  with  thee, 
when  ye  go  into  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  lest  ye 
die : it  shall  he  a statute  for  ever  throughout  your  generations: 
10  And  that  ye  may  put  difference  between  holy  and  unholy, 
and  between  unclean  and  clean  ; 11  And  that  ye  may  teach 
the  children  of  Israel  all  the  statutes  which  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  unto  them  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

Num.  6 : 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying 
2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  them,  When 
either  man  or  woman  shall  separate  themselves  to  vow  a vow 
of  a Nazarite,  to  separate  themselves  unto  the  Lord  : 3 He 
shall  separate  himself  from  wine  and  strong  drink,  and  shall 
drink  no  vinegar  of  wine,  or  vinegar  of  strong  drink,  neither 
shall  he  drink  any  liquor  of  grapes,  nor  eat  moist  grapes,  or 
dried.  4 All  the  days  of  his  separation  shall  he  eat  nothing 
that  is  made  of  the  vine-tree,  from  the  kernels  even  to  the  husk. 
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342,  343 


Irony  used  in  the  Bible — The  Jews  a numerous  Race. 

Pr.  31:4  It  is  not  for  kings,  O Lemuel,  it  is  not  for  kings  to 
drink  wine;  nor  for  princes  strong  drink:  5 Lest  they  drink, 
and  forget  the  law,  and  pervert  the  judgment  of  any  of  the 
afflicted. 

IRONY. 

342.  Ironical  language  sometimes  used  in  the  Bible. 

Jud.  10  : 14  Go  and  cry  unto  the  gods  which  ye  have  chosen; 
let  them  deliver  you  in  the  time  of  your  tribulation. 

1 K.  18  : 27  And  it  came  to  pass  at  noon,  that  Elijah  mock- 
ed them,  and  said,  Cry  aloud : for  he  is  a god : either  he  is 
talking,  or  he  is  pursuing,  or  he  is  in  a journey,  or  perad ven- 
ture he  sleepeth,  and  must  be  awaked. 

Job  12:  1 And  Job  answered  and  said,  2 No  doubt  but  ye 
are  the  people,  and  wisdom  shall  die  with  you. 

Ec.  11:9  Rejoice,  O young  man,  in  thy  youth  ; and  let  thy 
heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the 
ways  of  thy  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes : but  know 
thou,  that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into  judgment. 

Am.  4 : 4 Come  to  Beth-el  and  transgress : at  Gilgal  multi- 
ply transgression ; and  bring  your  sacrifices  every  morning, 
and  your  tithes  after  three  years : 5 And  offer  a sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving  with  leaven,  and  proclaim  and  publish  the  free- 
offerings : for  this  liketh  you,  O ye  children  of  Israel,  saith  the 
Lord  God.  Mk.  7 : 9. 

THE  JEWS,  OR  SEED  OF  ABRAHAM. 

343.  Promises  and  predictions  respecting  the  number  of  the 
Jews . 

Gen.  13 : 16  And  I will  make  thy  seed  as  the  dust  of  the 
earth : so  that  if  a man  can  number  the  dust  of  the  earth,  then 
shall  thy  seed  also  be  numbered. 

26 : 4 And  I will  make  thy  seed  to  multiply  as  the  stars  of 
heaven,  and  will  give  unto  thy  seed  all  these  countries : and 
in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed. 

Is.  27 : 6 He  shall  cause  them  that  come  of  Jacob  to  take 
root : Israel  shall  blossom  and  bud,  and  fill  the  face  of  the 
world  with  fruit. 

60:22  A little  one  shall  become  a thousand,  and  a small 
one  a strong  nation  : I the  Lord  will  hasten  it  in  his  time. 

Ezk.  37  : 26  Moreover  I will  make  a covenant  of  peace  with 

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JEWS. 


Extent  of  Territory. 

them  ; it  shall  be  an  everlasting  covenant  with  them : and  I 
will  place  them,  and  multiply  them,  and  will  set  my  sanctuary 
in  the  midst  of  them  for  evermore. 

Hos.  1:10  Yet  the  number  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  be 
as  the  sand  of  the  sea,  which  cannot  be  measured  nor  num- 
bered ; and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  the  place  where  it 
was  said  unto  them,  Ye  are  not  my  people,  there  it  shall  be 
said  unto  them,  Ye  are  the  sons  of  the  living  God. 

Gen.  15  : 5,  and  16':  10,  and  22  : 17,  and  28  : 14.  Num.  23  : 10. 
Is.  65 : 23. 

344.  Extent  of  their  territory , and  nature  of  the  grant  to  them. 

Gen.  15:18  In  that  same  day  the  Lord  made  a covenant 
with  Abram,  saying,  Unto  thy  seed  have  I given  this  land, 
from  the  river  of  Egypt  unto  the  great  river,  the  river  Eu- 
phrates. 

17  : 8 And  I will  give  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after  thee,  the 
land  wherein  thou  art  a stranger,  all  the  land  of  Canaan,  for 
an  everlasting  possession ; and  I will  be  their  God. 

26 : 2 And  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him,  and  said,  Go  not 
down  into  Egypt:  dwell  in  the  land  which  I shall  tell  thee  of. 
3 Sojourn  in  this  land,  and  I will  be  with  thee,  and  will  bless 
thee : for  unto  thee,  and  unto  thy  seed  I will  give  all  these 
countries,  and  I will  perform  the  oath  which  I sware  unto 
Abraham  thy  father. 

Num.  34  : 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  2 Com- 
mand the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  them,  When  ye  come 
into  the  land  of  Canaan  ; (this  is  the  land  that  shall  fall  unto 
you  for  an  inheritance,  even  the  land  of  Canaan  with  the 
coasts  thereof.) 

Dt.  32  : 8 When  the  Most  High  divided  to  the  nations  their 
inheritance,  when  he  separated  the  sons  of  Adam,  he  set  the 
bounds  of  the  people  according  to  the  number  of  the  children 
of  Israel.  9 For  the  Lord’s  portion  is  his  people  ; Jacob  is  the 
lot  of  his  inheritance. 

Jos.  1:4  From  the  wilderness  and  this  Lebanon  even  unto 
the  great  river,  the  river  Euphrates,  all  the  land  of  the  Hit- 
tites,  and  unto  the  great  sea  toward  the  going  down  of  the 
sun,  shall  be  your  coast. 

Num.  34:2—12.  Gen.  12:7,  and  13:14—17.  Ex.  6:4, 
and  32  : 1 3. 

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Dispersion  of— Return  of  the  Jews. 

345.  Their  dispersion . 

Dt.  28:  36  The  Lord  shall  bring  thee,  and  thy  king  which 
thou  shalt  set  over  thee,  unto  a nation  which  neither  thou  nor 
thy  fathers  have  known  ; and  there  shalt  thou  serve  other 
gods,  wood  and  stone.  37  And  thou  shalt  become  an  aston- 
ishment, a proverb,  and  a by-word,  among  ail  nations  whither 
the  Lord  shall  lead  thee.  41  Thou  shalt  beget  sons  and 
daughters,  but  thou  shalt  not  enjoy  them : for  they  shall  go 
into  captivity.  63  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  as  the  Lord 
rejoiced  over  you  to  do  you  good,  and  to  multiply  you  ; so  the 
Lord  will  rejoice  over  you  to  destroy  you  and  to  bring  you  to 
nought ; and  ye  shall  be  plucked  from  off  the  land  whither  thou 
goestto  possess  it.  64  And  the  Lord  shall  scatter  thee  among 
all  people  from  the  one  end  of  the  earth  even  unto  the  other ; 
and  there  thou  shalt  serve  other  gods,  which  neither  thou  nor 
thy  fathers  have  known,  even  wood  and  stone.  65  And  among 
these  nations  shalt  thou  find  no  ease,  neither  shall  the  sole  of 
thy  loot  have  rest : but  the  Lord  shall  give  thee  there  a 
trembling  heart,  and  failing  of  eyes,  and  sorrow  of  mind. 
66  And  thy  life  shall  hang  in  doubt  before  thee : and  thou 
shalt  fear  day  and  night,  and  shalt  have  none  assurance  of  thy 
life. 

2 K.  17  : 6 In  the  ninth  year  of  Hoshea  the  king  of  Assyria 
took  Samaria,  and  carried  Israel  away  into  Assyria,  and  placed 
them  in  Halah  and  in  Habor  by  the  river  of  Gozan,  and  in  the 
cities  of  the  Medes.  18  Therefore  the  Lord  was  very  angry 
with  Israel,  and  removed  them  out  of  his  sight : there  was 
none  left  but  the  tribe  of  Judah  only.  19  Also  Judah  kept 
not  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  their  God,  but  walked  in 
the  statutes  of  Israel  which  they  made.  20  And  the  Lord 
rejected  all  the  seed  of  Israel,  and  afflicted  them,  and  delivered 
them  into  the  hand  of  spoilers,  until  he  had  cast  them  out  of 
his  sight.  23  So  was  Israel  carried  away  out  of  their  own 
land  to  Assyria  unto  this  day. 

346.  Their  resuscitation , reunion , and  return  to  the  promised 
land , with  pecidiar  subsequent  prosperity. 

Is.  11 : 11  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the 
Lord  shall  set  his  hand  again  the  second  time  to  recover  the 
remnant  of  his  people,  which  shall  be  left,  from  Assyria,  and 
from  Egypt,  and  from  Pathros,  and  from  Cush,  and  from  Elam, 

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JEWS. 


Return  of  the  Jews. 

and  from  Shinar,  and  from  Hamath,  and  from  the  islands  of 
the  sea.  12  And  he  shall  set  up  an  ensign  for  the  nations, 
and  shall  assemble  the  outcasts  of  Israel,  and  gather  together 
the  dispersed  of  Judah  from  the  four  corners  of  the  earth. 
13  The  envy  also  of  Ephraim  shall  depart,  and  the  adversa- 
ries of  Judah  shall  be  cut  off:  Ephraim  shall  not  envy  Judah, 
and  Judah  shall  not  vex  Ephraim.  16  And  there  shall  be  an 
highway  for  the  remnant  of  his  people,  which  shall  be  left, 
from  Assyria ; like  as  it  was  to  Israel  in  the  day  that  he  came 
up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

Is.  27  : 6 He  shall  cause  them  that  come  of  Jacob  to  take 
root ; Israel  shall  blossom  and  bud,  and  fill  the  face  of  the  world 
with  fruit.  13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the 
great  trumpet  shall  be  blown,  and  they  shall  come  which  were 
ready  to  perish  in  the  land  of  Assyria,  and  the  outcasts  in  the 
land  of  Egypt,  and  shall  worship  the  Lord  in  the  holy  mount 
at  Jerusalem. 

49 : 22  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I will  lift  up  my 
hand  to  the  Gentiles,  and  set  up  my  standard  to  the  people  : 
and  they  shall  bring  thy  sons  in  their  arms,  and  thy  daughters 
shall  be  carried  upon  their  shoulders.  23  And  kings  shall  be 
thy  nursing  fathers,  and  their  queens  thy  nursing  mothers: 
they  shall  bow  down  to  thee  with  their  face  toward  the  earth, 
and  lick  up  the  dust  of  thy  feet ; and  thou  shalt  know  that  1 
am  the  Lord  : for  they  shall  not  be  ashamed  that  wait  for  me. 

Jer.  3 : 17  At  that  time  they  shall  call  Jerusalem  the  throne 
of  the  Lord  ; and  all  the  nations  shall  be  gathered  unto  it,  to 
the  name  of  the  Lord,  to  Jerusalem : neither  shall  they  walk 
any  more  after  the  imagination  of  their  evil  heart.  18  In 
those  days  the  house  of  Judah  shall  walk  with  the  house  of 
Israel,  and  they  shall  come  together  out  of  the  land  of  the 
north  to  the  land  that  I have  given  for  an  inheritance  unto 
your  fathers. 

16 : 14  Therefore  behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  it  shall  no  more  be  said,  The  Lord  liveth,  that  brought  up 
the  children  of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt.  15  But,  The 
Lord  liveth,  that  brought  up  the  children  of  Israel  from  the 
land  of  the  north,  and  from  all  the  lands  whither  he  had  driven 
them  : and  I will  bring  them  again  into  their  land  that  I gave 
unto  their  fathers.  16  Behold,  I will  send  for  many  fishers, 
saith  the  Lord,  and  they  shall  fish  them  ; and  after  will  I send 
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346 


Return  of  the  Jews. 

for  many  hunters,  and  they  shall  h ,mt  them  from  every  mount 
ain,  and  from  every  hill,  and  out  of  the  holes  of  the  rocks. 

Ezk.  20 : 40  For  in  my  holy  mountain,  in  the  mountain  of  the 
height  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God,  there  shall  all  the  house 
of  Israel,  all  of  them  in  the  land,  serve  me:  there  will  I accept 
them,  and  there  will  I require  your  offerings,  and  the  first 
fruits  of  your  oblations,  with  all  your  holy  things.  41  I will 
accept  you  with  your  sweet  savor,  when  I bring  yon  out  from 
the  people,  and  gather  you  out  of  the  countries  wherein  ye 
have  been  scattered ; and  I will  be  sanctified  in  you  before  the 
heathen.  42  And  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I 
shall  bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel,  into  the  country/or  the 
which  I lifted  up  my  hand  to  give  it  to  your  fathers.  43  And 
there  shall  ye  remember  your  ways,  and  all  your  doings  where- 
in ye  have  been  defiled  ; and  ye  shall  loathe  yourselves  in  your 
own  sight ; for  all  your  evils  that  ye  have  committed.  44  And 
ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I have  wrought  with 
you  for  my  name’s  sake,  not  according  to  your  wicked  ways, 
nor  according  to  your  corrupt  doings,  O ye  house  of  Israel, 
saith  the  Lord  God. 

34:13  And  I will  bring  them  out  from  the  people,  and 
gather  them  from  the  countries,  and  will  bring  them  to  their 
own  land,  and  feed  them  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel  by  the 
rivers,  and  in  all  the  inhabited  places  of  the  country.  23  And 
I will  set  up  one  Shepherd  over  them,  and  he  shall  feed  them, 
even  my  servant  David  ; he  shall  feed  them,  and  he  shall  be 
their  shepherd.  24  And  I the  Lord  will  be  their  God,  and 
my  servant  David  a prince  among  them ; I the  Lord  have 
spoken  it.  25  And  I will  make  with  them  a covenant  of 
peace,  and  will  cause  the  evil  beasts  to  cease  out  of  the  land : 
and  they  shall  dwell  safely  in  the  wilderness,  and  sleep  in  the 
woods.  26  And  I will  make  them  and  the  places  round  about 
my  hill  a blessing ; and  I will  cause  the  shower  to  come  down 
in  his  season ; there  shall  be  showers  of  blessing.  27  And 
the  tree  of  the  field  shall  yield  her  fruit,  and  the  earth  shall 
yield  her  increase,  and  they  shall  be  safe  in  their  land,  and 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I have  broken  the  bands 
of  their  yoke,  and  delivered  them  out  of  the  hand  of  those 
that  served  themselves  of  them.  28  And  they  shall  no  more 
be  a prey  to  the  heathen,  neither  shall  the  beasts  of  the  land 
devour  them  ; but  they  shall  dwell  safely,  and  none  shall  make 

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Return  of  the  Jews. 

them  afraid.  29  And  I will  raise  up  for  them  a plant  of  re- 
nown, and  they  shall  be  no  more  consumed  with  hunger  in  the 
land,  neither  bear  the  shame  of  the  heathen  any  more. 

Ezk.  36 : 1 Also,  thou  son  of  man,  prophesy  unto  the  mountains 
of  Israel,  and  say,  Ye  mountains  of  Israel,  hear  the  word  of 
the  Lord  : 2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  the  enemy 
hath  said  against  you,  Aha,  even  the  ancient  high  places  are 
ours  in  possession  : 3 Therefore,  prophesy  and  say,  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  God  ; Because  they  have  made  you  desolate,  and 
swallowed  you  up  on  every  side,  that  ye  might  be  a possession 
unto  the  residue  of  the  heathen,  and  ye  are  taken  up  in  the 
lips  of  talkers,  and  are  an  infamy  of  the  people : 4 Therefore, 
ye  mountains  of  Israel,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord  God  ; Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  to  the  mountains,  and  to  the  hills,  to  the 
rivers,  and  to  the  valleys,  to  the  desolate  wastes,  and  to  the 
cities  that  are  forsaken,  which  became  a prey  and  derision  to 
the  residue  of  the  heathen  that  are  round  about ; 5 Therefore 
thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  Surely  in  the  fire  of  my  jealousy 
have  I spoken  against  the  residue  of  the  heathen,  and  against 
all  Idumea,  which  have  appointed  my  land  into  their  posses- 
sion with  the  joy  of  all  their  heart,  with  despiteful  minds,  to 
cast  it  out  for  a prey.  6 Prophesy  therefore  concerning  the 
land  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  the  mountains,  and  to  the  hills,  to 
the  rivers,  and  to  the  valleys,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I have  spoken  in  my  jealousy  and  in  my  fury,  because 
ye  have  borne  the  shame  of  the  heathen  : 7 Therefore  thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  ; I have  lifted  up  mine  hand  : Surely  the 
heathen  that  are  about  you,  they  shall  bear  their  shame. 
8 But  ye,  O mountains  of  Israel,  ye  shall  shoot  forth  your 
branches,  and  yield  your  fruit  to  my  people  of  Israel;  for  they 
are  at  hand  to  come.  9 For  behold,  I am  for  you,  and  I will 
turn  unto  you,  and  ye  shall  be  tilled  and  sown : 10  And  I will 
multiply  men  upon  you,  all  the  house  of  Israel,  even  all  of  it : 
and  the  cities  shall  be  inhabited,  and  the  wastes  shall  be 
builded:  11  And  I will  multiply  upon  you  man  and  beast; 
and  they  shall  increase  and  bring  fruit : and  I will  settle  you 
after  your  old  estates,  and  will  do  better  unto  you  than  at  your 
beginnings  : and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord.  12  Yea, 
1 will  cause  men  to  walk  upon  you,  even  my  people  Israel ; and 
they  shall  possess  thee,  and  thou  shalt.  be  their  inheritance, 
and  thou  shalt  no  more  henceforth  bereave  them  of  men . 
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Return  of  the  Jews. 


13  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  they  say  unto  you, 
Thou  land  devourestup  men,  and  hast  bereaved  thy  nations; 

14  Therefore,  thou  shalt  devour  men  no  more,  neither  bereave 
thy  nations  any  more,  saith  the  Lord  God.  15  Neither  will  I 
cause  men  to  hear  in  thee  the  shame  of  the  heathen  any  more, 
neither  shaft  thou  bear  the  reproach  of  the  people  any  more, 
neither  shalt  thou  cause  thy  nations  to  fall  any  more,  saith  the 
Lord  God.  33  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; In  the  day  that  I 
shall  have  cleansed  you  from  all  your  iniquities  I will  also 
cause  you  to  dwell  in  the  cities,  and  the  wastes  shall  be  builded. 
34  And  the  desolate  land  shall  be  tilled,  whereas  it  lay  deso- 
late in  the  sight  of  all  that  passed  by.  35  And  they  shall  say, 
This  land  that  was  desolate  is  become  like  the  garden  of  Eden; 
and  the  waste  and  desolate  and  ruined  cities  are  become  fenced, 
and  are  inhabited.  36  Then  the  heathen  that  are  left  round 
about  you  shall  know  that  I the  Lord  build  the  ruined  places , 
and  plant  that  that  was  desolate  : I the  Lord  have  spoken  it , 
and  I will  do  it. 

37 : 1 The  hand  of  the  Lord  was  upon  me,  and  carried  me 
out  in  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  and  set.  me  down  in  the  midst  of 
the  valley  which  was  full  of  bones,  2 And  caused  me  to  pass 
by  them  round  about : and  behold,  there  ivere  very  many  in  the 
open  valley  ; and  lo,  they  were  very  dry.  3 And  he  said  unto 
me,  Son  of  man,  can  these  bones  live?  and  I answered, 
O Lord  God,  thou  knowest.  11  Then  he  said  unto  me,  Son 
of  man,  these  bones  are  the  whole  house  of  Israel : behold,  they 
say,  Our  bones  are  dried,  and  our  hope  is  lost : we  are  cut  oh’ 
for  our  parts.  12  Therefore  prophesy  and  say  unto  them, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  Behold,  O my  people,  I will  open 
your  graves,  and  cause  you  to  come  up  out  of  your  graves, 
and  bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel.  13  And  ye  shall  know 
that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I have  opened  your  graves,  O my 
people,  and  brought  you  up  out  of  your  graves,  14  And  shall 
put  my  Spirit  in  you,  and  ye  shall  live,  and  I shall  place  you 
in  your  own  land : then  shall  ye  know  that  I the  Lord  have 
spoken  it,  and  performed  it , saith  the  Lord.  16  Moreover, 
thou  son  of  man,  take  thee  one  stick,  and  write  upon  it,  For 
Judah,  and  for  the  children  of  Israel  his  companions:  then 
take  another  stick,  and  write  upon  it,  For  Joseph,  the  stick  of 
Ephraim,  and  for  all  the  house  of  Israel  his  companions : 
17  And  join  them  one  to  another  into  one  stick  ; and  they  shall 

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Return  of  the  Jews. 

become  one  in  thy  hand.  18  And  when  the  children  of  thy 
people  shall  speak  unto  thee,  saying,  Wilt  thou  not  shew  us 
what  thou  meanest  by  these  ? 19  Say  unto  them,  Thus  saith 

the  Lord  God;  Behold,  I will  take  the  stick  of  Joseph,  which 
is  in  the  hand  of  Ephraim,  and  the  tribes  of  Israel  his  fellows, 
and  will  put  them  with  him,  even  with  the  stick  of  Judah,  and 
make  them  one  stick,  and  they  shall  be  one  in  my  hand.  20  And 
the  sticks  whereon  thou  writes!  shall  be  in  thy  hand  before 
their  eyes.  21  And  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 
Behold,  I will  take  the  children  of  Israel  from  among  the 
heathen,  whither  they  be  gone,  and  will  gather  them  on  every 
side,  and  bring  them  into  their  own  land : 22  And  I will  make 
them  one  nation  in  the  land  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel ; and 
one  king  shall  be  king  to  them  all : and  they  shall  be  no  more 
two  nations,  neither  shall  they  be  divided  into  two  kingdoms 
any  more  at  all : 23  Neither  shall  they  defile  themselves  any 
more  with  their  idols,  nor  with  their  detestable  things,  nor  with 
any  of  their  transgressions : but  I will  save  them  out  of  all 
their  dwelling-places,  wherein  they  have  sinned,  and  will 
cleanse  them : so  shall  they  be  my  people,  and  I will  be  their 
God.  25  And  they  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I have  given 
unto  Jacob  my  servant,  wherein  your  fathers  have  dwelt,  and 
they  shall  dwell  therein,  even  they,  and  their  children,  and 
their  children’s  children  for  ever  : and  my  servant  David  shall 
he  their  prince  for  ever.  26  Moreover  I will  make  a covenant 
of  peace  with  them  ; it  shall  be  an  everlasting  covenant  with 
them : and  I will  place  them,  and  multiply  them,  and  will  set 
my  sanctuary  in  the  midst  of  them  for  evermore.  27  My 
tabernacle  also  shall  be  with  them : yea,  I will  be  their  God, 
and  they  shall  be  my  people.  28  And  the  heathen  shall  know 
that  I the  Lord  do  sanctify  Israel,  when  my  sanctuary  shall  be 
in  the  midst  of  them  for  evermore. 

Ezk.  39  : 24  According  to  their  uncleanness  and  according  to 
their  transgressions  have  I done  unto  them,  and  hid  my  face 
from  them.  25  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Now  will 
I bring  again  the  captivity  of*  Jacob,  and  have  mercy  upon  the 
whole  house  of  Israel,  and  will  be  jealous  for  my  holy  name; 
28  Then  shall  they  know  that  I am  the  Lord  their  God,  which 
caused  them  to  be  led  into  captivity  among  the  heathen  : but 
1 have  gathered  them  unto  their  own  land,  and  have  left  none 
of  them  any  more  there.  29  Neither  will  I hide  my  face  any 
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JEWS. 


34G 


Return  of  the  Jews. 


more  from  them : for  I have  poured  out  my  Spirit  upon  the 
house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

Hos.  1:10  Yet  the  number  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  be 
as  the  sand  of  the  sea,  which  cannot  be  measured  nor  num- 
bered; and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  the  place  where  it 
was  said  unto  them,  Ye  are  not  my  people,  there  it  shall  be 
said  unto  them,  Ye  are  the  sons  of  the  living  God.  11  Then 
shall  the  children  of  Judah  and  the  children  of  Israel  be  gath- 
ered together,  and  appoint  themselves  one  head,  and  they  shall 
come  up  out  of  the  land:  for  great  shall  he  the  day  of  Jezreel. 

3:4  For  the  children  of  Israel  shall  abide  many  days  with- 
out a king,  and  without  a prince,  and  without  a sacrifice,  and 
without  an  image,  and  without  an  ephod,  and  without  tera- 
phim  : 5 Afterward  shall  the  children  of  Israel  return,  and 
seek  the  Lord  their  God,  and  David  their  king;  and  shall  fear 
the  Lord  and  his  goodness  in  the  latter  days. 

Am.  9 : 14  And  I will  bring  again  the  captivity  of  my  peo- 
ple of  Israel,  and  they  shall  build  the  waste  cities,  and  inhabit 
them;  and  they  shall  plant  vineyards,  and  drink  the  wine 
thereof;  they  shall  also  make  gardens,  and  eat  the  fruit  of 
them.  15  And  I will  plant  them  upon  their  land,  and  they 
shall  no  more  be  pulled  up  out  of  their  land  which  I have  given 
them,  saith  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Mic.  2 : 12  I will  surely  assemble,  O Jacob,  all  of  thee;  I 
will  surely  gather  the  remnant  of  Israel ; I will  put  them  to- 
gether as  the  sheep  of  Bozrah,  as  the  flock  in  the  midst  of  their 
fold  : they  shall  make  great  noise  by  reason  of  the  multitude  of 
men.  13  The  breaker  is  come  up  before  them:  they  have 
broken  up,  and  have  passed  through  the  gate,  and  are  gone 
out  by  it ; and  their  king  shall  pass  before  them,  and  the  Lord 
on  the  head  of  them. 

Zee.  10 : 6 And  I will  strengthen  the  house  of  Judah,  and  I 
will  save  the  house  of  Joseph,  and  I will  bring  them  again  to 
place  them ; for  I have  mercy  upon  them : and  they  shall  be 
as  though  I had  not  cast  them  off:  for  I am  the  Lord  their 
God,  and  will  hear  them.  7 And  they  of  Ephraim  shall  be 
like  a mighty  man,  and  their  heart  shall  rejoice  as  through 
wine  : yea,  their  children  shall  see  tY,  and  be  glad ; their  heart 
shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord.  8 I will  hiss  for  them,  and  gather 
them ; for  I have  redeemed  them  : and  they  shall  increase  as 
they  have  increased.  10  I will  bring  them  again  also  out  of 

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JEWS. 


Obstructions  to  their  Return — Enlarged  Possessions. 

the  land  of  Egypt,  and  gather  them  out  of  Assyria;  and  I will 
bring  them  into  the  land  of  Gilead  and  Lebanon ; and  place 
shall  not  be  found  for  them. 

Lk.  21:24  And  they  shall  fall  by  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and 
shall  be  led  away  captive  into  all  nations  : and  Jerusalem  shall 
be  trodden  down  of  the  Gentiles,  until  the  times  of  the  Gentiles 
be  fulfilled.  Mic.  5th  chap. 

347.  Removal  of  obstructions  to  the  return  of  the  Jews . 

Is.  11 : 15  And  the  Lord  shall  utterly  destroy  the  tongue  of 
the  Egyptian  sea ; and  with  his  mighty  wind  shall  he  shake 
his  hand  over  the  river,  and  shall  smite  it  in  the  seven  streams, 
and  make  men  go  over  dry-shod. 

27  : 12  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the  Lord 
shall  beat  off  from  the  channel  of  the  river  unto  the  stream  of 
Egypt,  and  ye  shall  be  gathered  one  by  one,  O ye  children  of 
Israel. 

Rev.  16:  12  And  the  sixth  angel  poured  out  his  vial  upon 
the  great  river  Euphrates ; and  the  water  thereof  was  dried 
up,  that  the  way  of  the  kings  of  the  east  might  be  prepared. 

348.  Enlarged  possessions  predicted. 

Is.  11 : 14  But  they  shall  fly  upon  the  shoulders  of  the  Philis- 
tines toward  the  west;  they  shall  spoil  them  of  the  east 
together:  they  shall  lay  their  hand  upon  Edom  and  Moab ; 
and  the  children  of  Ammon  shall  obey  them. 

Am.  9 : 1 1 In  that  day  will  I raise  up  the  tabernacle  of  David 
that  is  'alien,  and  close  up  the  breaches  thereof;  and  I will 
raise  up  his  ruins,  and  1 will  build  it  as  in  the  days  of  old : 
12  That  they  may  possess  the  remnant  of  Edom,  and  of  all  the 
heathen  which  are  called  by  my  name,  saith  the  Lord  that 
doeth  this. 

Ob.  18  And  the  house  of  Jacob  shall  be  a fire,  and  the  house 
of  Joseph  a flame,  and  the  house  of  Esau  for  stubble,  and  they 
shall  kindle  in  them,  and  devour  them  ; and  there  shall  not  be 
any  remaining  of  the  house  of  Esau ; for  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  it.  19  And  they  of  the  south  shall  possess  the  mount 
of  Esau ; and  they  of  the  plain  the  Philistines  : and  they  shall 
possess  the  fields  of  Ephraim,  and  the  fields  of  Samaria : and 
Benjamin  shall  possess  Gilead.  20  And  the  captivity  of  this 
host  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  possess  that  of  the  Canaan- 
ites,  even  unto  Zarephath  ; and  the  captivity  of  Jerusalem, 
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349 


Trials  and  Revolutions  with  their  Return. 

which  is  in  Sepharad,  shall  possess  the  cities  of  the  south. 
See  Is.  54 : 3. 

349.  Trials  and  revolutions  connected  with  the  return  of  the 
Jews  to  Palestine . 

Is.  11 : 14  But  they  shall  fly  upon  the  shoulders  of  the  Phil- 
istines toward  the  west ; they  shall  spoil  them  of  the  east  to- 
gether : they  shall  lay  their  hand  upon  Edom  and  Moab ; and 
the  children  of  Ammon  shall  obey  them. 

Jer.  30:  7 Alas  ! for  that  day  is  great,  so  that  none  is  like 
it:  it  is  even  the  time  of  Jacob’s  trouble,  but  he  shall  be  saved 
out  of  it.  11  For  I am  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord,  to  save 
thee  : though  I make  a full  end  of  all  nations  whither  I have 
scattered  thee,  yet  will  I not  make  a full  end  of  thee  : but  I will 
correct  thee  in  measure,  and  will  not  leave  thee  altogether  un- 
punished. 

Ezk.  20 : 33  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  surely  with  a 
mighty  hand,  and  wTith  a stretched  out  arm,  and  with  fury 
poured  out,  will  I rule  over  you  : 34  And  I will  bring  you  out 
from  the  people,  and  will  gather  you  out  of  the  countries 
wherein  ye  are  scattered,  with  a mighty  hand,  and  with  a 
stretched  out  arm,  and  with  fury  poured  out.  35  And  I will 
bring  you  into  the  wilderness  of  the  people,  and  there  will  I 
plead  with  you  face  to  face.  36  Like  as  I pleaded  with  your 
fathers  in  the  wilderness  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  so  will  I plead 
with  you,  saith  the  Lord  God.  37  And  I will  cause  you  to 
pass  under  the  rod,  and  I will  bring  you  into  the  bond  of  the 
covenant : 38  And  I will  purge  out  from  among  you  the 
rebels,  and  them  that  transgress  against  me  : I will  bring  them 
forth  out  of  the  country  where  they  sojourn,  and  they  shall  not 
enter  into  the  land  of  Israel : and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

38  : 8 After  many  days  thou  shalt  be  visited : in  the  latter 
years  thou  shalt  come  into  the  land  that  is  brought  back  from 
the  sword,  and  is  gathered  out  of  many  people,  against  the 
mountains  of  Israel,  which  have  been  always  waste : but  it  is 
brought  forth  out  of  the  nations,  and  they  shall  dwell  safely 
all  of  them.  9 Thou  shalt  ascend  and  come  like  a storm, 
thou  shalt  be  like  a cloud  to  cover  the  land,  thou,  and  all  thy 
bands,  and  many  people  with  thee.  11  And  thou  shalt  say,  I 
will  go  up  to  the  land  of  unwalled  villages ; I will  go  to  them 

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349 


JEWS. 


Trials  and  Revolutions  with  their  Return. 

that  are  at  rest,  that  dwell  safely,  all  of  them  dwelling  without 
walls,  and  having  neither  bars  nor  gates,  12  To  take  a spoil, 
and  to  take  a prey ; to  turn  thy  hand  upon  the  desolate  places 
that  are  now  inhabited,  and  upon  the  people  that  are  gathered 
out  of  the  nations,  which  have  gotten  cattle  and  goods,  that 
dwell  in  the  midst  of  the  land.  16  And  thou  shalt  come  up 
against  my  people  of  Israel,  as  a cloud  to  cover  the  land  ; it 
shall  be  in  the  latter  days,  and  I will  bring  thee  against  my 
land,  that  the  heathen  may  know  me,  when  I shall  be  sancti- 
fied in  thee,  O Gog,  before  their  eyes.  21  And  I will  call  for 
a sword  against  him  throughout  all  my  mountains,  saith  the 
Lord  God  : every  man’s  sword  shall  be  against  his  brother. 
22  And  I will  plead  against  him  wfith  pestilence  and  with 
blood ; and  I will  rain  upon  him,  and  upon  his  bands,  and  upon 
the  many  people  that  are  with  him,  an  overflowing  rain,  and 
great  hailstones,  fire,  and  brimstone. 

Joel  3:1  For  behold,  in  those  days,  and  in  that  time,  when 
I shall  bring  again  the  captivity  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem,  2 I 
will  also  gather  all  nations,  and  will  bring  them  down  into  the 
valley  of  Jehoshaphat,  and  will  plead  with  them  there  for  my 
people  and  for  my  heritage  Israel,  whom  they  have  scattered 
among  the  nations,  and  parted  my  land.  12  Let  the  heathen 
be  wakened,  and  come  up  to  the  valley  of  Jehoshaphat : for 
there  will  I sit  to  judge  all  the  heathen  round  about.  17  So 
shall  ye  know  that  I am  the  Lord  your  God  dwelling  in  Zion 
my  holy  mountain : then  shall  Jerusalem  be  holy,  and  there 
shall  no  strangers  pass  through  her  any  more. 

Mic.  4:11  Now  also  many  nations  are  gathered  against 
thee,  that  say,  Let  her  be  defiled,  and  let  our  eye  look  upon 
Zion.  12  But  they  know  not  the  thoughts  of  the  Lord,  nei- 
ther understand  they  his  counsel : for  he  shall  gather  them  as 
the  sheaves  into  the  floor.  13  Arise  and  thresh,  O daughter 
of  Zion  : for  I will  make  thine  horn  iron,  and  I will  make  thy 
hoofs  brass:  and  thou  shalt  beat,  in  pieces  many  people:  and  I 
will  consecrate  their  gain  unto  the  Lord,  and  their  substance 
unto  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

Zee.  10:  11  And  he  shall  pass  through  the  sea  with  afflic- 
tion, and  shall  smite  the  waves  in  the  sea,  and  all  the  deeps  of 
the  river  shall  dry  up  : and  the  pride  of  Assyria  shall  be 
brought  down,  and  the  sceptre  of  Egypt  shall  depart  away. 

12:2  Behold,  I will  make  Jerusalem  a cup  of  trembling 
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349 


Trials  and  Revolutions  with  their  Return. 

unto  all  the  people  round  about,  when  they  shall  be  in  the  siege 
both  against  Judah  and  against  Jerusalem.  3 And  in  that 
day  will  I make  Jerusalem  a burdensome  stone  for  all  people : 
all  that  burden  themselves  with  it  shall  be  cut  in  pieces,  though 
all  the  people  of  the  earth  be  gathered  together  against  it. 
6 In  that  day  will  I make  the  governors  of  Judah  like  a hearth 
of  fire  among  the  wood,  and  like  a torch  of  fire  in  a sheaf;  and 
they  shall  devour  all  the  people  round  about,  on  the  right  hand 
and  on  the  left:  and  Jerusalem  shall  be  inhabited  again  in  her 
own  place,  even  in  Jerusalem.  9 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in 
that  day,  that  1 will  seek  to  destroy  all  the  nations  that  come 
against  Jerusalem. 

13:8  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  all  the  land,  saith 
the  Lord,  two  parts  therein  shall  be  cut  off  and  die ; but  the 
third  shall  be  left  therein.  9 And  I will  bring  the  third  part 
through  the  fire,  and  will  refine  them  as  silver  is  refined,  and 
will  try  them  as  gold  is  tried : they  shall  call  on  my  name,  and 
I will  hear  them  : I will  say,  It  is  my  people  ; and  they  shall 
say,  The  Lord  is  my  God. 

14 : 1 Behold,  the  day  of  the  Lord  cometh,  and  thy  spoil 
shall  be  divided  in  the  midst  of  thee.  2 For  I will  gather  all 
nations  against  Jerusalem  to  battle;  and  the  city  shall  be 
taken,  and  the  houses  rifled,  and  the  women  ravished;  and  half 
of  the  city  shall  go  forth  into  captivity,  and  the  residue  of  the 
people  shall  not  be  cut  off  from  the  city.  3 Then  shall  the 
Lord  go  forth,  and  fight  against  those  nations,  as  when  he 
fought  in  the  day  of  battle.  12  And  this  shall  be  the  plague 
wherewith  the  Lord  will  smite  all  the  people  that  have  fought 
against  Jerusalem ; Their  flesh  shall  consume  away  while 
they  stand  upon  their  feet,  and  their  eyes  shall  consume  away 
in  their  holes,  and  their  tongue  shall  consume  away  in  thei] 
mouth.  13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  a great 
tumult  from  the  Lord  shall  be  among  them  ; and  they  shall 
lay  hold  every  one  on  the  hand  of  his  neighbor,  and  his  hand 
shall  rise  up  against  the  hand  of  his  neighbor.  14  And  Judah 
also  shall  fight  at  Jerusalem;  and  the  wealth  of  all  the  heathen 
round  about  shall  be  gathered  together,  gold,  and  silver,  and 
apparel,  in  great  abundance.  16  And  it  shall  come  to  pass, 
that  every  one  that  is  left  of  all  the  nations  which  came 
against  Jerusalem,  shall  even  go  up  from  year  to  year  to  wor- 
ship the  King,  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  to  keep  the  feast  of 

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350 


JEWS. 


Conversion  of. 


tabernacles.  20  In  that  day  shall  there  be  upon  the  bells  of 
the  horses,  HOLINESS  UNTO  THE  LORD  ; and  the  pots 
in  the  Lord’s  house  shall  be  like  the  bowls  before  the  altar. 
Zee.  10  : 10—12.  Jer.  30  : 7—11.  [See  77.] 

350.  Conversion  of  the  Jews . 

Is.  27  : 7 Hath  he  smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those  that  smote 
him  ? or  is  he  slain  according  to  the  slaughter  of  them  that  are 
slain  by  him  ? 9 By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Jacob 

be  purged  ; and  this  is  all  the  fruit  to  take  away  his  sin  ; when 
he  maketh  all  the  stones  of  the  altar  as  chalk-stones  that  are 
beaten  in  sunder,  the  groves  and  images  shall  not  stand  up. 

Jer.  31  : 1 At  the  same  time,  saith  the  Lord,  will  I be  the 
God  of  all  the  families  of  Israel,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 
18  I have  surely  heard  Ephraim  bemoaning  himself  thus ; 
Thou  hast  chastised  me,  and  I was  chastised,  as  a bullock  un- 
accustomed to  the  yoke : turn  thou  me,  and  I shall  be  turned ; 
for  thou  art  the  Lord  my  God.  19  Surely  after  that  I was 
turned,  I repented ; and  after  that  I was  instructed,  I smote 
upon  my  thigh : I was  ashamed,  yea,  even  confounded,  because 
I did  bear  the  reproach  of  my  youth.  20  Is  Ephraim  my  dear 
son?  is  he  a pleasant  child?  for  since  I spake  against  him,  I 
do  earnestly  remember  him  still : therefore  my  bowels  are 
troubled  for  him  ; I will  surely  have  mercy  upon  him,  saith  the 
Lord.  31  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I will 
make  a new  covenant  with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the 
house  of  Judah  : 32  Not  according  to  the  covenant  that  I made 
with  their  fathers,  in  the  day  that  I took  them  by  the  hand  to 
bring  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ; which  my  covenant  they 
brake,  although  I was  a husband  unto  them,  saith  the  Lord  : 
33  But  this  shall  he  the  covenant  that  I will  make  with  the 
house  of  Israel ; After  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I will  put 
my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts ; and 
will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people.  34  And  they 
shall  teach  no  more  every  man  his  neighbor,  and  every  man 
his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  Lord  : for  they  shall  all  know 
me,  from  the  least  of  them  unto  the  greatest  of  them,  saith  the 
Lord  : for  I will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I will  remember 
their  sin  no  more. 

33  : 8 And  I will  cleanse  them  from  all  their  iniquity,  where- 
by they  have  sinned  against  me ; and  I will  pardon  all  their 
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Conversion  of. 


iniquities,  whereby  they  have  sinned,  and  whereby  they  have 
transgressed  against  me. 

Ez.36: 21  But,  I had  pity  for  mine  holy  name,  which  the  house 
of  Israel  had  profaned  among  the  heathen,  whither  they  went.. 
22  Therefore,  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  ; I do  not  this  for  your  sakes,  O house  of  Israel,  but 
for  mine  holy  name’s  sake,  which  ye  have  profaned  among  the 
heathen,  whither  ye  went.  23  And  I will  sanctify  my  great 
name,  which  was  profaned  among  the  heathen,  which  ye  have 
profaned  in  the  midst  of  them  ; and  the  heathen  shall  know 
that  I am  the  Lord,  saith  the  Lord  God,  when  I shall  be  sanc- 
tified in  you  before  their  eyes.  24  For  I will  take  you  from 
among  the  heathen,  and  gather  you  out  of  all  countries,  and 
will  bring  you  into  your  own  land.  25  Then  will  I sprinkle 
clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye  shall  be  clean:  from  all  your 
filthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols,  will  I cleanse  you.  26  A 
new  heart  also  will  I give  you,  and  a new  spirit  will  1 put  with- 
in you  : and  I will  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh, 
and  I will  give  you  an  heart  of  flesh.  27  And  I will  put  my 
Spirit  within  you,  and  cause  you  to  walk  in  my  statutes,  and 
ye  shall  keep  my  judgments,  and  do  them.  28  And  ye  shall 
dwell  in  the  land  that  I gave  to  your  fathers ; and  ye  shall  be 
my  people,  and  I will  be  your  God.  31  Then  shall  ye  remem- 
ber your  own  evil  ways,  and  your  doings  that  ueme  not  good, 
and  shall  loathe  yourselves  in  your  own  sight  for  your  iniqui- 
ties, and  for  your  abominations.  32  Not  for  your  sakes  do  1 
this,  saith  the  Lord  God,  be  it  known  unto  you : be  ashamed 
and  confounded  for  your  own  ways,  O house  of  Israel. 

Mic.  4 : 2 And  many  nations  shall  come,  and  say,  Come,  and 
let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of 
the  God  of  Jacob ; and  he  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we 
will  walk  in  his  paths:  for  the  law  shall  go  forth  of  Zion,  and 
the  word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem.  6 In  that  day,  saith 
the  Lord,  will  I assemble  her  that  halteth,  and  I will  gather 
her  that  is  driven  out.  and  her  that  I have  afflicted ; 7 And  I 
will  make  her  that  halted  a remnant,  and  her  that  was  cast  far 
off  a strong  nation  : and  the  Lord  shall  reign  over  them  in 
mount  Zion  from  henceforth,  even  for  ever. 

Zee.  12  : 10  And  I will  pour  upon  the  house  of  David,  and 
upon  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  the  spirit  of  grace  and  of 
supplications : and  they  shall  look  upon  me  whom  they  have 

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KNOWLEDGE. 


Required  and  encouraged. 

pierced,  and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as  one  mourneth  for  his 
only  son,  and  shall  be  in  bitterness  for  him,  as  one  that  is  in 
bitterness  for  his  first-born.  11  In  that  day  shall  there  be  a 
great  mourning  in  Jerusalem,  as  the  mourning  of  Hadadrim- 
mon  in  the  valley  of  Megiddon. 

Rom.  11 : 15  For  if  the  casting  away  of  them  be  the  recon- 
ciling of  the  world,  what  shall  the  receiving  of  them  be , but  life 
from  the  dead  ? 16  For  if  the  first  fruit  be  holy,  the  lump  is 

also  holy : and  if  the  root  be  holy,  so  are  the  branches.  24  For 
if  thou  wert  cut  out  of  the  olive-tree  which  is  wild  by  nature, 
and  wert  graffed  contrary  to  nature  into  a good  olive-tree  • 
how  much  more  shall  these,  which  be  the  natural  branches , be 
graffed  into  their  own  olive-tree  ? 25  For  I would  not,  breth- 

ren, that  ye  should  be  ignorant  of  this  mystery,  (lest  ye  should 
be  wise  in  your  own  conceits)  that  blindness  in  part  is  hap- 
pened to  Israel,  until  the  fulness  of  the  Gentiles  be  come  in. 
26  And  so  all  Israel  shall  be  saved  : as  it  is  written,  There 
shall  come  out  of  Sion  the  Deliverer,  and  shall  turn  away  un- 
godliness from  Jacob  : 27  For  this  is  my  covenant  unto  them, 
when  I shall  take  away  their  sins. 

2 Cor.  3:15  But  even  unto  this  day,  when  Moses  is  read, 
the  vail  is  upon  their  heart.  16  Nevertheless,  when  it  shall 
turn  to  the  Lord,  the  vail  shall  be  taken  away. 

KNOWLEDGE. 

351.  True  knowledge  required  and  encouraged  as  an  in* 
valuable  treasure . 

Pr.  4:7  Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing;  therefore  get  wis- 
dom : and  with  all  thy  getting  get  understanding.  8 Exalt 
her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee : she  shall  bring  thee  to  honor, 
when  thou  dost  embrace  her.  9 She  shall  give  to  thine  head 
an  ornament  of  grace : a crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to 
thee.  13  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction  ; let  her  not  go:  keep 
her ; for  she  is  thy  life. 

8 : 10  Receive  my  instruction,  and  not  silver : and  knowl- 
edge rather  than  choice  gold. 

22  : 17  Bow  down  thine  ear,  and  hear  the  words  of  the  wise, 
and  apply  thine  heart  unto  my  knowledge. 

23 : 12  Apply  thine  heart  unto  instruction,  and  thine  ears  to 
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Required  and  encouraged. 

the  words  of  knowledge.  23  Buy  the  truth,  and  sell  it  not ; 
also  wisdom,  and  instruction,  and  understanding. 

2 Pet.  3 : 18  But  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of 
our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus  Christ.  To  him  be  glory  both  now 
and  for  ever.  Amen. 

Encouraged. 

2 Ch.  1:11  And  God  said  to  Solomon,  Because  this  was  in 
thine  heart,  and  thou  hast  not  asked  riches,  wealth,  or  honor, 
nor  the  life  of  thine  enemies,  neither  yet  hast  asked  long  life  ; 
but  hast  asked  wisdom  and  knowledge  for  thyself,  that  thou 
mayest  judge  my  people,  over  whom  I have  made  thee  king. 

Job  28  : 12  But  where  shall  wisdom  be  found  ? and  where  is 
the  place  of  understanding  ? 13  Man  knoweth  not  the  price 

thereof;  neither  is  it  found  in  the  land  of  the  living.  14  The 
depth  saith,  It  is  not  in  me  : and  the  sea  saith,  It  is  not  with 
me.  15  It  cannot  be  gotten  for  gold,  neither  shall  silver  be 
weighed  for  the  price  thereof.  18  No  mention  shall  be 
made  of  coral,  or  of  pearls : for  the  price  of  wisdom  is 
above  rubies.  19  The  topaz  of  Ethiopia  shall  not  equal  it, 
neither  shall  it  be  valued  with  pure  gold.  28  And  unto  man 
he  said,  Behold,  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom ; and  to 
depart  from  evil  is  understanding. 

Pr.  2:10  When  wisdom  entereth  into  thine  heart,  and 
knowledge  is  pleasant  unto  thy  soul ; 11  Discretion  shall  pre- 
serve thee,  understanding  shall  keep  thee  : 12  To  deliver  thee 
from  the  way  of  the  evil  man , from  the  man  that  speaketh 
fro  ward  things. 

3 : 13  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the  man 
that  gett.eth  understanding.  14  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is 
better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof 
than  fine  gold.  15  She  is  more  precious  than  rubies  : and  all 
the  things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared  unto  her. 
16  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ; and  in  her  left  riches 
and  honor.  17  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all 
her  paths  are  peace.  18  She  is  a tree  of  life  to  them  that 
lay  hold  upon  her  : and  happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her. 
35  The  wise  shall  inherit  glory : but  shame  shall  be  the  pro- 
motion of  fools. 

4 : 5 Get  wisdom,  get  understanding : forget  it  not ; neither 
decline  from  the  words  of  my  mouth.  6 Forsake  her  not,  and, 
she  shall  preserve  thee ; love  her,  and  she  shall  keep  thee. 

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The  Foundation  of  Love. 

8 Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee : she  shall  bring  thee 
to  honor,  when  thou  dost  embrace  her.  9 She  shall  give  to 
thine  head  an  ornament  of  grace : a crown  of  glory  shall  she 
deliver  to  thee. 

Pr.  16  : 22  Understanding  is  a well-spring  of  life  unto  him  that 
hath  it  : but  the  instruction  of  fools  is  folly. 

Ec.  7 : 12  For  wisdom  is  a defence,  and  money  is  a defence : 
but  the  excellency  of  knowledge  zs,  that  wisdom  giveth  life  to 
them  that  have  it. 

Dan.  12  : 3 And  they  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  bright- 
ness of  the  firmament ; and  they  that  turn  many  to  righteous- 
ness, as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

352.  True  knowledge  the  foundation  of  true  love . 

Ph.  1 : 9 And  this  I pray,  that  your  love  may  abound  yet 
more  and  more  in  knowledge  and  in  all  judgment;  10  That 
ye  may  approve  things  that  are  excellent ; that  ye  may  be 
sincere  and  without  offence  till  the  day  of  Christ. 

2 Pet.  1 : 2 Grace  and  peace  be  multiplied  unto  you  through 
the  knowledge  of  God,  and  of  Jesus  our  Lord.  3 According 
as  his  divine  power  hath  given  unto  us  all  things  that  pertain 
unto  life  and  godliness,  through  the  knowledge  of  him  that 
hath  called  us  to  glory  and  virtue. 

353.  The  certain  knowledge  of  divine  truth. 

Job  19:25  For  I know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that 
he  shall  stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth. 

Pr.  22 : 20  Have  not  I written  to  thee  excellent  things  in 
counsels  and  knowledge,  21  That  I might  make  thee  know 
the  certainty  of  the  words  of  truth  ; that  thou  mightest  answer 
the  words  of  truth  to  them  that  send  unto  thee  ? 

Jn.  6 : 69  And  we  believe,  and  are  sure  that  thou  art  that 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God. 

2 Tim.  1 : 12  For  the  which  cause  I also  suffer  these  things : 
nevertheless  I am  not  ashamed  : for  I know  whom  I have  be- 
lieved, and  am  persuaded  that  he  is  able  to  keep  that  which  I 
have  committed  unto  him  against  that  day. 

Heb.  10  : 22  Let  us  draw  near  with  a true  heart,  in  full  as- 
surance of  faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  con- 
science, and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water. 

1 Jn.  2 : 20  But  ye  have  an  unction  from  the  Holy  One,  and 
ye  know  all  things.  21  I have  not  written  unto  you  because 
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354,  355 


Attainment  of  Knowledge — To  be  imparted. 

ye  know  not  the  truth,  but  because  ye  know  it,  and  that  no  .ie 
is  of  the  truth. 

354.  How  can  knowledge  and  wisdom  be  attained ? 

Pr.  2:3  Yea,  if  thou  criest  after  knowledge,  and  liftest  up 
thy  voice  for  understanding  ; 4 If  thou  seekest  her  as  silver, 
and  searchest  for  her  as  for  hid  treasures  ; 5 Then  shalt  thou 
understand  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  find  the  knowledge  of  God. 
6 For  the  Lord  giveth  wisdom  : out  of  his  mouth  cometh  knowl- 
edge and  understanding.  7 He  layeth  up  sound  wisdom  for  the 
righteous  : he  is  a buckler  to  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

18 : 1 Through  desire,  a man,  having  separated  himself, 
seeketh  and  intermeddleth  with  all  wisdom. 

Jam.  1:5  If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God, 
that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not ; and  it 
shall  be  given  him.  6 But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wa- 
vering. For  he  tliat  wavereth  is  like  a wave  of  the  sea  driven 
with  the  wind  and  tossed. 

355.  Knowledge  should  be  imparted. 

Pr.  27 : 9 Ointment  and  perfume  rejoice  the  heart:  so  doth 
the  sweetness  of  a man’s  friend  by  hearty  counsel. 

Mat.  5 : 19  Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of  these 
least  commandments,  and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be 
called  the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven : but  whosoever 
shall  do,  and  teach  them , the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Rom.  14  : 19  Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the  things  which 
make  for  peace,  and  things  wherewith  one  may  edify  another. 

15:2  Let  every  one  of  us  please  his  neighbor  for  his  good  to 
edification. 

Col.  3 : 16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom  ; teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms, 
and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord. 

Heb.  3 : 13  But  exhort  one  another  daily,  while  it  is  called 
To-day ; lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the  deceitful- 
ness  of  sin. 

10  : 24  And  let  us  consider  one  another,  to  provoke  unto 
love,  and  to  good  works : 25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of 
ourselves  together,  as  the  manner  of  some  is ; but  exhorting 

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356 358  KNOWLEDGE LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS. 


Self-knowledge— Future  Knowledge. — Laying  on  of  Hands  in  blessing. 

one  another  ; and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  ap- 
proaching. 

356.  Knowledge  of  ourselves  required . 

Ps.  4:4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not:  commune  with  your 
own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

Lam.  3 : 40  Let  us  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn  again 
to  the  Lord. 

1 Cor.  11:27  Wherefore,  whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread, 
and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of 
the  body  and  blood  of  the  Lord.  28  But  let  a man  examine 
himself,  and  so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that 
cup. 

2 Cor.  13 : 5 Examine  yourselves,  whether  ye  be  in  the 
faith  ; prove  your  own  selves.  Know  ye  not  your  own  selves, 
how  that  Jesus  Christ  is  in  you,  except  ye  be  reprobates  ? 

Gal.'  6 : 4 But  let  every  man  prove  his  own  work,  and  then 
shall  he  have  rejoicing  in  himself  alone,  and  not  in  another. 

357.  Knowledge  more  perfect  hereafter . 

Jn.  13  : 7 Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  What  I do  thou 
knowest  not  now ; but  thou  shalt  know  hereafter. 

16 : 25  These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you  in  proverbs : 
but  the  time  cometh  when  I shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in 
proverbs,  but  I shall  show  you  plainly  of  the  Father. 

1 Cor.  13  : 9 For  we  know  in  part,  and  wTe  prophesy  in  part. 
10  But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is 
in  part  shall  be  done  avray.  12  For  now  we  see  through  a 
glass,  darkly ; but  then  face  to  face : now  I know  in  part ; but 
then  shall  I know  even  as  also  I am  known. 

LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS. 

358.  Laying  on  of  hands  in  communicating  ordinary  bless- 
ings. 

Gen.  48:  14  And  Israel  stretched  out  his  right  hand,  and 
laid  it  upon  Ephraim’s  head,  who  was  the  younger,  and  his  left 
hand  upon  Manasseh’s  head,  guiding  his  hands  wittingly;  for 
Manasseh  was  the  first-born.  15  And  he  blessed  Joseph,  and 
said,  God,  before  whom  my  fathers  Abraham  and  Isaac  did 
walk,  the  God  which  fed  me  all  my  life  long  unto  this  day, 
16  The  Angel  which  redeemed  me  from  all  evil,  bless  the 
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In  working  Miracles — In  giving  Charges,  &c. 

lads;  and  let  my  name  be  named  on  them,  and  the  name  of 
my  fathers  Abraham  and  Isaac  : and  let  them  grow  into  a 
multitude  in  the  midst  of  the  earth. 

Mat.  19 : 13  Then  were  there  brought  unto  him  little  chil- 
dren, that  he  should  put  his  hands  on  them,  and  pray:  and  the 
disciples  rebuked  them.  14  But  Jesus  said,  Suffer  little  chil- 
dren, and  forbid  them  not,  to  come  unto  me  : for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  15  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  them,  and 
departed  thence. 

Rev.  1 : 17  And  when  I saw  him,  I fell  at  his  feet  as  dead. 
And  he  laid  his  right  hand  upon  me,  saying  unto  me,  Fear 
not ; I am  the  first  and  the  last. 

359.  Laying  on  of  hands  in  working  miracles. 

Mk.  6 : 5 He  laid  his  hand  upon  a few  sick  folk,  and  healed 
them. 

16 : 18  They  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall  re- 
cover. 

Lk.  4 : 40  Now,  when  the  sun  was  setting,  all  they  that  had 
any  sick  with  divers  diseases,  brought  them  unto  him  : and  he 
laid  his  hands  on  every  one  of  them,  and  healed  them. 

Ac.  8 : 17  Then  laid  they  their  hands  on  them,  and  they  re- 
ceived the  Holy  Ghost.  18  And  when  Simon  saw  that 
through  laying  on  of  the  apostles’  hands  the  Holy  Ghost  was 
given,  he  offered  them  money,  19  Saying,  Give  me  also  this 
power,  that  on  whomsoever  I lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

28 : 8 Paul  entered  in,  and  prayed,  and  laid  his  hands  on 
him,  and  healed  him. 

360.  Laying  on  of  hands  in  giving  charges  and  designating 
to  office. 

Num.  27 : 22  And  Moses  did  as  the  Lord  commanded  him : 
and  he  took  Joshua,  and  set  him  before  Eleazar  the  priest,  and 
before  all  the  congregation : 23  And  he  laid  his  hands  upon 
him,  and  gave  him  a charge,  as  the  Lord  commanded  by  the 
hand  of  Moses. 

Ac.  13  : 2 As  they  ministered  to  the  Lord,  and  fasted,  the 
Holy  Ghost  said,  Separate  me  Barnabas  and  Saul,  for  the 
work  whereunto  I have  called  them.  3 And  when  they  had 
fasted  and  prayed,  and  laid  their  hands  on  them,  they  sent 
them  away. 


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Common  and  deceitful. 

1 Tim.  4 : 14  Neglect  not  the  gift  that  is  in  thee,  which  was 
given  thee  by  prophecy,  with  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of 
the  presbytery. 


LEWDNESS. 

361.  Lewdness  a common , deceitful , and  alluring  vice. 

Jer.  9 : 2 Oh  that  I had  in  the  wilderness  a lodging-place  of 
way-faring  men ; that  I might  leave  my  people,  and  go  from 
them  ! for  they  be  all  adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous 
men. 

23  : 10  For  the  land  is  full  of  adulterers. 

Ezk.  22  : 9 In  thee  are  men  that  carry  tales  to  shed  blood  : 
and  in  thee  they  eat  upon  the  mountains  : in  the  midst  of  thee 
they  commit  lewdness.  11  And  one  hath  committed  abomi- 
nation with  his  neighbor's  wife  ; and  another  hath  lewdly  de- 
filed his  daughter-in-law ; and  another  in  thee  hath  humbled 
his  sister,  his  father’s  daughter. 

Mat.  12  : 39  But  he  answered  and  said  to  them,  An  evil  and 
adulterous  generation. 

Jn.  8:7  So  when  they  continued  asking  him,  he  lifted  up 
himself,  and  said  unto  them,  He  that  is  without  sin  among  you, 
let  him  first  cast  a stone  at  her.  9 And  they  which  heard  it) 
being  convicted  by  their  own  conscience,  went  out  one  by  one. 
beginning  at  the  eldest,  even  unto  the  last. 

Gal.  5 : 19  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
are  these)  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness. 

1 Pet.  4 : 3 For  the  time  past  of  our  life  may  suffice  us  to 
have  wrought  the  will  of  the  Gentiles,  when  we  walked  in  la- 
sciviousness, lusts,  excess  of  wine,  revellings,  banquetings,  and 
abominable  idolatries  : 4 Wherein  they  think  it  strange  that 
ye  run  not  with  them  to  the  same  excess  of  riot,  speaking  evil 
of  you.  Gen.  19  : 5.  Lev.  IS  : 22—25.  1 S.  2 : 22.  Hos.  7 : 4. 

Deceitful  and  alluring. 

Pr.  5:3  For  the  lips  of  a strange  woman  drop  as  a honey- 
comb, and  her  mouth  is  smoother  than  oil. 

6 : 23  For  the  commandment  is  a lamp  ; and  the  law  is  light ; 
and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life : 24  To  keep 
thee  from  the  evil  woman,  from  the  flattery  of  the  tongue  of  a 
strange  woman.  25  Lust  not  after  her  beauty  in  thy  heart; 
neithe?  let  her  take  thee  with  her  eyelids.  Pr.  7 • 10 — 13. 

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362,  363 

Forbidden- -Punishment  of. 


362.  Lewdness  for  bidden . 

Gen.  39 : 9 How  then  can  I do  this  great  wickedness,  and 
sin  against  God  ? 

Ex.  20  : 14  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Mat.  5:27  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old 
time,  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery  : 28  But  I say  unto  you, 
That  whosoever  looketh  on  a woman  to  lust  after  her,  hath 
committed  adultery  with  her  already  in  his  heart. 

Ac.  15 : 20  But  that  we  write  unto  them  that  they  abstain 
from  pollutions  of  idols,  and  from  fornication,  and  from  things 
strangled,  said  from  blood. 

Rom.  13:13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day : not  in 
rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness, 
not  in  strife  and  envying. 

Ep.  5 : 3 But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetous- 
ness, let  it  not  be  once  named  among  you,  as  becometh  saints ; 
4 Neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are 
not  convenient : but  rather  giving  of  thanks. 

Col.  3 : 5 Mortify  therefore  your  members  which  are  upon 
the  earth ; fornication,  uncleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil 
concupiscence,  and  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry : 6 For 
which  things’  sake  the  wrath  of  God  cometh  on  the  children 
of  disobedience. 

1 Tim.  1 : 10  For  whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile  them- 
selves with  mankind,  for  men-stealers,  for  liars,  for  perjured 
persons,  and  if  there  be  any  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to 
sound  doctrine. 

1 Pet.  2:11  Dearly  beloved,  I beseech  you , as  strangers  and 
pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the 
soul. 

Gen  39  : 7—9.  Lev.  18  : 20—23,  and  19  : 29.  Pr.  31 : 3. 
Hab.  2:15.  1 Th.  4:3— 5. 

363.  Punishment  of  lewdness. 

Lev.  20 : 10  And  the  man  that  committeth  adultery  with 
another  man’s  wife,  even  he  that  committeth  adultery  with  his 
neighbor’s  wife,  the  adulterer  and  the  adulteress  shall  surely 
be  put  to  death. 

Pr.  2 : 18  For  her  house  inclineth  unto  death,  and  her  paths 
unto  the  dead.  19  None  that  go  unto  her  return  again,  nei- 
ther take  they  hold  of  the  paths  of  life. 

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363 


LEWDNESS. 


Punishment  of. 


Pr.  5 : 3 For  the  lips  of  a strange  woman  drop  as  a honey- 
comb, and  her  mouth  is  smoother  than  oil : 4 But  her  end  is  bitter 
as  wormwood,  sharp  as  a two-edged  sword.  8 Remove  thy 
way  far  from  her,  and  come  not  nigh  the  door  of  her  house  : 
9 Lest  thou  give  thine  honor  unto  others,  and  thy  years  unto 
the  cruel:  10  Lest  strangers  be  filled  with  thy  wealth;  and 
thy  labors  be  in  the  house  of  a stranger;  11  And  thou  mourn 
at  the  last,  when  thy  flesh  and  thy  body  are  consumed, 
12  And  say,  How  have  I hated  instruction,  and  my  heart 
despised  reproof. 

7 : 22  He  goeth  after  her  straightway,  as  an  ox  goeth  to  the 
slaughter,  or  as  a fool  to  the  correction  of  the  stocks  ; 23  Till 
a dart  strike  through  his  liver ; as  a bird  haste th  to  the  snare, 
and  knoweth  not  that  it  is  for  his  life.  24  Hearken  unto  me 
now  therefore,  O ye  children,  and  attend  to  the  words  of  my 
mouth.  25  Let  not  thy  heart  decline  to  her  ways,  go  not 
astray  in  her  paths.  26  For  she  hath  cast  down  many 
wounded : yea,  many  strong  men  have  been  slain  by  her. 
27  Her  house  is  the  way  to  hell,  going  down  to  the  chambers 
of  death. 

Jer.  23 : 14  I have  seen  also  in  the  prophets  of  Jerusalem 
an  horrible  thing:  they  commit  adultery,  and  walk  in  lies: 
they  strengthen  also  the  hands  of  evil-doers,  that  none  doth 
return  from  his  wickedness : they  are  all  of  them  unto  me  as 
Sodom,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof  as  Gomorrah.  15  There- 
fore thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  concerning  the  prophets ; 
Behold,  I will  feed  them  with  wormwood,  and  make  them 
drink  the  water  of  gall. 

Mai.  3 : 5 And  I will  come  near  to  you  to  judgment : and  I 
will  be  a swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against  the 
adulterers,  and  against  false  swearers,  and  against  those  that 
oppress  the  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow,  and  the  father- 
less, and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger  from  his  right , and  fear 
not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

1 Cor.  5:11  But  now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a brother  be  a fornicator, 
or  covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a railer.  or  a drunkard,  or  an 
extortioner : with  such  an  one  no  not  to  eat. 

6 : 9 Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God  ? Be  not  deceived ; neither  fornicators,  nor 
idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers  of  them- 
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864 


Enjoined,  exemplified,  and  rewarded. 

selves  with  mankind,  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunk- 
ards, nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom 
of  God. 

10 : 8 Neither  let  us  commit  fornication,  as  some  of  them 
committed,  and  fell  in  one  day  three  and  twenty  thousand. 

[See  Numbers  25 : 1 — 9.] 

Gal.  5 : 19  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
are  these,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness, 
20  Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath, 
strife,  seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
revellings,  and  such  like : of  the  which  I tell  you  before,  as  I 
have  also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such 
things  shall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5 : 5 For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger,  nor  un- 
clean person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any 
inheritance  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  6 Let  no 
man  deceive  you  with  vain  words  : for  because  of  these  things 
cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of  disobedience. 

Heb.  13:4  Marriage  is  honorable  in  all,  and  the  bed  un- 
defiled : but  whoremongers  and  adulterers  God  will  judge. 

Jude  7 Even  as  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  and  the  cities  about 
them  in  like  manner,  giving  themselves  over  to  fornication, 
and  going  after  strange  flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  example, 
suffering  the  vengeance  of  eternal  fire. 

Rev.  21:8  But  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abom- 
inable, and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and 
idolaters,  and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which 
burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone  : which  is  the  second  death. 

22 : 15  For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whore- 
mongers, and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth 
and  maketh  a lie. 

Pr.  6 : 26 — 34,  and  9 : 16 — 18,  and  29  : 3.  Ec.  7 : 25,  26. 
Jer.  5 : 7 — 9.  Hos.  4:11.  Rom.  1 : 27. 

LIBERALITY. 

364.  Liberality  enjoined , exemplified , and  rewarded. 

Ec.  11:1  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters:  for  thou  shalt 
find  it  after  many  days.  2 Give  a portion  to  seven,  and  also 
to  eight  •>  for  thou  knowest  not  what  evil  shall  be  upon  the 
earth. 

Mat.  10 : 8 Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give. 

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364 


LIBERALITY. 


Enjoined,  exemplified,  and  rewarded. 

Lk.  3:11  He  answereth  and  saith  unto  them,  He  that  hath 
two  coats,  let  him  impart  to  him  that  hath  none  ; and  he  that 
hath  meat,  let  him  do  likewise. 

12:33  Sell  that  ye  have,  and  give  alms : provide  yourselves 
bags  which  wax  not.  old,  a treasure  in  the  heavens  that  faileth 
not,  where  no  thief  approacheth,  neither  moth  corrupteth. 
34  For  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be 
also. 

16  : 9 And  I say  unto  you,  Make  to  yourselves  friends  of  the 
mammon  of  unrighteousness  ; that  when  ye  fail,  they  may  re- 
ceive you  into  everlasting  habitations.  11  If  therefore  ye 
have  not  been  faithful  in  the  unrighteous  mammon,  who  will 
commit  to  your  trust  the  true  riches  ? 13  Ye  cannot  serve 

God  and  mammon.  14  And  the  Pharisees  also,  who  were 
covetous,  heard  all  these  things,  and  they  derided  him. 

Ac.  20  : 35  I have  shewed  you  all  things,  how  that  so  labor- 
ing ye  ought  to  support  the  weak,  and  to  remember  the  words 
of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said.  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than 
to  receive. 

2 Cor.  8 : 7 Therefore,  as  ye  abound  in  every  thing , in  faith, 
and  utterance,  and  knowledge,  and  in  all  diligence,  and  in  your 
love  to  us,  see  that  ye  abound  in  this  grace  also. 

Gal.  6 : 9 And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well-doing  : for  in  due 
season  we  shall  reap  if  we  faint  not.  10  As  we  have  there- 
fore opportunity,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men , especially  unto 
them  who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 

1 Tim.  6 : 17  Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world,  that 
they  be  not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain  riches,  but  in  the 
living  God,  who  giveth  us  richly  all  things  to  enjoy ; 18  That 
they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in  good  works,  ready  to  dis- 
tribute, willing  to  communicate ; 19  Laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that 
they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life. 

Heb.  13 : 16  But  to  do  good,  and  to  communicate,  forget 
not : for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased. 

Examples. 

Job  29 : 12  Because  I delivered  the  poor  that  cried,  and  the 
fatherless,  and  him  that  had  none  to  help  him.  13  The  bless- 
ing of  him  that  was  ready  to  perish  came  upon  me  : and  I 
caused  the  widow’s  heart  to  sing  for  joy. 

Ac.  2 : 44  And  all  that  believed  were  together,  and  had 
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LIBERALITY. 


364 


Enjoined,  exemplified,  and  rewarded. 

all  things  common ; 45  And  sold  their  possessions  and  goods, 
and  parted  them  to  ail  men , as  every  man  had  need. 

10  : 4 And  he  said  unto  him,  [Cornelius]  Thy  prayers  and 
thine  alms  are  come  up  for  a memorial  before  God. 

Rewards. 

Ps.  37 : 3 Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ; so  shaft  thou 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed.  25  I have  been 
young,  and  now  am  old  ; yet  have  I not  seen  the  righteous  for- 
saken, nor  his  seed  begging  bread.  26  He  is  ever  merciful, 
and  lendeth ; and  his  seed  is  blessed. 

112:5  A good  man  sheweth  favor,  and  lendeth:  he  will 
guide  his  affairs  with  discretion.  6 Surely  he  shall  not  be 
moved  for  ever : the  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remem- 
brance. 

Pr.  3 : 9 Honor  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the 
first-fruits  of  all  thine  increase  : 10  So  shall  thy  barns  be  filled 
with  plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with  new  wine. 

11:24  There  is  that  scattereth,  and  yet  increaseth ; and 
there  is  that  withhold eth  more  than  is  meet,  but  it  tendeth  to 
poverty.  25  The  liberal  soul  shall  be  made  fat : and  he  that 
watereth  shall  be  watered  also  himself. 

13:7  There  is  that  maketh  himself  rich,  yet  hath  nothing  : 
there  is  that  maketh  himself  poor,  yet  hath  great  riches. 

Is.  32  : 8 But  the  liberal  deviseth  liberal  things ; and  by  lib- 
eral things  shall  he  stand. 

Mai.  3 : 9 Ye  are  cursed  with  a curse : for  ye  have  robbed 
me,  even  this  whole  nation.  10  Bring  ye  all  the  tithes  into  the 
storehouse,  that  there  may  be  meat  in  mine  house,  and  prove 
me  now  herewith,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  if  I will  not  open 
you  the  windows  of  heaven,  and  pour  you  out  a blessing,  that 
there  shall  not  he  room  enough  to  receive  it . 11  And  I will  re- 

buke the  devourer  for  your  sakes,  and  he  shall  not  destroy  the 
fruits  of  your  ground ; neither  shall  your  vine  cast  her  fruit 
before  the  time  in  the  field,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  12  And 
all  nations  shall  call  you  blessed. 

Lk.  6 : 38  Give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you  ; good  meas- 
ure, pressed  down,  and  shaken  together,  and  running  over, 
shall  men  give  into  your  bosom.  For  with  the  same  measure 
that  ye  mete  withal,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again. 

2 Cor.  9 : 6 But  this  I say , He  which  soweth  sparingly, 
shall  reap  also  sparingly;  and  he  which  soweth  bountifully, 

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365—367 


LOVE  TO  GOD. 


Love  to  God — Why  required — Spurious  Love. 

shall  reap  also  bountifully.  7 Every  man  according  as  he 
purposeth  in  his  heart,  so  let  him  give ; not  grudgingly,  or  of 
necessity : for  God  loveth  a cheerful  giver.  8 And  God  is 
able  to  make  all  grace  abound  toward  you ; that  ye,  always 
having  all  sufficiency  in  all  things , may  abound  to  every  good 
work.  [See  450  and  530.] 

LOVE  TO  GOD. 

365.  Love  to  God  required. 

Mat.  22 : 37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  ail 
thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 

[See  266.] 

366.  Why  shoidd  we  love  God  ? 

Ps.  95  : 3 The  Lord  is  a great  God,  and  a great  King  above 
all  gods. 

99 : 9 Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  hill ; 
for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

107  : 8 Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 

148  : 13  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord : for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent ; his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

367.  Spurious  love  to  God. 

Ps.  106 : 10  And  he  saved  them  from  the  hand  of  him  that 
hated  them,  and  redeemed  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 
11  And  the  waters  covered  their  enemies:  there  was  not  one 
of  them  left.  12  Then  believed  they  his  words ; they  sang 
his  praise.  13  They  soon  forgat  his  works,  they  waited  not 
for*  his  counsel : 14  But  lusted  exceedingly  in  the  wilderness, 
and  tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

Jer.  3 : 10  Her  treacherous  sister  Judah  hath  not  turned  unto 
me  with  her  whole  heart,  but  feignedly,  saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  33:31  And  they  come  unto  thee  as  the  people  cometh, 
and  they  sit  before  thee  as  my  people,  and  they  hear  thy  words, 
but  they  will  not  do  them : for  with  their  mouth  they  shew 
much  love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness. 

Jn.  6:26  Jesus  answered  them  and  said,  Verily,  verily,  I say 
unto  you,  Ye  seek  me,  not  because  ye  saw  the  miracles,  but 
because  ye  did  eat  of  the  loaves,  and  were  filled. 

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LOVE  TO  MAN. 


368 


An  essential  Duty. 


LOVE  TO  MAN 

368.  Love  to  man  an  essential  duty. 

Lev.  19 : 34  But  the  stranger  that  dwelleth  with  you  shall 
be  unto  you  as  one  born  among  you,  and  thou  shalt  love  him 
as  thyself ; for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt : I am 
the  Lord  your  God. 

Rom,  13  : 8 Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another : 
for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law.  9 For  this, 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou 
shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Thou  shalt 
not  covet ; and  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it  is  briefly 
comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself.  10  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor : 
therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 

1 Cor.  13  : 1 Though  I speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and 
of  angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I am  become  as  sounding  brass, 
or  a tinkling  cymbal.  2 And  though  I have  the  gift  o/'prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge ; and  though 
I have  all  faith,  so  that  I could  remove  mountains,  and  have 
not  charity,  I am  nothing.  3 And  though  I bestow  all  my 
goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and  though  I give  my  body  to  be  burned, 
and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing.  13  And  now 
abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three ; but  the  greatest  of 
these  is  charity. 

16 : 14  Let  all  your  things  be  done  with  charity. 

Gal.  5 : 13  For,  brethren,  ye  have  been  called  unto  liberty ; 
only  use  not  liberty  for  an  occasion  to  the  flesh,  but  by  love 
serve  one  another.  14  For  all  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  word, 
even  in  this,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  22  But 
the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffering,  gentle- 
ness, goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temperance. 

Col.  3 : 14  And  above  all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which 
is  the  bond  of  perfectness. 

1 Th.  3 : 12  And  the  Lord  make  you  to  increase  and  abound 
in  love  one  toward  another,  and  toward  all  men , even  as  we. 
do  toward  you. 

Jam.  2 : 8 If  ye  fulfil  the  royal  law  according  to  the  scrip- 
ture, Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself,  ye  do  well: 
9 But  if  ye  have  respect  to  persons,  ye  commit  sin,  and  are 
convinced  of  the  law  as  transgressors. 


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Disinterested  Love  and  Self-denial. 

1 Pel.  4 : 8 And  above  all  things  have  fervent  charity  among 
yourselves : for  charity  shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins. 

369.  Love  disinterested  and  self-denial  required , exemplified , 
and  rewarded. 

Mat.  5:43  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy : 44  But  I say  unto 
you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to 
them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despitefully  use 
you,  and  persecute  you  ; 45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  : for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise 
on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and 
on  the  unjust.  46  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what 
reward  have  ye  ? do  not  even  the  publicans  the  same  ? 
47  And  if  ye  salute  your  brethren  only,  what  do  ye  more  than 
others  ? do  not  even  the  publicans  so  ? 

6 : 33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  righ- 
teousness, and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

7:12  Therefore  all  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men 
should  do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them : for  this  is  the  law 
and  the  prophets. 

16  : 24  Then  said  Jesus  unto  his  disciples,  If  any  man  will 
come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross, 
and  follow  me.  25  For  whosoever  will  save  his  life,  shall  lose 
it : and  whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my  sake,  shall  find  it. 
26  For  what  is  a man  profited,  if  he  shall  gain  the  whole  world, 
and  lose  his  own  soul  ? or  what  shall  a man  give  in  exchange 
for  his  soul  ? 

22 : 39  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself. 

Lk.  6:32  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  thank 
have  ye?  for  sinners  also  love  those  that  love  them.  33  And 
if  ye  do  good  to  them  which  do  good  to  you,  what  thank  have 
ye  ? for  sinners  also  do  even  the  same.  34  And  if  ye  lend  to 
them  of  whom  ye  hope  to  receive,  what  thank  have  ye  ? for 
sinners  also  lend  to  sinners,  to  receive  as  much  again.  35  But 
love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend,  hoping  for  nothing 
again. 

14:  26  If  any  man  come  to  me,  and  hate  not  his  father,  and 
mother,  and  wife,  and  children,  and  brethren,  and  sisters,  yea, 
and  his  own  life  also,  he  cannot  be  be  my  disciple.  33  So 
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369 


Disinterested  Love  and  Self-denial. 

likewise,  whosoever  he  be  of  you  that  forsaketh  not  all  that 
he  hath,  he  cannot  be  my  disciple. 

Rom.  15 : 1 We  then  that  are  strong  ought  to  bear  the  in- 
firmities of  the  weak,  and  not  to  please  ourselves.  2 Let 
every  one  of  us  please  his  neighbor  for  his  good  to  edification. 
3 For  even  Christ  pleased  not  himself;  but,  as  it  is  written, 
The  reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  thee  fell  on  me. 

1 Cor.  10 : 24  Let  no  man  seek  his  own,  but  every  man 
another’s  wealth.  33  Even  as  I please  all  men  in  ail  things,  not 
seeking  mine  own  profit,  but  the  profit  of  many,  that  they  may 
be  saved. 

13:4  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind ; charity  envieth 
not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up,  5 Doth  not 
behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  easily  pro- 
voked, thinketh  no  e.vil ; 6 Rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  re- 
joiceth  in  the  truth  ; 6 Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things, 
hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

2 Cor.  5 : 15  And  that  he  died  for  all,  that  they  which  live 
should  not  henceforth  live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  which 
died  for  them,  and  rose  again. 

1 Jn.  3 : 16  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God , because  he 
laid  down  his  life  for  us : and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives 
for  the  brethren. 

Examples. 

Ex.  32 : 31  And  Moses  returned  unto  the  Lord,  and  said, 
Oh,  this  people  have  sinned  a great  sin,  and  have  made  them 
gods  of  gold.  32  Yet  now,  if  thou  wilt  forgive  their  sin  : and 
if  not,  blot  me,  I pray  thee,  out  of  thy  book  which  thou  hast 
written.  33  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Whosoever  hath 
sinned  against  me,  him  will  I blot  out  of  my  book. 

2 S.  24  : 17  And  David  spake  unto  the  Lord  when  he  saw 
the  angel  that  smote  the  people,  and  said,  Lo,  I have  sinned, 
and  I have  done  wickedly : but  these  sheep,  what  have  they 
done  ? Let  thy  hand,  I pray  thee,  be  against  me,  and  against 
my  father’s  house. 

Job  1 : 9 Then  Satan  answered  the  Lord  and  said,  Doth 
Job  fear  God  for  nought  ? 

13:  15  Though  he  slay  me,  yet  will  I trust  in  him:  but  I 
will  maintain  mine  own  ways  before  him. 

Lk.  10:  33  But  a certain  Samaritan,  as  he  journeyed,  came 
where  he  was : and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had  compassion  on 

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Prevalence  of. 


him , 34  And  went  to  Aim,  and  bound  up  his  wounds,  pouring 
in  oil  and  wine,  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought 
him  to  an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him. 

Rom.  9 1 I say  the  truth  in  Christ,  I lie  not,  my  conscience 
also  bearing  me  witness  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  2 That  I have 
great  heaviness  and  continual  sorrow  in  my  heart.  3 For  I 
could  wish  that  myself  were  accursed  from  Christ,  for  my 
brethren,  my  kinsmen  according  to  the  flesh. 

2 Cor.  8 : 9 For  ye  know  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  though  he  was  rich,  yet  for  your  sakes  he  became  poor, 
that  ye  through  his  poverty  might  be  rich. 

12  : 14  Behold,  the  third  time  I am  ready  to  come  to  you ; 
and  I will  not  be  burdensome  to  you  : for  I seek  not  yours,  but 
you.  [See  271.] 

Rewarded. 

Aik.  10  : 28  Then  Peter  began  to  say  unto  him,  Lo,  we  have 
left  all,  and  have  followed  thee.  29  And  Jesus  answered  and 
said,  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  There  is  no  man  that  hath  left 
house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or 
children,  or  lands,  for  my  sake,  and  the  gospel’s,  30  But  he 
shall  receive  an  hundred-fold  now  in  this  time,  houses,  and 
brethren,  and  sisters,  and  mothers,  and  children,  and  lands, 
with  persecutions  ; and  in  the  world  to  come,  eternal  life. 

LYING. 

370.  Lying  prevalent . 

Is.  59 : 3 For  your  hands  are  defiled  with  blood,  and  your 
fingers  with  iniquity ; your  lips  have  spoken  lies,  your  tongue 
hath  muttered  perverseness.  4 None  calleth  for  justice,  nor 
any  pleadeth  for  truth : they  trust  in  vanity,  and  speak  lies  ; 
they  conceive  mischief,  and  bring  forth  iniquity.  13  In  trans- 
gressing and  lying  against  the  Lord,  and  departing  away  from 
our  God,  speaking  oppression  and  revolt,  conceiving  and  utter- 
ing from  the  heart  words  of  falsehood.  14  And  judgment  is 
turned  away  backward,  and  justice  standeth  afar  off:  for  truth 
is  fallen  in  the  street,  and  equity  cannot  enter. 

Jer.  9:2  Oh  that  I had  in  the  wilderness  a lodging-place 
of  way-faring  men  ; that  I might  leave  my  people,  and  go  from 
them ! for  they  be  all  adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous 
men.  3 And  they  bend  their  tongues  like  their  bow  for  lies : 
but  they  are  not  valiant  for  the  truth  upon  the  earth ; for  they 
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Forbidden. 

proceed  from  evil  to  evil,  and  they  know  not  me,  saith  the  Lord. 
4 Take  ye  heed  every  one  of  his  neighbor,  and  trust  ye  not  in 
any  brother  : for  every  brother  will  utterly  supplant,  and  every 
neighbor  will  walk  with  slanders.  5 And  they  will  deceive 
every  one  his  neighbor,  and  will  not  speak  the  truth  : they  have 
taught  their  tongue  to  speak  lies,  and  weary  themselves  to 
commit  iniquity.  6 Thine  habitation  is  in  the  midst  of  deceit; 
through  deceit  they  refuse  to  know  me,  saith  the  Lord.  8 Their 
tongue  is  as  an  arrow  shot  out ; it  speaketh  deceit : one  speak- 
eth  peaceably  to  his  neighbor  with  his  mouth,  but  in  heart  he 
layeth  his  wait. 

Hos.  4:  1 Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  children  of  Israel: 
for  the  Lord  hath  a controversy  with  the  inhabitants  of  the 
land,  because  there  is  no  truth,  nor  mercy,  nor  knowledge  of 
God  in  the  land.  2 By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and 
stealing,  and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood 
toucheth  blood. 

Mic.  6:12  For  the  rich  men  thereof  are  full  of  violence,  and 
the  inhabitants  thereof  have  spoken  lies,  and  their  tongue  is 
deceitful  in  their  mouth. 

Jn.  8:44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of 
your  father  ye  will  do  : he  was  a murderer  from  the  beginning, 
and  abode  not  in  the  truth ; because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own : for  he  is  a 
liar,  and  the  father  of  it. 

371.  Lying  forbidden — Punishment  of. 

Ex.  20 : 16  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

Lev.  19:11  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither 
lie  one  to  another.  12  And  ye  shall  not  swear  by  my  name 
falsely,  neither  shalt  thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God  : I am 
the  Lord. 

Ps.  34 : 13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speak- 
ing guile. 

Pr.  4:24  Put  away  from  thee  a fro  ward  mouth,  and  per- 
verse lips  put  far  from  thee. 

Ep.  4 : 25  Wherefore  putting  away  lying,  speak  every  man 
truth  with  his  neighbor : for  we  are  members  one  of  another. 

Col.  3 : 9 Lie  not  one  to  another,  seeing  that  ye  have  put  off 
the  old  man  with  his  deeds. 


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Punishment  of. 

1 Pet.  3 : 10  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let 
nim  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

Punishment  of. 

Ps.  5 : 6 Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing : the 
Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

55 : 23  But  thou,  O God,  shalt  bring  them  down  into  the  pit 
of  destruction  : bloody  and  deceitful  men  shall  not  live  out  half 
their  days  ; but  I will  trust  in  thee. 

59 : 12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth  and  the  words  of  their 
lips  let  them  even  be  taken  in  their  pride : and  for  cursing  and 
lying  which  they  speak.  13  Consume  them  in  wrath,  consume 
them , that  they  may  not  be  : and  let  them  know  that  God  ruleth 
in  Jacob  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

63:11  But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God;  everyone  that 
sweareth  by  him  shall  glory:  but  the  mouth  of  them  that 
speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Pr.  6 : 16  These  six  things  doth  the  Lord  hate ; yea,  seven 
are  an  abomination  unto  him : 17  A proud  look,  a lying 
tongue,  and  hands  that  shed  innocent  blood,  18  A heart  that 
deviseth  wicked  imaginations,  feet  that  be  swift  in  running  to 
mischief,  19  A false  witness  that  speaketh  lies,  and  him  that 
soweth  discord  among  brethren. 

10 : 18  He  that  hideth  hatred  with  lying  lips,  and  he  that 
uttereth  a slander,  is  a fool. 

12  : 19  The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  established  for  ever : but  a 
lying  tongue  is  but  for  a moment.  22  Lying  lips  are  abomi- 
nation to  the  Lord  : but  they  that  deal  truly  are  his  delight. 

19 : 5 A false  witness  shall  not  be  unpunished,  and  he  that 
speaketh  lies  shall  not  escape.  9 A false  witness  shall  not  be 
unpunished,  and  he  that  speaketh  lies  shall  perish. 

Is.  28  : 15  Because  ye  have  said,  We  have  made  a covenant 
with  death,  and  with  hell  are  we  at  agreement;  when  the 
overflowing  scourge  shall  pass  through,  it  shall  not  come  unto 
us : for  we  have  made  lies  our  refuge,  and  under  falsehood 
have  we  hid  ourselves : 16  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord 

God,  Behold,  I lay  in  Zion  for  a foundation  a stone,  a tried 
stone,  a precious  corner  stone , a sure  foundation  : he  that  be- 
lieveth  shall  not  make  haste.  17  Judgment  also  will  I lay  to 
the  line,  and  righteousness  to  the  plummet : and  the  hail  shall 
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His  Origin,  Powers,  and  Dignity. 

sweep  away  the  refuge  of  lies,  and  the  waters  shall  overflow 
the  hiding-place. 

Ac.  5:3  But  Peter  said,  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  filled 
thine  heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  keep  back  part  of 
the  price  of  the  land  ? 4 While  it  remained,  was  it  not  thine 

own  ? and  after  it  was  sold,  was  it  not  in  thine  own  power  ? 
why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thine  heart  ? thou  hast 
not  lied  unto  men,  but  unto  God.  5 And  Ananias  hearing  these 
words,  fell  down,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And  great  fear 
came  on  all  them  that  heard  these  things. 

Rev.  21 : 8 But  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abom- 
inable, and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and 
idolaters,  and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which 
burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone : which  is  the  second  death. 

22 : 15  For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whore- 
mongers, and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth 
and  maketh  a lie. 

Ps.  62:3,  4.  Pr.  21 : 6.  Zee.  8 : 16,  17. 

MAN. 

372.  Mari's  origin , powers , and  dignity. 

1.  Man's  common  origin  and  formation  in  the  divine  image. 

Gen.  1:27  So  God  created  man  in  his  own  image,  in  the 
image  of  God  created  he  him  ; male  and  female  created  he 
them.  28  And  God  blessed  them,  and  God  said  unto  them, 
Be  fruitful,  and  multiply,  and  replenish  the  earth,  and  subdue 
it : and  have  dominion  over  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  over  the 
fowl  of  the  air,  and  over  every  living  thing  that  moveth  upon 
the  earth. 

Mai.  2:10  Have  we  not  all  one  father  ? hath  not  one  God 
created  ns  ? why  do  we  deal  treacherously  every  man  against 
his  brother,  by  profaning  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ? 

Ac.  17  : 26  And  hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men 
for  to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hath  determined 
the  times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habitation. 
28  For  in  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being  ; as  cer- 
tain also  of  your  own  poets  have  said,  For  we  are  also  his  off- 
spring. 29  Forasmuch  then  as  we  are  the  offspring  of  God, 
we  ought  not  to  think  that  the  Godhead  is  like  unto  gold,  or 
silver,  or  stone,  graven  by  art  and  man’s  device. 

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His  Origin,  Powers,  and  Dignity. 

2.  Man's  power  of  intuition , or  common  sense  perception  of  self-evident  truths. 

Job  32  : 8 Bat  there  is  a spirit  in  man  : and  the  inspiration 
of  the  Almighty  giveth  them  understanding. 

Is.  43 : 8 Bring  forth  the  blind  people  that  have  eyes,  and 
the  deaf  that  have  ears. 

Ezk.  12:2  Son  of  man,  thon  dwellest  in  the  midst  of  a re- 
bellious house,  which  have  eyes  to  see,  and  see  not ; they  have 
ears  to  hear,  and  hear  not : for  they  are  a rebellious  house. 

Lk.  12 : 57  Yea,  and  why  even  of  yourselves  judge  ye  not 
what  is  right  ? 

Rom.  1 : 19  Because  that  which  may  be  known  of  God,  is 
manifest  in  them  ; for  God  hath  shewed  it  unto  them. 

2 : 14  For  when  the  Gentiles,  which  have  not  the  law,  do  by 
nature  the  things  contained  in  the  law,  these  having  not  the 
law,  are  a law  unto  themselves.  15  Which  shew  the  work  of 
the  law  written  in  their  hearts,  their  conscience  also  bearing 
witness,  and  their  thoughts  the  mean  while  accusing,  or  else 
excusing  one  another. 

3.  Man's  power  of  reason,  or  capacity  for  endless  progress. 

Pr.  18  : 1 Through  desire,  a man,  having  separated  himself 
seeketh  and  intermeddleth  with  all  wisdom. 

Rom.  1:20  For  the  invisible  things  of  him  from  the  creation 
of  the  world  are  clearly  seen,  being  understood  by  the  things 
that  are  made,  even  his  eternal  power  and  Godhead ; so  that 
they  are  without  excuse. 

Heb.  5 : 12  For  when  for  the  time  ye  ought  to  be  teachers, 
ye  have  need  that  one  teach  you  again  which  he  the  first  prin- 
ciples of  the  oracles  of  God ; and  are  become  such  as  have 
need  of  milk,  and  not  of  strong  meat.  13  For  every  one  that 
useth  milk,  is  unskilful  in  the  word  of  righteousness : for  he  is 
a babe.  14  But  strong  meat  belongeth  to  them  that  are  of  full 
age,  even  those  who  by  reason  of  use  have  their  senses  exer- 
cised to  discern  both  good  and  evil. 

6 : 1 Therefore  leaving  the  principles  of  the  doctrine  of 
Christ,  let  us  go  on  unto  perfection. 

4.  Man's  immortality. 

Ec.  3 : 21  Who  knoweth  the  spirit  of  man  that  goeth  up- 
ward, and  the  spirit  of  the  beast  that  goeth  downward  to  the 
earth  7 

12  : 7 Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  as  it  was  : and 
the  spirit  shall  return  unto  God  who  gave  it. 

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373 


Instituted  and  recommended. 

Mat.  10:28  And  fear  not  them  which  kill  the  body,  but  are 
not  able  to  kill  the  soul : but  rather  fear  him  which  is  able  to 
destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell. 

22 : 30  For  in  the  resurrection  they  neither  marry,  nor  are 
given  in  marriage,  but  are  as  the  angels  of  God  in  heaven. 

Lk.  20  : 37  Now  that  the  dead  are  raised,  even  Moses  shewed 
at  the  bush,  when  he  calleth  the  Lord  the  God  of  Abraham, 
and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob.  38  For  he  is  not 
a God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the  living. 

Jn.  10:27  My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I know  them,  and 
they  follow  me : 28  And  I give  unto  them  eternal  life ; and 
they  shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any  pluck  them  out  of 
my  hand. 

Rom.  2 : 6 Who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his 
deeds : 7 To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-doing, 
seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality ; eternal  life. 

1 Cor.  15  : 53  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption, 
and  this  mortal  must  put  on  immortality. 

2 Tim.  1 : 10  But  is  now  made  manifest  by  the  appearing  of 
our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  abolished  death,  and  hath 
brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through  the  gospel. 

[F or  a view  of  the  future  glory  and  dignity  of  the  saints,  see 
Heaven.] 

MARRIAGE. 

373.  Marriage  instituted  and  recommended. 

Gen.  2:18  And  the  Lord  God  said,  It  is  not  good  that  the 
man  should  be  alone : I will  make  him  an  help  meet  for  him. 
21  And  the  Lord  God  caused  a deep  sleep  to  fall  upon  Adam, 
and  he  slept ; and  he  took  one  of  his  ribs,  and  closed  up  the 
flesh  instead  thereof : 22  And  the  rib,  which  the  Lord  God 
had  taken  from  man,  made  he  a woman,  and  brought  her  unto 
the  man. 

Pr.  18  : 22  Whoso  findeth  a wife,  findetli  a good  thing , and 
obtaineth  favor  of  the  Lord. 

Ep.  5 : 31  For  this  cause  shall  a man  leave  his  father  and 
mother,  and  shall  be  joined  unto  his  wife,  and  they  two  shall 
be  one  flesh. 

1 Tim.  4 : 1 Now  the  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the 
latter  times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to 
seducing  spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils ; 2 Speaking  lies  in 

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374,  375 


MARRIAGE. 


Requisites  for — Mutual  Duties. 

hypocrisy,  having  their  conscience  seared  with  a hot  iron ; 
3 Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain  from 
meats,  which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with  thanksgiv- 
ing of  them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth. 

1 Tim.  3 : 2 A bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospi- 
tality, apt  to  teach. 

5 : 14  I will  therefore  that  the  younger  women  marry,  bear 
children,  guide  the  house,  give  none  occasion  to  the  adversary 
to  speak  reproachfully.  15  For  some  are  already  turned  aside 
after  Satan. 

Heb.  13- : 4 Marriage  is  honorable  in  all,  and  the  bed  unde- 
filed : but  whoremongers  and  adulterers  God  will  judge.  Ps 
68:63  and  107  : 41,  42.  1 Cor.  7 : 2. 

374.  Requisites  for  a happy  marriage. 

Gen.  6 : 2 That  the  sons  of  God  saw  the  daughters  of  men 
that  they  were  fair ; and  they  took  them  wives  of  all  which 
they  chose.  3 And  the  Lord  said,  My  Spirit  shall  not  always 
strive  with  man,  for  that  he  also  is  flesh : yet  his  days  shall  be 
an  hundred  and  twenty  years. 

Dt.  7:3  Neither  shalt  thou  make  marriages  with  them  : thy 
daughter  thou  shalt  not  give  unto  his  son,  nor  his  daughter 
shalt  thou  take  unto  thy  son.  4 For  they  will  turn  away  thy 
son  from  following  me,  that  they  may  serve  other  gods : so  will 
the  anger  of  the  Lord  be  kindled  against  you,  and  destroy 
thee  suddenly. 

Am.  3 : 3 Can  two  walk  together,  except  they  be  agreed  ? 

1 Cor.  7 : 39  The  wife  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as  her 
husband  liveth  ; but  if  her  husband  be  dead,  she  is  at  liberty 
to  be  married  to  whom  she  will ; only  in  the  Lord. 

2 Cor.  6 : 14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  un- 
believers : for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  un- 
righteousness? and  what  communion  hath  light  with  darkness? 

375.  Mutual  duties  of  husbands  and  wives. 

Ep.  5:21  Submitting  yourselves  one  to  another  in  the  fear 
of  God.  22  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  hus- 
bands, as  unto  the  Lord.  23  For  the  husband  is  the  head  of 
the  wife,  even  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  church : and  he  is 
the  Savior  of  the  body.  24  Therefore  as  the  church  is  sub- 
ject unto  Christ,  so  tet  the  wives  be  to  their  own  husbands  in 
328 


MARRIAGE. 


376,  377 


Polygamy — Divorce . 

every  thing.  25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ 
also  loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it ; 28  So  ought 
men  to  love  their  wives,  as  their  own  bodies.  He  that  loveth 
his  wife  loveth  himself.  33  Nevertheless,  let  every  one  of  you 
in  particular  so  love  his  wife  even  as  himself:  and  the  wife  see 
that  she  reverence  her  husband. 

Tit.  2:4  That  they  may  teach  the  young  women  to  be  so- 
ber, to  love  their  husbands,  to  love  their  children,  5 To  he  dis- 
creet, chaste,  keepers  at  home,  good,  obedient  to  their  own 
husbands,  that  the  word  of  God  be  not  blasphemed. 

[See  Females,  192.] 

376.  Polygamy. 

Dt.  17  : 15  Thou  shall  in  any  wise  set  him  king  over  thee 
whom  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose : one  from  among  thy 
brethren  shalt  thou  set  king  over  thee:  thou  mayest  not  set  a 
stranger  over  thee,  which  is  not  thy  brother.  17  Neither  shall 
he  multiply  wives  to  himself,  that  his  heart  turn  not  away : 
neither  shall  he  greatly  multiply  to  himself  silver  and  gold. 

1 K.  11 : 1 But  king  Solomon  loved  many  strange  women. 
3 And  he  had  seven  hundred  wives,  princesses,  and  three 
hundred  concubines:  and  his  wives  turned  away  his  heart. 

Mai.  2:15  And  did  not  he  make  one?  Yet  had  he  the 
residue  of  the  Spirit.  And  wherefore  one  ? That  he  might 
seek  a godly  seed.  Therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  and  let 
none  deal  treacherously  against  the  wife  of  his  youth. 

Mat.  19  : 9 And  I say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  put  away 
his  wife,  except  it  he  for  fornication,  and  shall  marry  another, 
committeth  adultery : and  whoso  marrieth  her  which  is  put 
away,  doth  commit  adultery. 

Mk.  10:11  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Whosoever  shall  put 
away  his  wife,  and  marry  another,  committeth  adultery  against 
her.  12  And  if  a woman  shall  put  away  her  husband,  and  be 
married  to  another,  she  committeth  adultery. 

1 Tim.  3:2  A bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife.  12  Let  the  deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one 
wife,  ruling  their  children  and  their  own  houses  well. 

377.  Divorce. 

Mai.  2:15  And  did  nat  he  make  one?  Yet  had  he  the 
residue  of  the  Spirit.  And  wherefore  one  ? That  he  might 
seek  a godly  seed.  Therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  and  let 

28*  329 


S78 


MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


Appointed. 

none  deal  treacherously  against  the  wife  of  his  youth.  16  For 
the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel,  saith,  that  he  hateth  putting 
away : for  one  covereth  violence  with  his  garment,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts  : therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  that  ye  deal 
not  treacherously. 

Mat.  19:4  And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Have  ye 
not  read,  that  he  which  made  them  at  the  beginning,  made 
them  male  and  female,  5 And  said,  For  this  cause  shall  a man 
leave  father  and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his  wife : and 
they  twain  shall  be  one  flesh  ? 6 Wherefore  they  are  no  more 
twain,  but  one  flesh.  What  therefore  God  hath  joined  to- 
gether, let  not  man  put  asunder.  8 He  saith  unto  them, 
Moses,  because  of  the  hardness  of  your  hearts,  suffered  you  to 
put  away  your  wives : but  from  the  beginning  it  was  not  so. 
9 And  I say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  ex- 
cept it  he  for  fornication,  and  shall  marry  another,  committeth 
adultery : and  whoso  marrieth  her  which  is  put  away,  doth 
commit  adultery.  Mk.  10  : 2 — 12. 

Lk.  16  : 18  Whosoever  putteth  away  his  wife,  and  marrieth 
another,  committeth  adultery  ; and  whosoever  marrieth  her 
that  is  put  away  from  her  husband,  committeth  adultery. 

Rom.  7 : 2 For  the  woman  which  hath  an  husband,  is 
bound  by  the  law  to  her  husband  so  long  as  he  liveth ; but  if 
the  husband  be  dead,  she  is  loosed  from  the  law  of  her  hus- 
band. 3 So  then,  if  while  her  husband  liveth,  she  be  married 
to  another  man,  she  shall  be  called  an  adulteress : but  if  her 
husband  be  dead,  she  is  free  from  that  law ; so  that  she  is  no 
adulteress,  though  she  be  married  to  another  man. 

1 Cor.  7:10  And  unto  the  married  I command,  yet  not  I, 
but  the  Lord,  Let  not  the  wife  depart  from  her  husband : 
11  But  and  if  she  depart,  let  her  remain  unmarried,  or  be  rec- 
onciled to  her  husband : and  let  not  the  husband  put  away  his 
wife. 


MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

378.  Means  of  grace  appointed . 

Pr.  6 : 23  For  the  commandment  is  a lamp , and  the  law  is 
light ; and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life. 

Ec.  11 : 6 In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening 
withhold  not  thine  hand  : for  thou  knowest  not  whether  si  all 
330 


MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


379,  380 


Necessary — Required. 

prosper,  either  this  or  that,  or  whether  they  both  shall  he  alike 
good. 

Mat.  20 : 1 For  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a man 
that  is  an  householder,  which  went  out  early  in  the  morning 
to  hire  laborers  into  his  vineyard. 

Mk.  4 : 14  The  sower  soweth  the  word. 

Lk.  10  : 2 Therefore  said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest  truly  is 
great,  but  the  laborers  are  few ; pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord 
of  the  harvest,  that  he  would  send  forth  laborers  into  his 
harvest. 

Jn.  4 : 35  Say  not  ye,  There  are  yet  four  months,  and  then 
cometh  harvest  ? behold,  I say  unto  you,  Lift  up  your  eyes, 
and  look  on  the  fields  ; for  they  are  white  already  to  harvest. 
36  And  he  that  reapeth  receiveth  wages,  and  gathereth  fruit 
unto  life  eternal : that  both  he  that  soweth,  and  he  that  reap- 
eth, may  rejoice  together. 

1 Cor.  3:8  Now  he  that  planteth  and  he  that  watereth  are 
one : and  every  man  shall  receive  his  own  reward,  according 
to  his  own  labor.  9 For  we  are  laborers  together  with  God. 

[See  Bible,  39.  J 

379.  Means  of  grace  necessary. 

Ezk.  33 : 8 When  I say  unto  the  wicked,  O wicked  man , 
thou  shalt  surely  die ; if  thou  dost  not  speak  to  warn  the  wicked 
from  his  way,  that  wicked  man  shall  die  in  his  iniquity ; but 
his  blood  will  I require  at  thy  hand. 

36 : 37  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  yet  for  this  be  in- 
quired of  by  the  house  of  Israel,  to  do  it  for  them ; I will  in- 
crease them  with  men  like  a flock. 

Rom.  10  : 14  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they 
have  not  believed  ? and  how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom 
they  have  not  heard?  and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a 
preacher?  15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they  be 
sent  ? 17  So  then  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by  the 

word  of  God. 

1 Cor.  1:21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the  world 
by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by  the  foolishness  of 
preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

380.  Use  of  means  required  and  encouraged. 

Ps.  126  : 5 They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  6 He 
that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious  seed,  shalJ 

331 


381,  382 


MEANS  of  GRACE. 


Superiority  of  the  True— Effectually  used. 

doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves 
with  him. 

Pr.  li  i IS  The  wicked  worketh  a deceitful  work : but  to  him 
that  soweth  righteousness  shall  be  a sure  reward.  30  The 
fruit  of  the  righteous  is  a tree  of  life ; and  he  that  winneth 
souls  is  wise. 

Dan.  12 : 3 And  they  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  bright- 
ness of  the  firmament ; and  they  that  turn  many  to  righteous- 
ness, as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

381.  True  means  of  grace  superior  to  all  other  means . 

Jer.  23 : 28  The  prophet  that  hath  a dream,  let  him  tell 
a dream  ; and  he  that  hath  my  word,  let  him  speak  my  word 
faithfully.  What  is  the  chaff  to  the  wheat  ? saith  the  Lord. 
29  Is  not  my  word  like  as  a fire  ? saith  the  Lord  ; and  like  a 
hammer  that  breaketh  the  rock  in  pieces? 

Lk.  16  : 31  And  he  said  unto  him,  If  they  hear  not  Moses 
and  the  prophets,  neither  will  they  be  persuaded,  though  one 
rose  from  the  dead. 

2 Cor.  10  : 4 (For  the  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal, 
but  mighty  through  God  to  the  pulling  down  of  strong  holds.) 

Heb.  4 : 12  For  the  word  of  God  is  quick,  and  powerful,  and 
sharper  than  any  two-edged  sword,  piercing  even  to  the  divi- 
ding asunder  of  soul  and  spirit,  and  of  the  joints  and  marrow, 
and  is  a discerner  of  the  thoughts  and  intents  of  the  heart. 

382.  Effectual  use  of  means. 

Is.  66  : 8 Who  hath  heard  such  a thing  ? who  hath  seen  such 
things  ? shall  the  earth  be  made  to  bring  forth  in  one  day  ? or 
shall  a nation  be  born  at  once  ? for  as  soon  as  Zion  travailed, 
she  brought  forth  her  children. 

Mk.  1 : 17  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Come  ye  after  me,  and 
I will  make  you  to  become  fishers  of  men. 

Lk.  1 : 16  And  many  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  he  [John-] 
turn  to  the  Lord  their  God. 

Jn.  17 : 20  Neither  pray  I for  these  alone  ; but  for  them  also 
which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their  word. 

Ac.  14 : 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that  they  went 
both  together  into  the  synagogue  of  the  Jews,  and  so  spake 
that  a great  multitude,  both  of  the  Jews,  and  also  of  the  Greeks 
believed. 

332 


MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


383,  384 


Success  from  God — Different  Effects. 

Gal.  4:19  My  little  children,  of  whom  I travail  in  birth 
again,  until  Christ  be  formed  in  you. 

1 Cor.  4 : 15  For  though  ye  have  ten  thousand  instructors  m 
Christ,  yet  have  ye  not  many  fathers : for  in  Christ  Jesus  I 
have  begotten  you  through  the  gospel. 

Philemon  10  I beseech  thee  for  my  son  Onesimus,  whom 
1 have  begotten  in  my  bonds. 

Jam.  5 : 20  Let  him  know,  that  he  which  converteth  the  sin- 
ner from  the  error  of  his  way  shall  save  a soul  from  death,  and 
shall  hide  a multitude  of  sins. 

383.  Dependence  in  using-  means  effectually. 

Ps.  51 : 12  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation ; and 
uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit.  13  Then  will  I teach  trans- 
gressors thy  ways ; and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Zee.  4 : 6 Then  he  answered  and  spake  unto  me,  saying, 
This  is  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto  Zerubbabel,  saying,  Not  by 
might,  nor  by  power,  but  by  my  Spirit,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Mat.  15 : 13  But  he  answered  and  said,  Every  plant,  which 
my  heavenly  Father  hath  not  planted,  shall  be  rooted  up. 

Jn.  15  : 5 I am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches : He  that  abi- 
deth  in  me,  and  I in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit : 
for  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

1 Cor.  3:61  have  planted,  Apollos  watered : but  God  gave 
the  increase.  7 So  then,  neither  is  he  thatplanteth  any  thing, 
neither  he  that  watereth : but  God  that  giveth  the  increase. 
9 For  we  are  laborers  together  with  God : ye  are  God’s  hus- 
bandry, ye  are  God’s  building. 

2 Tim.  2 : 25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves ; if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance  to 
the  acknowledging  of  the  truth. 

384.  The  means  of  grace  have  very  different  effects . 

Is.  28 : 13  But  the  word  of  the  Lord  was  unto  them,  pre- 
cept upon  precept,  precept  upon  precept:  line  upon  line,  line 
upon  line  ; here  a little,  and  there  a little ; that  they  might  go, 
and  fall  backward,  and  be  broken,  and  snared,  and  taken. 

Mk.  4 : 3 Hearken  ; Behold,  there  went  out  a sower  to  sow. 
4 Audit  came  to  pass  as  he  sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way-side, 
and  the  fowls  of  the  air  came  and  devoured  it  up.  5 And 
some  fell  on  stony  ground,  where  it  had  not  much  eaith;  and 
immediately  it  sprang  up,  because  it  had  no  depth  of  earth: 

333 


385,  386 


MEANS  OF  GRACE MEEKNESS. 


Incorrigible  Persons — Meekness,  required,  and  exemplified. 

6 But  when  the  sun  was  up,  it  was  scorched  ; and  because  it 
had  no  root,  it  withered  away.  7 And  some  fell  among  thorns, 
and  the  thorns  grew  up,  and  choked  it,  and  it  yielded  no  fruit 
8 And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  did  yield  fruit  that 
sprang  up,  and  increased,  and  brought  forth,  some  thirty,  and 
some  sixty,  and  some  an  hundred. 

2 Cor.  2 : 15  For  we  are  unto  God  a sweet  savor  of  Christ, 
in  them  that  are  saved,  and  in  them  that  perish : 16  To  the 
one  we  are  the  savor  of  death  unto  death ; and  to  the  other  the 
savor  of  life  unto  life.  And  who  is  sufficient  for  these  things? 

Heb.  4 : 2 For  unto  us  was  the  gospel  preached,  as  well  as 
unto  them  : but  the  word  preached  did  not  profit  them,  not 
being  mixed  with  faith  in  them  that  heard  it . Mic.  2 : 7. 

385.  Are  there  any  whom  we  cannot  expect  to  benefit  by  the 
use  of  means  ? 

Pr.  9 : 7 He  that  reproveth  a scorner  getteth  to  himself 
shame : and  he  that  rebuketh  a wicked  man  getteth  himself  a 
blot. 

13 : 1 A wise  son  heareth  his  father’s  instruction : but  a 
scorner  heareth  not  rebuke. 

14 : 7 Go  from  the  presence  of  a foolish  man,  when  thou 
perceivest  not  in  him  the  lips  of  knowledge. 

23  : 9 Speak  not  in  the  ears  of  a fool : for  he  will  despise  the 
wisdom  of  thy  words. 

Mat.  7 : 6 Give  not  that  which  is  holy  unto  the  dogs,  neither 
cast  ye  your  pearls  before  swine,  lest  they  trample  them  under 
their  feet,  and  turn  again  and  rend  you. 

1 Jn.  5:  16  If  any  man  see  his  brother  sin  a sin  which  is  not 
unto  death,  he  shall  ask,  and  he  shall  give  him  life  for  them 
that  sin  not  unto  death.  There  is  a sin  unto  death:  I do  not 
say  that  he  shall  pray  for  it. 

MEEKNESS. 

386.  Meekness  required , encouraged- , and  exemplified . 

Zep.  2 : 3 Seek  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  meek  of  the  earth, 
which  have  wrought  his  judgment ; seek  righteousness,  seek 
meekness : it  may  be  ye  shall  be  hid  in  the  day  of  the  Lord’s 
anger. 

Mat.  10 : 16  Behold,  I send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves  : be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves. 


334 


MEEKNESS. 


386 


Required,  encouraged,  and  exemplified. 

Gal.  6 : 1 Brethren,  if  a man  be  overtaken  in  a fault,  ye 
which  are  spiritual,  restore  such  a one  in  the  spirit  of  meek- 
ness ; considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 

Ep.  4:11  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
8 With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love ; 3 Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. 

Col.  3 : 12  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and 
beloved,  bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind, 
meekness,  long-suffering ; 13  Forbearing  one  another,  and  for- 
giving one  another,  if  any  man  have  a quarrel  against  any: 
even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 

1 Tim.  6:11  But  thou,  O man  of  God,  flee  these  things; 
and  follow  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience, 
meekness. 

2 Tim.  2:25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves  ; if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance  to 
the  acknowledging  of  the  truth. 

1 Pet.  3 : 3 Whose  adorning  let  it  not  be  that  outward 
adorning  of  plaiting  the  hair,  and  of  wearing  of  gold,  or  of 
putting  on  of  apparel ; 4 But  let  it  be  the  hidden  man  of  the 
heart,  in  that  which  is  not  corruptible,  even  the  ornament  of  a 
meek  and  quiet  spirit,  which  is  in  the  sight  of  God  of  great  price. 

Encouraged. 

Ps.  25:9  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment:  and  the 
meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 

37  : 11  But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth,  and  shall  de- 
light themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

76  : 8 Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from  heaven  ; 
the  earth  feared,  and  was  still,  9 When  God  arose  to  judg- 
ment, to  save  all  the  meek  of  the  earth. 

147  : 6 The  Lord  lifted  up  the  meek  : he  caste th  the  wicked 
down  to  the  ground. 

149 : 4 For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people : he  will 
beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

Ec.  7 : 8 Better  is  the  end  of  a thing  than  the  beginning 
thereof : and  the  patient  in  spirit  is  better  than  the  proud  in 
spirit. 

Mat.  5 : 5 Blessed  are  the  meek : for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 


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Upon  this  Earth. 

Examples  of. 

Ac.  7 : 59  And  they  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God , and 
saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 

1 Cor.  4 : 12  And  labor,  working  with  our  own  hands. 
Being  reviled,  we  bless ; being  persecuted,  we  suffer  it. 

Heb.  10  : 34  For  ye  had  compassion  of  me  in  my  bonds,  and 
took  joyfully  the  spoiling  of  your  goods,  knowing  in  your- 
selves that  ye  have  in  heaven  a better  and  an  enduring  sub- 
stance. 35  Cast  not  away  therefore  your  confidence  which 
hath  great  recompense  of  reward. 

Jam.  5 : 6 Ye  have  condemned  and  killed  the  just ; and  he 
doth  not  resist  you.  [See  196,  428,  429,  and  599.] 

MILLENNIUM. 

3S7.  Will  there  he  a millennium  of  holiness  and  happiness 
upon  this  earth  ? 

Gen.  22 : 18  And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the 
earth  be  blessed;  because  thou  hast  obeyed  my  voice. 

Ps.  22 : 27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and 
turn  unto  the  Lord  : and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall 
worship  before  thee. 

37 : 11  But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth,  and  shall  de- 
light themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

72  : 6 He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 
grass:  as  showers  that  water  the  earth.  7 In  his  days  shall 
the  righteous  flourish:  11  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before 
him:  all  nations  shall  serve  him.  17  His  name  shall  endure 
for  ever : his  name  shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun  : and 
men  shall  be  blessed  in  him:  all  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

86 : 9 All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O Lord  ; and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

Is.  2:2  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days,  that  the 
mountain  of  the  Lord’s  house  shall  be  established  in  the  top 
of  the  mountains,  and  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills;  and  all 
nations  shall  flow  unto  it.  4 And  he  shall  judge  among  the 
nations,  and  shall  rebuke  many  people : and  they  shall  beat 
their  swords  into  plough-shares,  and  their  spears  into  pruning- 
hooks : nation  shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  nation,  neither 
shall  they  learn  war  any  more.  17  And  the  loftiness  of  man 
shall  be  bowed  down,  and  the  haughtiness  of  men  shall  be 
made  low : and  the  Lord  alone  shall  be  exalted  in  that  day- 
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387 


Upon  this  Earth. 

20  In  that  day  a man  shall  cast  his  idols  of  silver,  and  his 
idols  of  gold,  which  they  made  each  one  for  himself  to  worship, 
to  the  moles  and  to  the  bats. 

25 : 6 And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  Lord  of  hosts  make 
unto  all  people  a feast  of  fat  things,  a feast  of  wines  on  the 
lees ; of  fat  things  full  of  marrow,  of  wines  on  the  lees  well 
refined.  7 And  he  will  destroy  in  this  mountain  the  lace  of 
the  covering  cast  over  all  people,  and  the  vail  that  is  spread 
over  all  nations.  8 He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory;  and 
the  Lord  God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces  ; and  the 
rebuke  of  his  people  shall  he  take  away  from  off  all  the  earth: 
for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

32 : 13  Upon  the  land  of  my  people  shall  come  up  thorns 
and  briers;  yea,  upon  all  the  houses  of  joy  in  the  joyous  city: 
15  Until  the  Spirit  be  poured  upon  us  from  on  high,  and  the 
wilderness  be  a fruitful  field,  and  the  fruitful  field  be  counted 
for  a forest.  16  Then  judgment  shall  dwell  in  the  wilderness, 
and  righteousness  remain  in  the  fruitful  field.  17  And  the 
work  of  righteousness  shall  be  peace  ; and  the  effect  of  right- 
eousness, quietness  and  assurance  for  ever.  18  And  my  peo- 
ple shall  dwell  in  a peaceable  habitation,  and  in  sure  dwell- 
ings, and  in  quiet  resting-places. 

45  : 22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  : for  I am  God,  and  there  is  none  else.  23  I have  sworn 
by  myself  the  word  is  gone  out  of  my  mouth  in  righteousness, 
and  shall  not  return,  That  unto  me  every  knee  shall  bow, 
every  tongue  shall  swear. 

49 : 6 And  he  said,  It  is  a light  thing  that  thou  shouldest  be 
my  servant  to  raise  up  the  tribes  of  Jacob,  and  to  restore  the 
preserved  of  Israel : I will  also  give  thee  for  a light  to  the 
Gentiles,  that  thou  mayest  be  my  salvation  unto  the  end  of 
the  earth. 

59:19  So  shall  they  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  the 
west,  and  his  glory  from  the  rising  of  the  sun.  When  the  en- 
emy shall  come  in  like  a flood,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  lift 
up  a standard  against  him.  20  And  the  Redeemer  shall 
come  to  Zion,  and  unto  them  that  turn  from  trangression  in 
Jacob,  saith  the  Lord. 

60  : 18  Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land,  wasting 
nor  destruction  within  thy  borders;  but  thou  shalt  call  thy 
walls  Salvation,  and  thy  gates  Praise.  21  Thy  people  also 
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387 


MILLENNIUM. 


Upon  this  Earth. 

shallot  all  righteous:  they  shall  inherit  the  land  for  ever,  the 
branch  of  my  planting,  the  work  of  my  hands,  that  1 may  be 
glorified.  [See  the  whole  chap.] 

Is.  66  : 23  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  from  one  new  moon 
to  another,  and  from  one  sabbath  to  another,  shall  all  flesh 
come  to  worship  before  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

Dan.  7 : 27  And  the  kingdom  and  dominion,  and  the  great- 
ness of  the  kingdom  under  the  whole  heaven,  shall  be  given  to 
the  people  of  the  saints  of  the  Most  High,  whose  kingdom  is 
an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  all  dominions  shall  serve  and 
obey  him. 

Mic.  4 : 1 But  in  the  last  days  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the 
mountain  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  be  established  in  the 
top  of  the  mountains,  and  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills  ; 
and  people  shall  flow  unto  it.  2 And  many  nations  shall  come, 
and  say,  Come,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
and  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob  ; and  he  will  teach  us  of 
his  ways,  and  we  will  walk  in  his  paths : for  the  law  shall  go 
forth  of  Zion,  and  the  word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem. 

Hab.  2 : 14  For  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  knowledge 
of  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

Mai.  1:11  For,  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  go- 
ing down  of  the  same,  my  name  shall  he  great  among  the 
Gentiles  ; and  in  every  place  incense  shall  he  offered  unto  my 
name,  and  a pure  offering : for  my  name  shall  he  great  among 
the  heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Jn.  12  : 31  Now  is  the  judgment  of  this  world  : now  shall  the 
prince  of  this  world  be  cast  out.  32  And  I,  if  I be  lifted  up 
from  the  earth,  will  draw  all  men  unto  me. 

Rom.  11:25  For  I would  not,  brethren,  that  ye  should  be 
ignorant  of  this  mystery,  (lest  ye  should  be  wise  in  your  own 
conceits)  that  blindness  in  part  is  happened  to  Israel,  until  the 
fulness  of  the  Gentiles  be  come  in.  26  And  so  all  Israel  shall 
be  saved : as  it  is  written,  There  shall  come  out  of  Zion  the 
Deliverer,  and  shall  turn  away  ungodliness  from  Jacob:  27  For 
this  is  my  covenant  unto  them,  when  I shall  take  away  their 
sins. 

Rev.  11:15  And  the  seventh  angel  sounded;  and  there 
were  great  voices  in  heaven,  saying,  The  kingdoms  of  this 
world  are  become  the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord,  and  of  his  Christ ; 
and  he  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

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383 


A Time  of  general  Holiness. 

20 : 2 And  he  laid  hold  on  the  dragon,  that  old  serpent, 
which  is  the  Devil,  and  Satan,  and  bound  him  a thousand 
years,  3 And  cast  him  into  the  bottomless  pit  and  shut  him 
up,  and  set  a seal  upon  him,  that  he  should  deceive  the  nations 
no  more,  till  the  thousand  years  should  be  fulfilled ; and  after 
that  he  must  be  loosed  a little  season. 

Num.  14:21.  Ps.  67:4—7,  and  82  : 8.  Is.  49:8,9,  and 
65  : 17—23.  Ac.  3 : 20—25.  Rev.  15  : 4. 

[See  Kingdom  of  Christ,  81.] 

388.  A time  of  general  holiness. 

Is.  60:21  Thy  people  also  shall  be  all  righteous  : they  shall 
inherit  the  land  for  ever,  the  branch  of  my  planting,  the  work 
of  my  hands,  that  I may  be  glorified. 

Jer.  31 : 33  But  this  shall  be  the  covenant  that  I will  make 
with  the  house  of  Israel ; After  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I 
will  put  my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their 
hearts ; and  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 
34  And  they  shall  teach  no  more  every  man  his  neighbor,  and 
every  man  his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  Lord  : for  they  shall 
all  know  me,  from  the  least  of  them  unto  the  greatest  of  them, 
saith  the  Lord  : for  I will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I will  re- 
member their  sin  no  more. 

Ezk.  36  : 25  Then  will  I sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and 
ye  shall  be  clean : from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your 
idols,  will  I cleanse  you.  26  A new  heart  also  will  I give  you, 
and  a new  spirit  will  I put  within  you  : and  I will  take  away 
the  stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I will  give  you  an  heart 
of  flesh.  27  And  I will  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and  cause 
you  to  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments, 
and  do  them.  28  And  ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I gave 
to  your  fathers  ; and  ye  shall  be  my  people,  and  I will  be  your 
God.  29  I will  also  save  you  from  all  your  uncleannesses: 
and  1 will  call  for  the  corn,  and  will  increase  it,  and  lay  no 
famine  upon  you. 

37 : 23  Neither  shall  they  defile  themselves  any  more  with 
their  idols,  nor  with  their  detestable  things,  nor  with  any  of 
their  transgressions:  but  I will  save  them  out  of  all  their 
dwelling-places,  wherein  they  have  sinned,  and  will  cleanse 
them : so  shall  they  be  my  people,  and  I will  be  their  God. 
24  And  David  my  servant  shall  be  king  over  them  ; and  they 

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389 


MILLENNIUM. 


A Time  of  Peace  and  Unity. 

all  shall  have  one  shepherd  : they  shall  also  walk  in  my  judg- 
ments, and  observe  my  statutes,  and  do  them. 

Zep.  3:  13  The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  not  do  iniquity,  nor 
speak  lies,  neither  shall  a deceitful  tongue  be  found  in  their 
mouth  : for  they  shall  feed  and  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make 
them  afraid. 

Zee.  14  : 20  In  that  day  shall  there  be  upon  the  bells  of  the 
horses,  HOLINESS  UNTO  THE  LORD  ; and  the  pots  in 
the  Lord’s  house  shall  be  like  the  bowls  before  the  altar. 

Rom.  11:25  For  I would  not,  brethren,  that  ye  should  be 
ignorant  of  this  mystery,  (lest  ye  should  be  wise  in  your  own 
conceits)  that  blindness  in  part  is  happened  to  Israel,  until  the 
fulness  of  the  Gentiles  be  come  in.  26  And  so  all  Israel  shall 
be  saved  : as  it  is  written,  [Dt.  18  : 15,]  There  shall  come  out 
of  Zion  the  Deliverer,  and  shall  turn  away  ungodliness  from 
Jacob  : 27  For  this  is  my  covenant  unto  them,  when  I shall 
take  away  their  sins. 

389.  A time  of  peace  and  unity. 

Ps.  29:11  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people  ; the 
Lord  will  bless  his  people  with  peace. 

37:11  But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth,  and  shall  de- 
light themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

72 : 3 The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people,  and 
the  little  hills,  by  righteousness.  7 In  his  days  shall  the  righ- 
teous flourish : and  abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon 
endureth. 

Is.  52 : 8 Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice : with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing : for  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye 
when  the  Lord  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

60 : 17  For  brass  I will  bring  gold,  and  for  iron  I will  bring 
silver,  and  for  wood  brass,  and  for  stones  iron : I will  also 
make  thy  officers  peace,  and  thine  exactors  righteousness, 
18  Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land,  wasting  nor 
destruction  within  thy  borders ; but  thou  shalt  call  thy  walla 
Salvation,  and  thy  gates  Praise. 

66  : 12  For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will  extend  peace 
to  her  like  a river,  and  the  glory  of  the  Gentiles  like  a flowing 
stream : then  shall  ye  suck,  ye  shall  be  borne  upon  her  sidea 
and  be  dandled  upon  her  knees. 

Mic.  4 : 3 And  he  shall  judge  among  many  people,  and  re 
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390,  391 


Prevalence  of  Knowledge — Prosperity. 

buke  strong  nations  afar  off ; and  they  shall  beat  their  swords 
into  plough-shares,  and  their  spears  into  pruning-hooks  : nation 
shall  not  lift  up  a sword  against  nation,  neither  shall  they 
learn  war  any  more.  4 But  they  shall  sit  every  man  under 
his  vine  and  under  his  fig-tree;  and  none  shall  make  them 
afraid  : for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  spoken  it. 

Is.  2 : 4.  Ps.  72  : 4—6.  Is.  2 : 4,  and  11  : 6—9. 

390.  Prevalence  of  knowledge. 

Is.  11:9  They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain : for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea.  Hab.  2 : 14. 

29 : 18  And  in  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear  the  words  of  the 
book,  and  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  see  out  of  obscurity,  and 
out  of  darkness.  24  They  also  that  erred  in  spirit  shall  come 
to  understanding,  and  they  that  murmured  shall  learn  doctrine. 

33 : 6 And  wisdom  and  knowledge  shall  be  the  stability  of 
thy  times,  and  strength  of  salvation  : the  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
his  treasure. 

Jer.  3 : 15  And  I will  give  you  pastors  according  to  mine 
heart,  which  shall  feed  you  with  knowledge  and  understanding. 

Heb.  8:11  And  they  shall  not  teach  every  man  his  neighbor, 
and  every  man  his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  Lord : for  all 
shall  know  me,  from  the  least  to  the  greatest. 

391.  A time  of  temporal  prosperity. 

Ps.  72 : 7 In  his  day  shall  the  righteous  flourish : and 
abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth.  16  There 
shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon  the  top  of  the 
mountains ; the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon : and 
they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of  the  earth. 

Is.  60 : 5 Then  thou  shalt  see,  and  flow  together,  and  thine 
heart  shall  fear,  and  be  enlarged  ; because  the  abundance  of 
the  sea  shall  be  converted  unto  thee,  the  forces  of  the  Gen- 
tiles shall  come  unto  thee.  6 The  multitude  of  camels  shall 
cover  thee,  the  dromedaries  of  Midian  and  Ephah  ; all  they 
from  Sheba  shall  come : they  shall  bring  gold  and  incense ; 
and  they  shall  shew  forth  the  praises  of  the  Lord.  7 All  the 
flocks  of  Kedar  shall  be  gathered  together  unto  thee,  the  rams 
of  Nebaioth  shall  minister  unto  thee : they  shall  come  up  with 
acceptance  on  mine  altar,  and  I will  glorify  the  house  of  my 
glory.  13  The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  fliee,  the 
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392 


MILLENNIUM. 


Joy  of. 

fir-tree,  the  pine-tree,  and  the  box  together,  to  beautify  the  place 
of  my  sanctuary ; and  I will  make  the  place  of  my  feet  glorious. 

Joel  2:21  Fear  not,  O land ; be  glad  and  rejoice  : for  the 
Lord  will  do  great  things.  22  Be  not  afraid,  ye  beasts  of*  the 
field  : for  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness  do  spring,  for  the  tree 
beareth  her  fruit,  the  fig-tree  and  the  vine  do  yield  their 
strength.  23  Be  glad  then,  ye  children  of  Zion,  and  rejoice 
in  the  Lord  your  God:  for  he  hath  given  you  the  former  rain 
moderately,  and  he  will  cause  to  come  down  for  you  the  rain, 
the  former  rain,  and  the  latter  rain  in  the  first  month.  24  And 
the  floors  shall  be  full  of  wheat,  and  the  fats  shall  overflow 
with  wine  and  oil.  25  And  I will  restore  to  you  the  years  that 
the  locust  hath  eaten,  the  canker-worm,  and  the  caterpillar, 
and  the  palmer-worm,  my  great  army  which  I sent  among  you. 
26  And  ye  shall  eat  in  plenty,  and  be  satisfied,  and  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord  your  God,  that  hath  dealt  wondrously  with 
you : and  my  people  shall  never  be  ashamed. 

3:18  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the  mount- 
ains shall  drop  down  new  wine,  and  the  hills  shall  flow  with 
milk,  and  all  the  rivers  of  Judah  shall  flow  with  waters,  and  a 
fountain  shall  come  forth  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  shall 
water  the  valley  of  Shittim.  Is.  25:6;  and  35th  entire,  and 
41 : 18. 

392.  A time  of  great  enjoyment. 

Is.  25  : 8 He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory  ; and  the  Lord 
God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces ; and  the  rebuke 
of  his  people  shall  he  take  away  from  off  all  the  earth  : for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

35  : 10  And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come 
to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting  joy  upon  their  heads : they 
shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee 
away. 

52  : 9 Break  forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye  waste  places  of 
Jerusalem : for  the  Lord  hath  comforted  his  people,  he  hath 
redeemed  Jerusalem. 

65 : 18  But  be  ye  glad  and  rejoice  for  ever  in  that  which  I 
create  : for  behold,  I create  Jerusalem  a rejoicing,  and  her  peo- 
ple a joy.  19  And  I will  rejoice  in  Jerusalem,  and  joy  in  my 
people : and  the  voice  of  weeping  shall  be  no  more  heard  in 
her,  nor  the  voice  of  crying. 

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393 


Contrasted  with  other  Times. 

Zep.  3 : 14  Sing,  O daughter  of  Zion  ; shout,  O Israel ; be 
glad  and  rejoice  with  all  the  heart,  O daughter  of  Jerusalem. 
15  The  Lord  hath  taken  away  thy  judgments,  he  hath  cast 
out  thine  enemy:  the  King  of  Israel,  even  the  Lord,  is  in  the 
midst  of  thee : thou  shalt  not  see  evil  any  more.  16  In  that 
day  it  shall  be  said  to  Jerusalem,  Fear  thou  not : and  to  Zion, 
Let  not  thy  hands  be  slack.  17  The  Lord  thy  God  in  the 
midst  of  thee  is  mighty ; he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee 
with  joy;  he  will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with 
singing. 

393.  Contrasted  with  previous  times . 

Is.  11:6  The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the 
leopard  shall  lie  down  with  the  kid ; and  the  calf  and  the  young 
lion  and  the  fading  together;  and  a little  child  shall  lead  them. 

7 And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed  ; their  young  ones  shall 
lie  down  together:  and  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  ox. 

8 And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the  hole  of  the  asp,  and 
the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  on  the  cockatrice’s  den. 

40  : 4 Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every  mountain  and 
hill  shall  be  made  low : and  the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight, 
and  the  rough  places  plain : 5 And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall 
be  revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall  see  it  together : for  the  mouth 
of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

41 : 18  I will  open  rivers  in  high  places,  and  fountains  in  the 
midst  of  the  valleys : I will  make  the  wilderness  a pool  of  water, 
and  the  dry  land  springs  of  water.  19  I will  plant  in  the  wil- 
derness the  cedar,  the  shittah-tree,  and  the  myrtle,  and  the  oil- 
tree  ; I will  set  in  the  desert  the  fir-tree,  and  the  pine,  and  the 
box-tree  together:  20  That  they  may  see,  and  know,  and  con- 
sider, and  understand  together,  that  the  hand  of  the  Lord  hath 
done  this,  and  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  hath  created  it. 

55 : 13  Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir-tree,  and 
instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle-tree : and  it  shall 
be  to  the  Lord  for  a name,  for  an  everlasting  sign  that  shall 
not  be  cut  off. 

65 : 25  The  wolf  and  the  lamb  shall  feed  together,  and  the 
lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  bullock : and  dust  shall  he  the  ser- 
pent’s meat.  They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain,  saith  the  Lord.  Is.  35  : 6,  7.  Ezk.  47  : 8,  9.  Ac. 
3:21. 


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Divinely  appointed. 


MINISTRY. 

394.  Divine  appointment  of  the  ministry . 

Is.  62 : 6 I have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O Jeru- 
salem, which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night:  ye 
that  make  mention  of  the  Lord,  keep  not  silence. 

Mai.  2 : 7 For  the  priest’s  lips  should  keep  knowledge,  and 
they  should  seek  the  law  at  his  mouth:  for  he  is  the  messenger 
of  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Mk.  16 : 15  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature. 

Lk.  10  : 1 After  these  things,  the  Lord  appointed  other 
seventy  also,  and  sent  them  two  and  two  before  his  face  into 
every  city,  and  place,  whither  he  himself  wouldcome.  2 There- 
fore said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the  la- 
borers are  few : pray  ye  therefore  the  lord  of’  the  harvest,  that 
he  would  send  forth  laborers  into  his  harvest. 

Ac.  14:23  And  when  they  had  ordained  them  elders  in 
every  church,  and  had  prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended 
them  to  the  Lord,  on  whom  they  believed. 

20  : 24  But  none  of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I 
my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that  I might  finish  my  course  with 
joy,  and  the  ministry  which  I have  received  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God.  28  Take  heed  there- 
fore unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the  which  the 
Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  church  of 
God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood. 

Rom.  12  : 6 Having  then  gifts,  differing  according  to  the 
grace  that  is  given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy 
according  to  the  proportion  of  faith  ; 7 Or  ministry,  let  us  wait 
on  our  ministering : or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching  : 8 Or  he 
that  exhorteth,  on  exhortation. 

1 Cor.  1 : 1 Paul,  called  to  he  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ 
through  the  will  of  God,  and  Sosthenes  our  brother.  17  For 
Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to  preach  the  gospel : not 
with  wisdom  of  words,  lest  the  cross  of  Christ  should  be  made 
of  none  effect. 

2 Cor.  5:18  And  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  recon- 
ciled us  to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  hath  given  to  us  the 
ministry  of  reconciliation. 

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Design  and  Use  of. 

Col.  4 : 17  And  say  to  Archippus,  Take  heed  to  the  ministry 
which  thou  hast  received  in  the  Lord,  that  thou  fulfil  it. 

1 Tim.  1 : 12  And  I thank  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  who  hath 
enabled  me,  for  that  he  counted  me  faithful,  putting  me  into 
the  ministry. 

Tit.  1 : 3 But  hath  in  due  times  manifested  his  word  through 
preaching,  which  is  committed  unto  me,  according  to  the  com- 
mandment of  God  our  Savior.  1 Cor.  12  : 7 — 11. 

395.  Design  and  use  of  the  ministry . 

Jer.  3 : 15  And  I will  give  you  pastors  according  to  mine 
heart,  which  shall  feed  you  with  knowledge  and  understanding. 

15: 19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  If  thou  return,  then 
will  I bring  thee  again,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  me : and 
if  thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be  as 
my  mouth. 

Ezk.  3 : 17  Son  of  man,  I have  made  thee  a watchman  unto 
the  house  of  Israel : therefore  hear  the  word  at  my  mouth,  and 
give  them  warning  from  me. 

Mat.  5:13  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth : but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  his  savor,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted?  it  is  thenceforth 
good  for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden  under 
foot  of  men.  14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A city  that  is 
set  on  a hill  cannot  be  hid. 

Ac.  26  : 16  But  rise,  and  stand  upon  thy  feet:  for  I have  ap- 
peared unto  thee  for  this  purpose  to  make  thee  a minister  and 
a witness  both  of  these  things  which  thou  hast  seen,  and 
of  those  things  in  the  which  I will  appear  unto  thee  ; 17  De- 
livering thee  from  the  people,  and  from  the  Gentiles,  unto 
whom  now  I send  thee,  18  To  open  their  eyes,  and  to  turn 
them  from  darkness  to  light,  and  from  the  power  of  Satan  unto 
God,  that  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of  sins,  and  inherit- 
ance among  them  which  are  sanctified  by  faith  that  is  in  me. 

Rom.  10:14  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they 
have  not  believed  ? and  how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom 
they  have  not  heard  ? and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a 
preacher  ? 15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they  be 

sent?  as  it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them  that 
preach  the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good 
things  ! 

1 Cor.  1:21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the  world 

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Oriental  Priesthood — Primitive  Preaching — Qualifications. 

by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by  the  foolishness  of 
preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

2 Cor.  1 : 24  Not  for  that  we  have  dominion  over  your  faith, 
but  are  helpers  of  your  joy  : for  by  faith  ye  stand. 

5 : 20  Now  then  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ,  as  though 
God  did  beseech  you  by  us : we  pray  you  in  Christ’s  stead,  be 
ye  reconciled  to  God. 

Ep.  4 : LI  And  he  gave  some,  apostles  ; and  some,  prophets; 
and  some,  evangelists ; and  some,  pastors  and  teachers ; 
12  For  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  minis- 
try, for  the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ : 13  Till  we  all  come 
in  the  unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of 
God,  unto  a perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of 
the  fulness  of  Christ.  1 Tim.  3:  1.  Heb.  13:  17. 

396.  Oriental  priesthood. 

Gen.  47  : 22  Only  the  land  of  the  priests  bought  he  not ; for 
the  priests  had  a portion  assigned  them  of  Pharaoh,  and  did  eat 
their  portion  which  Pharaoh  gave  them  ; wherefore  they  sold 
not  their  lands. 

Ex.  3:1  Now  Moses  kept  the  flock  of  Jethro  his  father-in- 
law,  the  priest  of  Midian  : and  he  led  the  flock  to  the  back  side 
of  the  desert,  and  came  to  the  mountain  of  God,  even  to  Horeb. 

397.  Primitive  mode  of  preaching. 

Ac.  17  : 2 And  Paul,  as  his  manner  was,  went  in  unto  them, 
and  three  sabbath-days  reasoned  with  them  out  of  the  scriptures. 

1 Cor.  2 : 4 And  my  speech  and  my  preaching  was  not  with 
enticing  words  of  man’s  wisdom,  but  in  demonstration  of  the 
Spirit,  and  of  power:  5 That  your  faith  should  not  stand  in 
the  wisdom  of  men,  but  in  the  power  of  God. 

2 Cor.  3 : 12  Seeing  then  that  we  have  such  hope,  we  use 
great  plainness  of  speech. 

4 : 1 Therefore,  seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we  have 
received  mercy,  we  faint  not;  2 But  have  renounced  the 
hidden  things  of  dishonesty ; not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor 
handling  the  word  of  God  deceitfully;  but,  by  manifestation  of 
the  truth,  commending  ourselves  to  every  man’s  conscience  in 
the  sight  of  God. 

398.  Ministerial  qualifications. 

1 Tim.  3 : 2 A bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
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Authority  and  Rights. 

of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospi- 
tality, apt  to  teach;  3 Not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy 
of  filthy  lucre ; but  patient ; not  a brawler,  not  covetous ; 
4 One  that  ruleth  well  his  ov/n  house,  having  his  children  in 
subjection  with  all  gravity ; 5 (For  if  a man  know  not  how  to 
r ile  his  own  house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of  the  church  of 
God?)  6 Not  a novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall 
into  the  condemnation  of  the  devil.  7 Moreover,  he  must 
have  a good  report  of  them  which  are  without;  lest  he  fall 
into  reproach  and  the  snare  of  the  devil. 

2 Tim.  2 : 2 And  the  things  that  thou  hast  heard  of  me 
among  many  witnesses,  the  same  commit  thou  to  faithful  men, 
who  shall  be  able  to  teach  others  also.  24  And  the  servant 
of  the  Lord  must  not  strive ; but  be  gentle  unto  all  men , apt  to 
teach,  patient ; 25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves ; if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance  to 
the  acknowledging  of  the  truth. 

Tit.  1 : 5 For  this  cause  left  I thee  in  Crete,  that  thou 
shouldest  set  in  order  the  things  that  are  wanting,  and  ordain 
elders  in  every  city,  as  I had  appointed  thee : 6 If  any  be 
blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife,  having  faithful  children, 
not  accused  of  riot,  or  unruly.  7 For  a bishop  must  be  blame- 
less, as  the  steward  of  God : not  self-willed,  not  soon  angry, 
not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  given  to  filthy  lucre ; 8 But 
a lover  of  hospitality,  a lover  of  good  men,  sober,  just,  holy, 
temperate  ; 9 Holding  fast  the  faithful  word  as  he  hath  been 
taught,  that  he  may  be  able  by  sound  doctrine  both  to  exhort 
and  to  convince  the  gainsayers.  Mat.  13  : 52.  1 Cor.  4 : 2. 

399.  Ministerial  authority  and  rights , and  their  limitations, 

Ac.  20:17  And  called  the  elders  of  the  church.  28  Take 
heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the 
which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  [bishops]  to 
feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his 
own  blood. 

2 Cor.  10:8  For  though  I should  boast  somewhat  more  of 
our  authority,  which  the  Lord  hath  given  us  for  edification, 
and  not  for  your  destruction,  I should  not  be  ashamed. 

13  : 10  Therefore  I write  these  things  being  absent,  lest  being 
present  I should  use  sharpness,  according  to  the  power  which 
the  Lord  hath  given  me  to  edification,  and  not  to  destruction. 

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Limits  of  Authority — Duties — Personal  Obligations. 

1 Tim.  5 : 17  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well,  be  counted  wor- 
thy of  double  honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  the  word  and 
doctrine. 

2 Tim.  2 : 2 And  the  things  that  thou  hast  heard  of  me 
among  many  witnesses,  the  same  commit  thou  to  faithful  men, 
who  shall  be  able  to  teach  others  also. 

4:11  charge  thee  therefore  before  God,  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at  his  appear- 
ing and  his  kingdom ; 2 Preach  the  word  ; be  instant  in  sea- 
son, out  of  season ; reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all  long-suf- 
fering and  doctrine. 

Tit.  2 : 15  These  things  speak,  and  exhort,  and  rebuke  with 
all  authority.  Let  no  man  despise  thee. 

Heb.  13 : 7 Remember  them  which  have  the  rule  over  you, 
who  have  spoken  unto  you  the  word  of  God : whose  faith  fol- 
low, considering  the  end  o £ their  conversation.  17  Obey  them 
that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and  submit  yourselves  : for  they 
watch  for  your  souls,  as  they  that  must  give  account,  that  they 
may  do  it  with  joy,  and  not  with  grief:  for  that  is  unprofitable 
for  you. 

Limits  of  authority , <$*c. 

Mat.  20 : 25  But  Jesus  called  them  unto  him , and  said,  Ye 
know  that  the  princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over 
them,  and  they  that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them. 
26  But  it  shall  not  be  so  among  you : but  whosoever  will  be 
great  among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister : 27  And  whoso- 
ever will  be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant : 
28  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto, 
bat  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a ransom  for  many.  Mk. 
10  : 42. 

23:8  But  be  not  ye  called  Rabbi : for  one  is  your  Master, 
even  Christ;  and  all  ye  are  brethren.  9 And  call  no  man  your 
father  upon  the  earth:  for  one  is  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven.  10  Neither  be  ye  called  masters  : for  one  is  your 
Master,  even  Christ. 

1 Pet.  5 : 3 Neither  as  being  lords  over  God's  heritage,  but 
being  ensamples  to  the  flock.  [See  Church,  91.] 

Ministerial  Ditties. 

400.  Ditties  towards  themselves. 

Ezk.  2 : 8 But  thou,  son  of  man,  hear  what  I say  unto  thee  ; 

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Duties — Personal  Obligations. 

Be  not  thou  rebellious  like  that  rebellious  house : open  thy 
mouth,  and  eat  that  I give  thee. 

Mat.  10  : 16  Behold,  I send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst  of 
wolves : be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as  doves. 
17  But  beware  of  men  : for  they  will  deliver  you  up  to  the 
councils,  and  they  will  scourge  you  in  their  synagogues. 

Ac.  20:  28  Take  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the 
flock  over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers, 
to  feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his 
own  blood.  29  For  I know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall 
grievous  wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock. 
30  Also  of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speaking  per- 
verse things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them.  31  Therefore 
watch,  and  remember,  that  by  the  space  of  three  years  I ceased 
not  to  warn  every  one  night  and  day  with  tears. 

Rom.  2 : 21  Thou  therefore  which  teachest  another,  teachest 
thou  not  thyself?  thou  that  preachest,  a man  should  not  steal, 
dost  thou  steal  ? 

1 Cor.  9 : 25  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery 
is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a corrupt- 
ible crown ; but  we  an  incorruptible.  26  I therefore  so  run, 
not  as  uncertainly ; so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air : 
27  But  I keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection  : 
lest  that  by  any  means  when  I have  preached  to  others,  I my- 
self should  be  a cast-away. 

1 Th.  2:10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  a/.?o,  how  holily, 
and  justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves  among  you 
that  believe. 

1 Tim.  4:12  Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth  ; but  be  thou  an 
example  of  the  believers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity, 
in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity.  13  Till  I come,  give  attendance  to 
reading,  to  exhortation,  to  doctrine.  14  Neglect  not  the  gift 
that  is  in  thee,  which  was  given  thee  by  prophecy,  with  the 
laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the  presbytery.  15  Meditate  upon 
these  things  ; give  thyself  wholly  to  them  ; that  thy  profiting 
may  appear  to  all.  16  Take  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the 
doctrine ; continue  in  them : for  in  doing  this  thou  shalt  both 
save  thyself,  and  them  that  hear  thee. 

6 : 20  O Timothy,  keep  that  which  is  committed  to  thy  trust, 
avoiding  profane  and  vain  babblings,  and  oppositions  of  sci- 

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Duties — To  preach  faithfully. 

ence  falsely  so  called:  21  Which  some  professing,  have  erred 
concerning  the  faith. 

2 Tim.  1 : 13  Hold  fast  the  form  of  sound  words,  which  thou 
hast  heard  of  me,  in  faith  and  love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

2 : 3 Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a good  soldier  of 
Jesus  Christ.  4 No  man  that  warreth  entangleth  himself  with 
the  affairs  of  this  life;  that  he  may  please  him  who  hath 
chosen  him  to  be  a soldier.  22  Flee  also  youthful  lusts : but 
follow  righteousness,  faith,  charity,  peace,  with  them  that  call 
on  the  Lord  out  of  a pure  heart.  23  But  foolish  and  un- 
learned questions  avoid,  knowing  that  they  do  gender  strifes. 

2 Tim.  4 : 5 But  watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure  afflictions, 
do  the  work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  ministry. 

7 I have  fought  a good  fight,  I have  finished  my  course,  I have 
kept  the  faith. 

Tit.  2:7  In  all  things  shewing  thyself  a pattern  of  good 
works : in  doctrine  shewing  un corruptness,  gravity,  sincerity, 

8 Sound  speech  that  cannot  be  condemned  ; that  he  that  is  of 
the  contrary  part  may  be  ashamed,  having  no  evil  thing  to  say 
of  you. 

401.  Duty  to  preach  the  gospel  faithfully  as  ambassadors  of 
Christ. 

Dt.  33 : 10  They  shall  teach  Jacob  thy  judgments,  and  Is- 
rael thy  law ; they  shall  put  incense  before  thee,  and  whole 
burnt  sacrifice  upon  thine  altar. 

Neh.  8 : 8 So  they  read  in  the  book  in  the  law  of  God  dis- 
tinctly, and  gave  the  sense,  and  caused  them  to  understand  the 
reading. 

Ec.  12 : 9 And  moreover,  because  the  Preacher  was  wise, 
he  still  taught  the  people  knowledge : yea,  he  gave  good  heed, 
and  sought  out,  and  set  in  order  many  proverbs. 

Jer.  1 : 17  Thou  therefore  gird  up  thy  loins,  and  arise,  and 
speak  unto  them  all  that  I command  thee : be  not  dismayed  at 
their  faces,  lest  I confound  thee  before  them. 

23  : 28  The  prophet  that  hath  a dream,  let  him  tell  a dream  ; 
and  he  that  hath  my  word,  let  him  speak  my  word  faithfully. 
What  is  the  chaff  to  the  wheat?  saith  the  Lord. 

26:2  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Stand  in  the  court  of  the 
Lord’s  house,  and  speak  unto  all  the  cities  of  Judah,  which 
come  to  worship  in  the  Lord’s  house,  all  the  words  that  I 
command  thee  to  speak  unto  them ; diminish  not  a word. 

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Ezk.  2 : 7 And  thou  shalt  speak  my  words  unto  them,  wheth- 
er they  will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear  : for  they  are 
most  rebellious. 

3 : 10  Moreover  he  said  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  all  my  words 
that  I shall  speak  unto  thee  receive  in  thine  heart,  and  hear 
with  thine  ears.  11  And  go,  get  thee  to  them  of  the  captivity, 
unto  the  children  of  thy  people,  and  speak  unto  them,  and  tell 
them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; whether  they  will  hear,  or 
whether  they  will  forbear. 

Mat.  28 : 19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptiz- 
ing them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost;  20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things 
whatsoever  I have  commanded  you. 

Mk.  8 : 38  Whosoever  therefore  shall  be  ashamed  of  me,  and 
of  my  words,  in  this  adulterous  and  sinful  generation ; of  him 
also  shall  the  Son  of  man  be  ashamed,  when  he  cometh  in  the 
glory  of  his  Father  with  the  holy  angels. 

Jn.  7 : 14  Now,  about  the  midst  of  the  feast,  Jesus  went  up 
into  the  temple  and  taught. 

Ac.  5 : 42  And  daily  in  the  temple,  and  in  every  house,  they 
ceased  not  to  teach  and  preach  Jesus  Christ. 

20 : 18  And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he  said  unto 
them,  Ye  know,  from  the  first  day  that  I came  into  Asia,  after 
what  manner  I have  been  with  you  at  all  seasons.  20  And 
how  I kept  back  nothing  that  was  profitable  unto  you , but  have 
shewed  you,  and  have  taught  you  publicly,  and  from  house  to 
house.  26  Wherefore  I take  you  to  record  this  day,  that  I 
am.  pure  from  the  blood  of  all  men)  27  For  I have  not  shun- 
ned to  declare  unto  you  all  the  counsel  of  God.  28  Take  heed 
therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the  which 
the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  church 
of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood. 

1 Cor.  4 : 1 Let  a man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers 
of  Christ,  and  stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God.  2 Moreover, 
it  is  required  in  stewards  that  a man  be  found  faithful. 

9:16  For  though  I preach  the  gospel,  I have  nothing  to 
glory  of : for  necessity  is  laid  upon  me  ; yea,  wo  is  unto  me,  if 
I preach  not  the  gospel ! 

2 Cor.  2 : 17  For  we  are  not  as  many,  which  corrupt  the 
word  of  God : but  as  of  sincerity,  but  as  of  God,  in  the  sight 
of  God  speak  we  in  Christ. 


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Duties — To  preach  faithfully. 

2 Cor.  4 : 1 Therefore,  seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we 
have  received  mercy,  we  faint  not ; 2 But  have  renounced  the 
hidden  things  of  dishonesty ; not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor 
handling  the  word  of  God  deceitfully ; but,  by  manifestation 
of  the  truth,  commending  ourselves  to  every  man’s  conscience 
in  the  sight  of  God. 

5 : 20  Now  then  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ,  as  though 
God  did  beseech  you  by  us  : we  pray  you  in  Christ’s  stead,  be 
ye  reconciled  to  God. 

Gal.  1 : 10  For  do  I now  persuade  men,  or  God  ? or  do  I seek 
to  please  men  ? for  if  I yet  pleased  men,  I should  not  be  the 
servant  of  Christ. 

1 Th.  2 : 3 For  our  exhortation  was  not  of  deceit,  nor  of  un- 
cleanness,  nor  in  guile  ; 4 But  as  we  were  allowed  of  God  to 
be  put  in  trust  with  the  gospel,  even  so  we  speak  ; not  as 
pleasing  men,  but  God,  which  trieth  our  hearts.  5 For  neither 
at  any  time  used  we  flattering  words,  as  ye  know,  nor  a cloak 
of  covetousness  ; God  is  witness. 

2 Tim.  2 : 15  Study  to  shew  thyself  approved  unto  God,  a 
workman  that  needeth  not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  dividing 
the  word  of  truth. 

4:1  I charge  thee  therefore  before  God,  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at  his  appear- 
ing and  his  kingdom  ; 2 Preach  the  word  ; be  instant  in  sea- 
son, out  of  season  ; reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all  long-suffer- 
ing and  doctrine.  3 For  the  time  will  come,  when  they  will 
not  endure  sound  doctrine  ; but  after  their  own  lusts  shall  they 
heap  to  themselves  teachers,  having  itching  ears;  4 And  they 
shall  turn  away  their  ears  from  the  truth,  and  shall  be  turned 
unto  fables.  5 But  watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure  afflictions, 
do  the  work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  ministry. 

Tit.  2 : 1 But  speak  thou  the  things  which  become  sound 
doctrine : 2 That  the  aged  men  be  sober,  grave,  temperate, 
sound  in  faith,  in  charity,  in  patience. 

1 Pet.  4:11  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the  oracles 
of  God  ; if  any  man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of  the  ability 
which  God  giveth : that  God  in  all  things  may  be  glorified 
through  Jesus  Christ ; to  whom  be  praise  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever. 

5 : 1 The  elders  which  are  among  you  I exhort,  who  am  also 
an  elder,  and  a witness  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and  also  a 
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402,  403 

Duties — To  be  inoffensive — To  fear  God. 

partaker  of  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed : 2 Feed  the  flock 
of  God  which  is  among  you,  taking  the  oversight  thereof,  not 
by  constraint,  but  willingly ; not  for  filthy  lucre,  but  of  a ready 
mind ; 3 Neither  as  being  lords  over  GocVs  heritage,  but  being 
ensamples  to  the  flock. 

402.  Duty  to  he  inoffensive . 

Mat.  17  : 27  Notwithstanding,  lest  we  should  offend  them, 
go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  an  hook,  and  take  up  the  fish  that 
first  cometh  up : and  when  thou  hast  opened  his  mouth,  thou 
shalt  find  a piece  of  money : that  take,  and  give  unto  them  for 
me  and  thee. 

Rom.  14:21  It  is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink 
wine,  nor  any  thing  whereby  thy  brother  stumbleth,  or  is  of- 
fended, or  is  made  weak. 

1 Cor.  9 : 19  For  though  I be  free  from  all  men , yet  have  1 
made  myself  servant  unto  all,  that  I might  gain  the  more. 
20  And  unto  the  Jews  I became  as  a Jew,  that  I might  gain 
the  Jews ; to  them  that  are  under  the  law,  as  under  the  law, 
that  I might  gain  them  that  are  under  the  law ; 22  To  the 
weak  became  I as  weak,  that  I might  gain  the  weak : lam 
made  all  things  to  all  men , that  I might  by  all  means  save 
some. 

10  : 32  Give  none  offence,  neither  to  the  Jews,  nor  to  the 
Gentiles,  nor  to  the  church  of  God.  33  Even  as  I please  all 
men  in  all  things , not  seeking  mine  own  profit,  but  the  profit 
of  many,  that  they  may  be  saved. 

2 Cor.  6 : 3 Giving  no  offence  in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry 
be  not  blamed : 4 But  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the 
ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in  necessities, 
in  distresses. 

Col.  1 : 10  That  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all 
pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in 
the  knowledge  of  God. 

403.  Duty  to  fear  not  man , hut  God. 

Jer.  1 : 7 But  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  Say  not,  I am  a child: 
for  thou  shalt  go  to  all  that  I shall  send  thee,  and  whatsoever 
1 command  thee  thou  shalt  speak.  8 Be  not  afraid  of  their 
faces : for  I am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 
17  Thou  therefore  gird  up  thy  loins,  and  arise,  and  speak  unto 
them  all  that  I command  thee  : be  not  dismayed  at  their  faces, 
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403 

Duties— To  fear  God. 


lest  I confound  thee  before  them.  18  For  behold,  I have  made 
thee  this  day  a defenced  city,  and  an  iron  pillar,  and  brazen 
walls  against  the  whole  land,  against  the  kings  of  Judah, 
against  the  princes  thereof,  against  the  priests  thereof,  and 
against  the  people  of  the  land.  19  And  they  shall  fight  against 
thee ; but  they  shall  not  prevail  against  thee ; for  I am  with 
thee,  saith  the  Lord,  to  deliver  thee. 

Ezk.  2 : 6 And  thou,  son  of  man,  be  not  afraid  of  them,  nei- 
ther be  afraid  of  their  words,  though  briers  and  thorns  be  with 
thee,  and  thou  dost  dwell  among  scorpions : be  not  afraid  of 
their  words,  nor  be  dismayed  at  their  looks,  though  they  be  a 
rebellious  house.  7 And  thou  shalt  speak  my  words  unto 
them,  whether  they  will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear : 
for  they  are  most  rebellious. 

Mat.  10  : 28  And  fear  not  them  which  kill  the  body,  but  are 
not  able  to  kill  the  soul : but  rather  fear  him  which  is  able  to 
destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell. 

Lk.  12  : 4 And  I say  unto  you,  my  friends,  Be  not  afraid  of 
them  that  kill  the  body,  and  after  that,  have  no  more  that  they 
can  do. 

Ac.  4:13  Now,  when  they  saw  the  boldness  of  Peter  and 
John,  and  perceived  that  they  were  unlearned  and  ignorant 
men,  they  marvelled  ; and  they  took  knowledge  of  them,  that 
they  had  been  with  Jesus.  18  And  they  called  them,  and  com- 
manded them  not  to  speak  at  all,  nor  teach  in  the  name  of  Je- 
sus. 19  But  Peter  and  John  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Whether  it  be  right  in  the  sight  of  God  to  hearken  unto  you 
more  than  unto  God,  judge  ye.  20  For  we  cannot  but  speak 
the  things  which  we  have  seen  and  heard.  29  And  now,  Lord, 
behold  their  threatenings : and  grant  unto  thy  servants,  that 
with  all  boldness  they  may  speak  thy  word. 

6:10  And  they  were  not  able  to  resist  the  wisdom  and  the 
spirit  by  which  he  spake. 

9 : 29  And  he  spake  boldly  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  disputed  against  the  Grecians : but  they  went  about  to 
slay  him. 

18  : 9 Then  spake  the  Lord  to  Paul  in  the  night  by  a vision, 
Be  not  afraid,  but  speak,  and  hold  not  thy  peace  : 10  For  I am 
with  thee,  and  no  man  shall  set  on  thee,  to  hurt  thee  : for  I 
have  much  people  in  this  city. 

19 : 8 And  he  went  into  the  synagogue,  and  spake  boldly 
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Duties — To  refute  Error,  and  to  reprove. 

for  the  space  of  three  months,  disputing  and  persuading  the 
things  concerning  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ph.  1 : 20  According  to  my  earnest  expectation,  and  my 
hope,  that  in  nothing  I shall  be  ashamed,  but  that  with  all 
boldness,  as  always,  so  now  also,  Christ  shall  be  magnified  in 
my  body,  whether  it  be  by  life,  or  by  death.  [See  267.] 

404.  Duty  to  refute  error , and  reprove  errorists  and  trans- 
gressors. 

1 S.  13  : 13  And  Samuel  said  to  Saul,  Thou  hast  done  fool- 
ishly : thou  hast  not  kept  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  thy 
God,  which  he  commanded  thee : for  now  would  the  Lord 
have  established  thy  kingdom  upon  Israel  for  ever.  14  But 
now  thy  kingdom  shall  not  continue. 

2 S.  12  : 7 And  Nathan  said  to  David,  Thou  art  the  man. 

1 K.  18 : 17  And  it  came  to  pass  when  Ahab  saw  Elijah, 
that  Ahab  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  he  that  troubleth  Israel  ? 
18  And  he  answered,  I have  not  troubled  Israel ; but  thou,  and 
thy  father’s  house,  in  that  ye  have  forsaken  the  command- 
ments of  the  Lord,  and  thou  hast  followed  Baalim. 

21 : 20  And  Ahab  said  to  Elijah,  Hast  thou  found  me,  O 
mine  enemy  ? And  he  answered,  I have  found  thee : because 
thou  hast  sold  thyself  to  work  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord. 

Is.  58  : 1 Cry  aloud,  spare  not,  lift  up  thy  voice  like  a trum- 
pet, and  shew  my  people  their  transgression,  and  the  house  of 
Jacob  their  sins. 

Ezk.  16  : 2 Son  of  man,  cause  Jerusalem  to  know  her  abom- 
inations. 

Mic.  3 : 8 But  truly  I am  full  of  power  by  the  Spirit  of  the 
Lord,  and  of  judgment,  and  of  might,  to  declare  unto  Jacob 
his  transgression,  and  to  Israel  his  sin. 

Ac.  2 : 23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 
and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked 
hands  have  crucified  and  slain. 

7:51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and  uncircumcised  in  heart  and  ears, 
ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost : as  your  fathers  c/ic/,  so  do 
ye.  52  Which  of  the  prophets  have  not  your  fathers  perse- 
cuted 1 and  they  have  slain  them  which  shewed  before  of  the 
coming  of  the  Just  One ; of  whom  ye  have  been  now  the  be- 
trayers and  murderers ; 53  Who  have  received  the  law  by  the 
disposition  of  angels,  and  have  not  kept  it. 


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Duties — To  pray  and  labor  for  others. 

1 Tim.  5 : 20  Them  that  sin  rebuke  before  all,  that  others 
also  may  fear. 

2 Tim.  4 : 2 Preach  the  word ; be  instant  in  season,  out  of 
season  ; reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all  long-suffering  and 
doctrine. 

Tit.  1 : 10  For  there  are  many  unruly  and  vain  talkers  and 
deceivers,  especially  they  of  the  circumcision : 11  Whose 
mouths  must  be  stopped,  who  subvert  whole  houses,  teaching 
things  which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre’s  sake.  13  This 
witness  is  true : wherefore  rebuke  them  sharply,  that  they 
may  be  sound  in  the  faith.  [See  Reproof,  513.] 

405.  Duty  to  pray  and  labor  for  the  spiritual  good  of  others . 

1 S.  12 : 23  Moreover  as  for  me,  God  forbid  that  I should 
sin  against  the  Lord  in  ceasing  to  pray  for  you:  but  I will 
teach  you  the  good  and  the  right  way. 

Joel  2 : 17  Let  the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the  Lord,  weep 
between  the  porch  and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say,  Spare  thy 
people,  O Lord,  and  give  not  thine  heritage  to  reproach,  that 
the  heathen  should  rule  over  them  : wherefore  should  they  say 
among  the  people,  Where  is  their  God  ? 

Ac.  20:31  Therefore  watch,  and  remember,  that  by  the 
space  of  three  years  I ceased  not  to  warn  every  one  night  and 
day  with  tears. 

Rom.  1 : 9 For  God  is  my  witness,  whom  I serve  with  my 
spirit  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son,  that  without  ceasing  I make 
mention  of  you  always  in  my  prayers. 

2 Cor.  11:2  For  I am  jealous  over  you  with  godly  jealousy  : 
for  I have  espoused  you  to  one  husband,  that  I may  present 
you  as  a chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 

12  : 14  Behold,  the  third  time  I am  ready  to  come  to  you  ; 
and  I will  not  be  burdensome  to  you  : for  I seek  not  yours,  but 
you.  For  the  children  ought  not  to  lay  up  for  the  parents, 
but  the  parents  for  the  children.  15  And  I will  very  gladly 
spend  and  be  spent  for  you ; though  the  more  abundantly  I 
love  you,  the  less  I be  loved. 

Gal.  1:16  To  reveal  his  Son  in  me,  that  I might  preach 
him  among  the  heathen ; immediately  I conferred  not  with 
flesh  and  blood. 

4 : 19  My  little  children,  of  whom  I travail  in  birth  again 
until  Christ  be  formed  in  you,  20  I desire  to  be  present  with 

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Duties — To  devote  themselves  to  their  Work. 

you  now,  and  to  change  my  voice ; for  I stand  in  doubt  of 
you. 

Ph.  1:31  thank  my  God  upon  every  remembranae  of  you, 
4 Always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making  request 
with  joy,  5 For  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel  from  the  first 
day  until  now ; 8 For  God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I long 
after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Col.  1 : 9 For  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it , 
do  not  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye  might  be 
filled  with  Hie  knowledge  of  his  will  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual 
understanding;  10  That  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord 
unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  in- 
creasing in  the  knowledge  of  God:  11  Strengthened  with  all 
might,  according  to  his  glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and 
long-suffering  with  joyfulness : $8  Whom  we  preach,  warning 
every  man,  and  teaching  every  man  in  all  wisdom ; that  we 
may  present  every  man  perfect  in  Christ  Jesus. 

4:12  Epaphras,  who  is  one  of  you,  a servant  of  Christ,  sa- 
luteth  you,  always  laboring  fervently  for  you  in  prayers,  that 
ye  may  stand  perfect  and  complete  in  all  the  will  of  God. 
13  For  I bear  him  record,  that  he  hath  a great  zeal  for  you, 
and  them  that  are  in  Laodicea,  and  them  in  Hierapolis. 

1 Th.  2:6  Nor  of  men  sought  we  glory,  neither  of  you,  nor 
yet  of  others,  when  we  might  have  been  burdensome,  as  the 
apostles  of  Christ.  7 But  we  were  gentle  among  you,  even 
as  a nurse  cherisheth  her  children : 8 So  being  affectionately 
desirous  of  you,  we  were  willing  to  have  imparted  unto  you, 
not  the  gospel  of  God  only,  but  also  our  own  souls,  because  ye 
were  dear  unto  us.  9 For  ye  remember,  brethren,  our  labor 
and  travail : for  laboring  night  and  day,  because  we  would 
not  be  chargeable  unto  any  of  you,  we  preached  unto  you 
the  gospel  of  God.  10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  also , 
how  holily,  and  justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves 
among  you  that  believe:  11  As  ye  know  how  we  exhorted, 
and  comforted,  and  charged  every  one  of  you,  as  a father 
doth  his  children,  12  That  ye  would  walk  worthy  of  God, 
who  hath  called  you  unto  his  kingdom  and  glory.  1 Th. 
3 : 7—10. 

406.  Duty  to  devote  themselves  to  their  work. 

Mat.  8 : 21  And  another  of  his  disciples  said  unto  him,  Lord 

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Ministerial  Responsibility — Trials  and  Persecutions. 

suffer  me  first  to  go  and  bury  my  father.  22  But  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Follow  me ; and  let  the  dead  bury  their  dead. 

Lk.  9 : 59  And  he  said  unto  another,  Follow  me.  But  he 
said,  Lord,  suffer  me  first  to  go  and  bury  my  hither.  60  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  Let  the  dead  bury  their  dead : but  go  thou  and 
preach  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ac.  6 : 2 Then  the  twelve  called  the  multitude  of  the  disci- 
ples unto  them , and  said,  It  is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave 
the  word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  3 Wherefore,  brethren, 
look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  wnsdom,  whom  we  may  appoint  over  this  bu- 
siness. 4 But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer, 
and  to  the  ministry  of  the  word. 

1 Cor.  2 : 2 For  I determined  not  to  know  any  thing  among 
you,  save  Jesus  Christ,  and  him  crucified. 

1 Tim.  4 : 15  Meditate  upon  these  things  ; give  thyself 
wholly  to  them  ; that  thy  profiting  may  appear  to  all. 

407.  Ministerial  responsibility. 

Ezk.  33  : 7 So  thou,  O son  of  man,  I have  set  thee  a watch- 
man unto  the  house  of  Israel ; therefore  thou  shalt  hear  the 
word  at  my  mouth,  and  warn  them  from  me.  8 When  I 
say  unto  the  wicked,  O wicked  man:  thou  shalt  surely  die ; if 
thou  dost  not  speak  to  warn  the  wicked  from  his  way,  that 
wicked  man  shall  die  in  his  iniquity ; but  his  blood  will  I re- 
quire at  thine  hand.  9 Nevertheless,  if  thou  warn  the  wicked 
of  his  way  to  turn  from  it ; if  he  do  not  turn  from  his  way,  he 
shall  die  in  his  iniquity : but  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul. 
Ezk.  3 : 17,  19. 

34:8  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  surely  because  my  flock 
became  a prey,  and  my  flock  became  meat  to  every  beast  of 
the  field,  because  there  was  no  shepherd,  neither  did  my  shep- 
herds search  for  my  flock,  but  the  shepherds  fed  themselves, 
and  fed  not  my  flock ; 9 Therefore,  O ye  shepherds,  hear  the 
word  of  the  Lord  ; 10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I am 
against  the  shepherds ; and  I will  require  my  flock  at  their  hand, 
and  cause  them  to  cease  from  feeding  the  flock,  neither  shall 
the  shepherds  feed  themselves  any  more ; for  I will  deliver  my 
flock  from  their  mouth,  that  they  may  not  be  meat  for  them. 

408.  Trials  and  persecutions  of  faithful  ministers. 

Jer.  2 : 30  In  vain  have  I smitten  your  children ; they  re- 
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ceived  no  correction:  your  own  sword  hath  devoured  your 
prophets,  like  a destroying  lion. 

15 : 10  Wo  is  me,  my  mother,  that  thou  hast  borne  me  a 
man  of  strife  and  a man  of  contention  to  the  whole  earth  ! I 
have  neither  lent  on  usury,  nor  men  have  lent  to  me  on  usury; 
yet  every  one  of  them  doth  curse  me. 

Ezk.  33  : 30  Also,  thou  son  of  man,  the  children  of  thy  peo- 
ple still  are  talking  against  thee  by  the  walls  and  in  the  doors 
of  the  houses,  and  speak  one  to  another,  every  one  to  his 
brother,  saying,  Come,  I pray  you,  and  hear  what  is  the  word 
that  cometh  forth  from  the  Lord. 

Mat.  10:  16  Behold,  I send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves : be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves.  17  But  beware  of  men : for  they  will  deliver  you  up 
to  the  councils,  and  they  will  scourge  you  in  their  synagogues. 
18  And  ye  shall  be  brought  before  governors  and  kings  for  my 
sake,  for  a testimony  against  them  and  the  Gentiles.  22  And 
ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my  name’s  sake : but  he  that 
endureth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved.  23  But  when  they  perse- 
cute you  in  this  city,  flee  ye  into  another  : for  verily  I say  unto 
you,  Ye  shall  not  have  gone  over  the  cities  of  Israel  till  the 
Son  of  man  be  come.  24  The  disciple  is  not  above  his  mas- 
ter, nor  the  servant  above  his  lord.  25  It  is  enough  for  the 
disciple  that  he  be  as  his  master,  and  the  servant  as  his  lord : if 
they  have  called  the  master  of  the  house  Beelzebub,  how  much 
more  shall  they  call  them  of  his  household  ? 

23:34  Wherefore,  behold,  I send  unto  you  prophets,  and 
wise  men,  and  scribes ; and  some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  and  cru- 
cify, and  some  of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in  your  synagogues, 
and  persecute  them  from  city  to  city. 

Jn.  16  : 33  These  things  I have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me 
ye  might  have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation, 
but  be  of  good  cheer  : I have  overcome  the  world. 

17:14  I have  given  them  thy  word ; and  the  world  hath 
hated  them,  because  they  are  not  of  the  world,  even  as  1 am 
not  of  the  world. 

Ac.  4:18  And  they  called  them,  and  commanded  them  not 
to  speak  at  all,  nor  teach  in  the  name  of  Jesus. 

5 : 40  And  to  him  they  agreed  : and  when  they  had  called 
the  apostles,  and  beaten  them , they  commanded  that  they 
should  not  speak  in  the  name  of  Jesus,  and  let  them  go. 

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41  And  they  departed  from  the  presence  of  the  council,  rejoic- 
ing that  they  were  counted  worthy  to  suffer  shame  for  his  name. 

Ac.  7 : 52  Which  of  the  prophets  have  not  your  fathers  perse- 
cuted ? and  they  have  slain  them  which  shewed  before  of  the 
coming  of  the  Just  One ; of  whom  ye  have  been  now  the  be- 
trayers and  murderers. 

9 : 15  But  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Go  thy  way : for  he  is  a 
chosen  vessel  unto  me,  to  bear  my  name  before  the  Gentiles, 
and  kings,  and  the  children  of  Israel.  16  For  I will  shew  him 
how  great  things  he  must  suffer  for  my  name’s  sake. 

14 : 22  Confirming  the  souls  of  the  disciples,  and  exhorting 
them  to  continue  in  the  faith,  and  that  we  must  through  much 
tribulation  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

20 : 23  Save  that  the  Holy  Ghost  witnesseth  in  every  city, 
saying,  that  bonds  and  afflictions  abide  me.  24  But  none  of 
these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I my  life  dear  unto  myself, 
so  that  I might  finish  my  course  with  joy,  and  the  ministry 
which  I have  received  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel 
of  the  grace  of  God. 

Rom.  8 : 17  And  if  children,  then  heirs : heirs  of  God,  and 
joint-heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him,  that 
we  may  be  also  glorified  together.  36  As  it  is  written,  For 
thy  sake  we  are  killed  all  the  day  long ; we  are  accounted  as 
sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

1 Cor.  4 : 9 For  I think  that  God  hath  set  forth  us  the  apos- 
tles last,  as  it  were  appointed  to  death : for  we  are  made  a 
spectable  unto  the  world,  and  to  angels,  and  to  men.  11  Even 
unto  this  present  hour  we  both  hunger,  and  thirst,  and  are  na- 
ked, and  are  buffeted,  and  have  no  certain  dwelling-place ; 
12  And  labor,  working  with  our  own  hands.  Being  reviled, 
we  bless ; being  persecuted,  we  suffer  it ; 13  Being  defamed, 
we  entreat : we  are  made  as  the  filth  of  the  world,  and  are  the 
off-scouring  of  all  things  unto  this  day. 

2 Cor.  1 : 5 For  as  the  sufferings  of  Christ  abound  in  us,  so 
our  consolation  also  aboundeth  by  Christ.  6 And  whether  we 
be  afflicted,  it  is  for  your  consolation  and  salvation,  which  is 
effectual  in  the  enduring  of  the  same  sufferings  which  we  also 
suffer : or  whether  we  be  comforted,  it  is  for  your  consolation 
and  salvation.  7 And  our  hope  of  you  is  steadfast,  knowing, 
that  as  ye  are  partakers  of  the  sufferings,  so  shall  ye  be  also  of 
the  consolation. 

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4 : S We  are  troubled  on  every  side,  yet  not  distressed ; we 
are  perplexed,  but  not  in  despair ; 9 Persecuted,  but  not  for- 
saken; cast  down,  but  not  destroyed ; 10  Always  bearing  about 
in  the  body  the  dying  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  the  life  also  of 
Jesus  might  be  made  manifest  in  our  body.  11  For  we  which 
live  are  always  delivered  unto  death  for  Jesus’  sake,  that  the 
life  also  of  Jesus  might  be  made  manifest  in  our  mortal  flesh. 

6 : 4 But  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the  ministers 
of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in  necessities,  in  dis- 
tresses, 5 In  stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults,  in  labors, 
in  watchings,  in  fastings ; 8 By  honor  and  dishonor,  by  evil 
report  and  good  report ; as  deceivers,  and  yet  true  ; 9 As  un- 
known, and  yet  well  known  ; as  dying,  and  behold,  we  live  ; as 
chastened,  and  not  killed  ; 10  As  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoic- 
ing ; as  poor,  yet  making  many  rich ; as  having  nothing,  and 
yet  possessing  all  things. 

11:23  Are  they  ministers  of  Christ?  (I  speak  as  a fool)  I 
am  more ; in  labors  more  abundant,  in  stripes  above  meas- 
ure, in  prisons  more  frequent,  in  deaths  oft.  24  Of  the  Jews 
five  times  received  I forty  stripes  save  one.  25  Thrice  was  I 
beaten  with  rods,  once  was  I stoned,  thrice  I suffered  ship- 
wreck, a night  and  a day  1 have  been  in  the  deep ; 26  In  jour- 
neyings  often,  in  perils  of  waters,  in  perils  of  robbers,  in  perils 
by  mine  own  countrymen,  in  perils  by  the  heathen,  in  perils  in 
the  city,  in  perils  in  the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the  sea,  in  per- 
ils among  false  brethren ; 27  In  weariness  and  painfulness,  in 
watchings  often,  in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings  often,  in  cold 
and  nakedness.  32  In  Damascus  the  governor  under  Aretas 
the  king  kept  the  city  of  the  Damascenes  with  a garrison,  de- 
sirous to  apprehend  me  : 33  And  through  a window  in  a basket 
was  I let  down  by  the  wall,  and  escaped  his  hands. 

Gal.  1:10  For  do  I now  persuade  men,  or  God?  or  do  I 
seek  to  please  men  ? for  if  I yet  pleased  men,  I should  not  be 
the  servant  of  Christ. 

5:11  And  I,  brethren,  if  I yet  preach  circumcision,  why  do 
I yet  suffer  persecution  ? then  is  the  offence  of  the  cross  ceased. 

1 Th.  3 : 3 That  no  man  should  be  moved  by  these  afflic- 
tions : for  yourselves  know  that  we  are  appointed  thereunto. 
4 For  verily,  when  we  were  with  you,  we  told  you  before  that 
we  should  suffer  tribulation ; even  as  it  came  to  pass,  and  ye 
know. 


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Ministerial  Success. 

2 Tim.  2 : 3 Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a good  sol- 
dier of  Jesus  Christ.  9 Wherein  I suffer  trouble,  as  an  evil- 
doer, even  unto  bonds  ; but  the  word  of  God  is  not  bound. 

3:11  Persecutions,  afflictions,  which  came  unto  me  at  An- 
tioch, at  Iconium,  at  Lystra,  what  persecutions  I endured : but 
out  of  them  all  the  Lord  delivered  me.  12  Yea,  and  all  that 
will  live  godly  in  Christ  Jesus  shall  suffer  persecution. 

Rev.  1:91  John,  who  also  am  your  brother,  and  companion 
in  tribulation,  and  in  the  kingdom  and  patience  of  Jesus  Christ, 
was  in  the  isle  that  is  called  Patmos,  for  the  word  of  God,  and 
for  the  testimony  of  Jesus  Christ.  [See  59  and  439.] 

409.  Success  in  preaching  promised , encouraged , and  exem- 
plified. 

Jer.  23 : 22  But  if  they  had  stood  in  my  counsel,  and  had 
caused  my  people  to  hear  my  words,  then  they  should  have 
turned  them  from  their  evil  way,  and  from  the  evil  of  their 
doings. 

Dan.  12  : 3 And  they  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  bright- 
ness of  the  firmament ; and  they  that  turn  many  to  righteous- 
ness, as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

Mk.  1 : 17  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Come  ye  after  me,  and 
I will  make  you  to  become  fishers  of  men. 

Jn.  4 : 36  And  he  that  reapeth  receiveth  wages,  and  gather- 
eth  fruit  unto  life  eternal : that  both  he  that  soweth,  and  he 
that  reapeth,  may  rejoice  together. 

Ac.  11:24  For  he  was  a good  man,  and  full  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  of  faith  : and  much  people  was  added  unto  the  Lord. 

14  : 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that  they  went  both 
together  into  the  synagogue  of  the  Jews,  and  so  spake,  that  a 
great  multitude,  both  of  the  Jews,  and  also  of  the  Greeks, 
believed. 

1 Cor.  1:21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the  world 
by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by  the  foolishness 
of  preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

Ph.  4 : 1 Therefore,  my  brethren  dearly  beloved  and  longed 
for,  my  joy  and  crown,  so  stand  fast  in  the  Lord,  my  dearly 
beloved. 

1 Th.  2 : 19  For  what  is  our  hope,  or  joy,  or  crown  of  re- 
joicing ? Are  not  even  ye  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  at  his  coming  ? 

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Ministerial  Success — Encouraged  and  rewarded. 

1 Tim.  4 : 16  Take  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the  doctrine  ; 
continue  in  them : for  in  doing  this  thou  shalt  both  save  thy- 
self, and  them  that  hear  thee. 

410.  Is  apparent  or  present  success  always  in  proportion  to 
faithfulness  ? 

Is.  6:9  And  he  said,  Go,  and  tell  this  people,  Hear  ye  in- 
deed, but  understand  not ; and  see  ye  indeed,  but  perceive  not. 
10  Make  the  heart  of  this  people  fat,  and  make  their  ears 
heavy,  and  shut  their  eyes ; lest  they  see  with  their  eyes,  and 
hear  with  their  ears,  and  understand  with  their  heart,  and  con- 
vert, and  be  healed.  11  Then  said  I,  Lord,  how  long?  And 
he  answered,  Until  the  cities  be  wasted  without  inhabitant, 
and  the  houses  without  man,  and  the  land  be  utterly  desolate. 

53 : 1 Who  hath  believed  our  report  ? and  to  whom  is  the 
arm  of  the  Lord  revealed  ? 

Jer.  5 : 14  Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts,  Be- 
cause ye  speak  this  word,  behold,  I will  make  my  words  in  thy 
mouth  fire,  and  this  people  wood,  and  it  shall  devour  them. 

Ezk.  3 : 7 But  the  house  of  Israel  will  not  hearken  unto  thee ; 
for  they  will  not  hearken  unto  me : for  all  the  house  of  Israel 
are  impudent  and  hard-hearted. 

Jn.  12  : 37  But  though  he  had  done  so  many  miracles  before 
them,  yet  they  believed  not  on  him : 38  That  the  saying  of 
Esaias  the  prophet  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake,  Lord, 
who  hath  believed  our  report  ? and  to  whom  hath  the  arm  of 
the  Lord  been  revealed  ? 39  Therefore  they  could  not  believe, 

because  that  Esaias  said  again,  40  He  hath  blinded  their  eyes, 
and  hardened  their  heart;  that  they  should  not  see  with  their 
eyes,  nor  understand  with  their  heart,  and  be  converted,  and  I 
should  heal  them. 

Ac.  13 : 46  Then  Paul  and  Barnabas  waxed  bold,  and  said, 
It  was  necessary  that  the  word  of  God  should  first  have  been 
spoken  to  you  : but  seeing  ye  put  it  from  you,  and  judge  your- 
selves unworthy  of  everlasting  life,  lo,  we  turn  to  the  Gentiles. 

411.  Faithful  ministers  encouraged  and  rewarded  by  God . 

Is.  49  : 5 And  now,  saith  the  Lord  that  formed  me  from  the 

womb  to  be  his  servant,  to  bring  Jacob  again  to  him,  Though 
Israel  be  not  gathered,  yet  shall  I be  glorious  in  the  eyes  of 
the  Lord,  and  my  God  shall  be  my  strength. 

Jer.  1 : 18  For  behold,  I have  made  thee  this  day  a defenced 

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city,  and  an  iron  pillar,  and  brazen  walls  against  the  whole 
land,  against  the  kings  of  Judah,  against  the  princes  thereof, 
agfiinst  the  priests  thereof,  and  against  the  people  of  the  land. 
19  And  they  shall  fight  against  thee ; but  they  shall  not  pre- 
vail against  thee ; for  I am  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord,  to  de- 
liver thee. 

Jer.  15 : 19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  If  thou  return,  then 
will  I bring  thee  again,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  me  : and 
if  thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be  as 
my  mouth : let  them  return  unto  thee ; but  return  not  thou 
unto  them.  20  And  I will  make  thee  unto  this  people  a fenced 
brazen  wall : and  they  shall  fight  against  thee,  but  they  shall 
not  prevail  against  thee  : for  I am  with  thee  to  save  thee  and 
to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  Lord.  21  And  I will  deliver  thee  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  wicked,  and  I will  redeem  thee  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  terrible. 

Ezk.  3:8  Behold,  I have  made  thy  face  strong  against  their 
faces,  and  thy  forehead  strong  against  their  foreheads.  9 As 
an  adamant,  harder  than  flint  have  I made  thy  forehead : fear 
them  not,  neither  be  dismayed  at  their  looks,  though  they  be  a 
rebellious  house. 

Mat.  28 : 20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever 
I have  commanded  you : and  lo,  I am  with  you  alway,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world.  Amen. 

Lk.  6 : 22  Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  hate  you,  and 
when  they  shall  separate  you  from  their  company,  and  shall 
reproach  you , and  cast  out  your  name  as  evil,  for  the  Son  of 
man’s  sake.  23  Rejoice  ye  in  that  day,  and  leap  for  joy : for 
behold,  your  reward  is  great  in  heaven : for  in  the  like  man- 
ner did  their  fathers  unto  the  prophets. 

21 : 15  For  I will  give  you  a mouth  and  wisdom,  which  all 
your  adversaries  shall  not  be  able  to  gainsay  nor  resist. 

Jn.  14  : 16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever. 

2 Tim.  4:71  have  fought  a good  fight,  I have  finished  my 
course,  I have  kept  the  faith : 8 Henceforth  there  is  laid  up 
for  me  a crown  of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord,  the  righteous 
Judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day : and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto 
all  them  also  that  love  his  appearing. 

412.  Faithful  ministers  should  be  supported. 

Num.  18:21  And  behold,  I have  given  the  children  of  Levi 
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Provision  for. 

all  the  tenth  in  Israel  for  an  inheritance,  for  their  service  which 
they  serve,  even  the  service  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion. 

Dt.  12 : 19  Take  heed  to  thyself  that  thou  forsake  not  the 
Levite  as  long  as  thou  livest  upon  the  earth. 

Mai.  3 : 9 Ye  are  cursed  with  a curse:  for  ye  have  robbed 
me,  even  this  whole  nation.  10  Bring  ye  all  the  tithes  into 
the  storehouse,  that  there  may  be  meat  in  my  house,  and  prove 
me  now  herewith,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  if  I will  not  open 
you  the  windows  of  heaven,  and  pour  you  out  a blessing,  that 
there  shall  not  he  room  enough  to  receive  it. 

Mat.  10  : 9 Provide  neither  gold,  nor  silver,  nor  brass  in  your 
purses;  10  Nor  scrip  for  your  journey,  neither  two  coats,  nei- 
ther shoes,  nor  yet  staves  : (for  the  workman  is  worthy  of  his 
meat.)  40  He  that  receiveth  you,  receiveth  me  ; and  he  that 
receiveth  me,  receiveth  him  that  sent  me.  41 : 42. 

Lk.  10:  16  He  that  heareth  you,  heareth  me;  and  he  that 
despiseth  you,  despiseth  me ; and  he  that  despiseth  me,  de- 
spiseth  him  that  sent  me. 

Jn.  13:20  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He  that  receiveth 
whomsoever  I send,  receiveth  me ; and  he  that  receiveth  me, 
receiveth  him  that  sent  me. 

1 Cor.  9:11  If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it 
a great  thing  if  we  shall  reap  your  carnal  things  ? 13  Do  ye 

not  know  that  they  which  minister  about  holy  things  live  of  the 
things  of  the  temple,  and  they  which  wait  at  the  alter  are  par- 
takers with  the  altar?  14  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained 
that  they  which  preach  the  gospel  should  live  of  the  gospel. 

Gal.  6 : 6 Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word,  communicate 
unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all  good  things. 

Ep.  6:18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication 
in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thei%unto  with  all  perseverance 
and  supplication  for  all  saints  ; 19  And  for  me,  that  utterance 
may  be  given  unto  me,  that  I may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to 
make  known  the  mystery  of  the  gospel. 

1 Th.  5 : 12  And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know  them 
which  labor  among  you,  and  are  over  you  in  the  Lord,  and 
admonish  you ; 13  And  to  esteem  them  very  highly  in  love 
for  their  work’s  sake.  And  be  at  peace  among  yourselves. 
25  Brethren,  pray  for  us. 

2 Th.  3 : 1 Finally,  brethren,  pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of 

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Liable  to  be  corrupted  or  neglected. 

the  Lord  may  have  free  course,  and  be  glorified,  even  as  it  is 
■with  you ; 2 And  that  we  maybe  delivered  from  unreasonable 
and  wicked  men  : for  all  men  have  not  faith. 

1 Tim.  5 : 17  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well,  be  counted  wor- 
thy of  double  honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  the  word 
and  doctrine.  18  For  the  scripture  saith,  Thou  shalt  not 
muzzle  the  ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And,  The  laborer 
is  worthy  of  his  reward. 

413.  Ministers  liable  to  be  corrupted  or  neglected. 

Ex.  32:21  And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  What  did  this  peo- 
ple unto  thee,  that  thou  hast  brought  so  great  a sin  upon 
them  ? 22  And  Aaron  said,  Let  not  the  anger  of  my  lord 
wax  hot:  thou  knowest  the  people,  that  they  are  set  on  mis- 
chief. 23  For  they  said  unto  me.  Make  us  gods  which  shall 
go  before  us. 

Is.  30 : 9 This  is  a rebellious  people,  lying  children,  children 
that  will  not  hear  the  law  of  the  Lord  : 10  Which  say  to  the 
seers,  See  not ; and  to  the  prophets,  Prophesy  not  unto  us  right 
things,  speak  unto  us  smooth  things,  prophesy  deceits  : 11  Get 
ye  out  of  the  way,  turn  aside  out  of  the  path,  cause  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel  to  cease  from  before  us. 

Jer.  5 : 30  A wonderful  and  horrible  thing  is  committed  in 
the  land ; 31  The  prophets  prophesy  falsely,  and  the  priests 
bear  rule  by  their  means ; and  my  people  love  to  have  it  so  • 
and  what  will  ye  do  in  the  end  thereof? 

Am.  2:11  And  I raised  up  of  your  sons  for  prophets,  and 
of  your  young  men  for  Nazarites.  Is  it  not  even  thus,  O ye 
children  of  Israel  ? saith  the  Lord.  12  But  ye  gave  the  Naz- 
arites wine  to  drink ; and  commanded  the  prophets,  saying, 
Prophesy  not. 

7 : 12  Also,  Amaziah  sai#  unto  Amos,  O thou  seer,  go  flee 
thee  away  into  the  land  of  Judah,  and  there  eat  bread,  and 
prophesy  there : 13  But  prophesy  not  again  any  more  s. 
Bethel : for  it  is  the  king’s  chapel,  and  it  is  the  king’s  court. 

Jn.  5 : 43  I am  come  in  my  Father’s  name,  and  ye  receive 
me  not : if  another  shall  come  in  his  own  name,  him  ye  will 
receive. 

Ac.  4 : 18  And  they  called  them,  and  commanded  them  not 
to  speak  at  all,  nor  teach  in  the  name  of  Jesus. 

2 Tim.  1 : 15  This  thou  knowest.  that  all  they  which  are  in 

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Number,  Deceit,  and  Danger  of  False  Teachers. 

Asia  be  turned  away  from  me ; of  whom  are  Phygellus  and 
Hermogenes. 

4 : 3 For  the  time  will  come,  when  they  will  not  endure 
sound  doctrine ; but  after  their  own  lusts  shall  they  heap  to 
themselves  teachers,  having  itching  ears ; 4 And  they  shall 
turn  away  their  ears  from  the  truth,  and  shall  be  turned  unto 
fables.  Zee.  7 : 11,  12. 

414.  False  and  unfaithful  ministers  numerous , deceitful , and 
dangerous . 

1 K.  18 : 22  Then  said  Elijah  unto  the  people,  I,  even  I only, 
remain  a prophet  of  the  Lord  ; but  Baal’s  prophets  are  four 
hundred  and  fifty  men. 

Jer.  10 : 21  For  the  pastors  are  become  brutish,  and  have 
not  sought  the  Lord  : therefore  they  shall  not  prosper,  and  all 
their  flocks  shall  be  scattered. 

Mat.  7 : 22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ? and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  out  devils?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  ? 
23  And  then  I will  profess  unto  them,  I never  knew  you : de- 
part from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 

Mat.  24  : 5 For  many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying,  I am 
Christ;  and  shall  deceive  many.  11  And  many  false  prophets 
shall  rise,  and  shall  deceive  many. 

Ac.  20 : 29  For  I know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall 
grievous  wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock. 
30  Also  of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speaking  perverse 
things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them. 

1 Jn.  4:1  Beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit,  but  try  the  spir- 
its whether  they  are  of  God : because  many  false  prophets  are 
gone  out  into  the  world. 

2 Jn.  7 For  many  deceivers  are  entered  into  the  world, 
who  confess  not  that  Jesus  Christ  is  come  in  the  flesh.  Tjiis 
is  a deceiver,  and  an  antichrist. 

Deceitful. 

Jer.  6:14  They  have  healed  also  the  hurt  of  the  daughter 
of  my  people  slightly,  saying,  Peace,  peace  ; when  there  is  no 
peace. 

Ezk.  13  : 10  Because,  even  because  they  have  seduced  my 
people,  saying,  Peace  ; and  there  was  no  peace ; and  one  built 
up  a wall,  and  lo,  others  daubed  it  with  untempered  mortar . 

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Number,  Deceit,  and  Danger  of  False  Teachers. 

Mat.  7:15  Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in 
sheep’s  clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves. 

Rom.  16:  18  For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  but  their  own  belly;  and  by  good  words  and  fait 
speeches  deceive  the  hearts  of  the  simple. 

2 Cor.  11 : 13  For  such  are  false  apostles,  deceitful  workers, 
transforming  themselves  into  the  apostles  of  Christ.  14  And 
no  marvel ; for  Satan  himself  is  transformed  into  an  angel  of 
light.  15  Therefore  it  is  no  great  thing  if  his  ministers  also 
be  transformed  as  the  ministers  of  righteousness ; whose  end 
shall  be  according  to  their  works. 

Ep.  4 : 14  That  we  henceforth  be  no  more  children,  tossed  to 
and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the 
sleight  of  men,  and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they  lie  in 
wait  to  deceive. 

2 Tim.  3 : 13  But  evil  men  and  seducers  shall  wax  worse 
and  worse,  deceiving,  and  being  deceived. 

Tit.  1 : 10  For  there  are  many  unruly  and  vain  talkers  and 
deceivers,  especially  they  of  the  circumcision  : 11  Whose 
mouths  must  be  stopped,  who  subvert  whole  houses,  teaching 
things  which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre’s  sake. 

2 Pet.  2 : 3 And  through  covetousness  shall  they  with 
feigned  words  make  merchandise  of  you : whose  judgment 
now  of  a long  time  lingereth  not,  and  their  damnation  slum- 
bereth  not. 

Dangerous.  N 

Is.  3 : 12  O my  people,  they  which  lead  thee  cause  thee  to 
err,  and  destroy  the  way  of  thy  paths. 

9 : 15  The  ancient  and  honorable,  he  is  the  head ; and  the 
prophet  that  teacheth  lies,  he  is  the  tail.  16  For  the  leaders 
of  this  people  cause  them  to  err ; and  they  that  are  led  of  them 
are  destroyed. 

Jer.  23 : 14  I have  seen  also  in  the  prophets  of  Jerusalem  a 
horrible  thing : they  commit  adultery,  and  walk  in  lies : they 
strengthen  also  the  hands  of  evil-doers,  that  none  doth  return 
from  his  wickedness : they  are  all  of  them  unto  me  as  Sodom, 
and  the  inhabitants  thereof  as  Gomorrah.  15  Therefore  thus 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  concerning  the  prophets ; Behold,  I 
will  feed  them  with  wormwood,  and  make  them  drink  the 
water  of  gall : for  from  the  prophets  of  Jerusalem  is  profane- 
ness gone  forth  into  all  the  land.  32  Behold,  I am  against 
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Number,  Deceit,  and  Danger  of  False  Teachers. 

them  that  prophesy  false  dreams,  saith  the  Lord,  and  do  tell 
them,  and  cause  my  people  to  err  by  their  lies,  and  by  their 
lightness  ; yet  I sent  them  not,  nor  commanded  them  : there- 
fore they  shall  not  profit  this  people  at  all,  saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  13 : 10  Because,  even  because  they  have  seduced  my 
people,  saying,  Peace ; and  there  was  no  peace  ; and  one  built 
up  a wall,  and  lo,  others  daubed  it  with  untempered  mortar: 
22  Because  with  lies  ye  have  made  the  heart  of  the  righteous 
sad,  whom  I have  not  made  sad ; and  strengthened  the  hands 
of  the  wicked,  that  he  should  not  return  from  his  wicked  way, 
by  promising  him  life. 

22 : 25  T^ere  is  a conspiracy  of  her  prophets  in  the  midst 
thereof,  like  a roaring  lion  ravening  the  prey 3 they  have  de- 
voured souls  ; they  have  taken  the  treasure  and  precious 
things  ; they  have  made  her  many  widows  in  the  midst  thereof. 
26  Her  priests  have  violated  my  law,  and  have  profaned  my 
holy  things  : they  have  put  no  difference  between  the  holy  and 
profane,  neither  have  they  shewed  difference  between  the ‘un- 
clean and  the  clean,  and  have  hid  their  eyes  from  my  sab- 
baths, and  1 am  profaned  among  them.  27  Her  princes  in  the 
midst  thereof  are  like  wolves  ravening  the  prey,  to  shed  blood, 
and  to  destroy  souls,  to  get  dishonest  gain.  28  And  her 
prophets  have  daubed  them  with  untempered  mortar , seeing 
vanity,  and  divining  lies  unto  them,  saying,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God,  when  the  Lord  hath  not  spoken. 

34:2  Son  of  man,  prophesy  against  the  shepherds  of  Israel, 
prophesy,  and  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  unto 
the  shepherds ; Wo  be  to  the  shepherds  of  Israel  that  do  feed 
themselves  ! should  not  the  shepherds  feed  the  flocks  ? 3 Ye 

eat  the  fat,  and  ye  clothe  you  with  the  wool,  ye  kill  them  that 
are  fed : hut  ye  feed  not  the  flock.  4 The  diseased  have  ye 
not  strengthened,  neither  have  ye  healed  that  which  was  sick, 
neither  have  ye  bound  up  that  which  was  broken,  neither  have 
ye  brought  again  that  which  was  driven  awTay,  neither  have 
ye  sought  that  which  was  lost  3 but  with  force  and  with  cruelty 
have  ye  ruled  them. 

Mat.  23  : 13  But  wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypo- 
crites ! for  ye  shut  up  the  kingdom  of  heaven  against  men  : 
for  ye  neither  go  in  yourselves , neither  suffer  ye  them  that  are 
entering,  to  go  in. 

Lk.  11 : 52  Wo  unto  you,  lawyers  ! for  ye  have  taken  away 

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False  Teachers  to  be  avoided. 

the  key  of  knowledge  : ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  and  them 
that  were  entering  in  ye  hindered. 

2 Pet.  2 : 1 But  there  were  false  prophets  also  among  the 
people,  even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who 
privily  shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the 
Lord  that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift  de- 
struction. 2 And  many  shall  follow  their  pernicious  ways;  by 
reason  of  whom  the  way  of  truth  shall  be  evil  spoken  of. 
3 And  through  covetousness  shall  they  with  feigned  words 
make  merchandise  of  you  : whose  judgment  now  of  a long 
time  lingereth  not,  and  their  damnation  slumbereth  not. 

415.  False  teachers  to  he  avoided. 

Pr.  19 : 27  Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instruction  that  caus- 
eth  to  err  from  the  words  of  knowledge. 

Mat.  7 : 15  Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in 
sheep’s  clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves. 

15  : 14  Let  them  alone : they  be  blind  leaders  of  the  blind. 
And  if  the  blind  lead  the  blind,  both  shall  fall  into  the  ditch. 

16:6  Then  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Take  heed  and  beware 
of  the  leaven  of  the  Pharisees  and  of  the  Sadducees. 

24  : 4 And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Take  heed 
that  no  man  deceive  you.  5 For  many  shall  come  in  my 
name,  saying,  I am  Christ ; and  shall  deceive  many.  24  For 
there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false  prophets,  and  shall 
shew  great  signs  and  wonders ; insomuch  that,  if  it  were  pos- 
sible, they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect.  Lk.  21  : 8. 

Mk.  4 : 24  And  he  said  unto  them,  Take  heed  what  ye 
hear : With  what  measure  ye  mete,  it  shall  be  measured  to 
you : and  unto  you  that  hear  shall  more  be  given. 

Lk.  21:8  And  he  said,  Take  heed  that  ye  be  not  deceived : 
for  many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying,  I am  Christ ; and 
the  time  draweth  near : go  ye  not  therefore  after  them. 

Rom.  16 : 17  Now  I beseech  you,  brethren,  mark  them  which 
cause  divisions  and  offences,  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  ye 
have  learned  ; and  avoid  them. 

1 Cor.  15 : 33  Be  not  deceived  : Evil  communications  cor- 
rupt good  manners. 

Gal.  1 : 7 Which  is  not  another ; but  there  be  some  that 
trouble  you,  and  would  pervert  the  gospel  of  Christ.  8 But 
though  we,  or  an  angel  from  heaven,  preach  any  other  gospel 
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Consequences  of  Falsehood  and  Unfaithfulness. 

unto  you  than  that  which  we  have  preached  unto  you,  let  him 
be  accursed. 

Ph.  3 : 2 Beware  of  dogs,  beware  of’  evil-workers,  beware 
of  the  concision;  3 For  we  are  the  circumcision,  which  worship 
God  in  the  Spirit,  and  rejoice  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  have  no 
confidence  in  the  flesh. 

2 Jn.  10  If  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring  not  this 
doctrine,  receive  him  not  into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God 
speed:  il  For  he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed,  is  partaker  of 
his  evil  deeds.  [See  102.] 

416.  Consequences  of  ministerial  falsehood  and  unfaithfulness . 

Dt.  13 : 5 And  that  prophet,  or  that  dreamer  of  dreams, 
shall  be  put  to  death ; because  he  hath  spoken  to  turn  you 
away  from  the  Lord  your  God,  which  brought  you  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  and  redeemed  you  out  of  the  house  of  bondage, 
to  thrust  thee  out  of  the  way  which  the  Lord  thy  God  com- 
manded thee  to  walk  in.  So  shalt  thou  put  the  evil  away 
from  the  midst  of  thee. 

Jer.  23:1  Wo  be  unto  the  pastors  that  destroy  and  scatter 
the  sheep  of  my  pasture  ! saith  the  Lord.  2 Therefore  thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  against  the  pastors  that  feed  my 
people;  Ye  have  scattered  my  flock,  and  driven  them  away? 
and  have  not  visited  them  : behold,  I will  visit  upon  you  the 
evil  of  your  doings,  saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  13  : 3 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Wo  unto  the  foolish 
prophets,  that  follow  their  own  spirit,  and  have  seen  nothing  ! 
18  And  say,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Wo  to  the  women  that 
sew  pillows  to  all  arm-holes,  and  make  kerchiefs  upon  the 
head  of  every  stature  to  hunt  souls  ! 

22 : 26  Her  priests  have  violated  my  law,  and  have  pro- 
faned mine  holy  things : they  have  put  no  difference  between 
the  holy  and  profane,  neither  have  they  shewed  difference  be- 
tween the  unclean  and  the  clean,  and  have  hid  their  eyes  from 
my  sabbaths,  and  I am  profaned  among  them.  31  Therefore 
have  I poured  out  mine  indignation  upon  them ; I have  con- 
sumed them  with  the  fire  of  my  wrath : their  own  way  have  L 
recompensed  upon  their  heads,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

34 : 2 Son  of  man,  prophesy  against  the  shepherds  of  Israel, 
prophesy,  and  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  unto 
the  shepherds ; Wo  he  to  the  shepherds  of  Israel  that  do  feed 

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Consequences  of  Falsehood  and  Unfaithfulness. 

themselves  ! should  not  the  shepherds  feed  the  flocks  ? 
10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I am  against  the 
shepherds ; and  I will  require  my  flock  at  their  hand,  and 
cause  them  to  cease  from  feeding  the  flock ; neither  shall  the 
shepherds  feed  themselves  any  more ; for  I will  deliver  my 
flock  from  their  mouth,  that  they  may  not  be  meat  for  them. 

Mai.  2:8  But  ye  are  departed  out  of  the  way ; ye  have 
caused  many  to  stumble  at  the  law ; ye  have  corrupted  the 
covenant  of  Levi,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  9 Therefore  have 
I also  made  you  contemptible  and  base  before  all  the  people, 
according  as  ye  have  not  kept  my  ways,  but  have  been  partial 
in  the  law. 

Mat.  23:14  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites  1 
for  ye  devour  widows5  houses,  and  for  a pretence  make  long 
prayer : therefore  ye  shall  receive  the  greater  damnation. 
15  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites ! for  ye 
compass  sea  and  land  to  make  one  proselyte  ; and  when  he  is 
made,  ye  make  him  two-fold  more  the  child  of  hell  than  your- 
selves. 16  Wo  unto  you,  ye  blind  guides!  which  say,  Who- 
soever shall  swear  by  the  temple,  it  is  nothing  ; but  whosoever 
shall  swear  by  the  gold  of  the  temple,  he  is  a debtor.  17  Ye 
fools,  and  blind  ! for  whether  is  greater,  the  gold,  or  the  tem- 
ple that  sanctifieth  the  gold  ? 23  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and 

Pharisees,  hypocrites  ! for  ye  pay  tithe  of  mint,  and  anise,  and 
cummin,  and  have  omitted  the  weightier  matters  of  the  law, 
judgment,  mercy,  and  faith : these  ought  ye  to  have  done, 
and  not  to  leave  the  other  undone.  24  Ye  blind  guides, 
which  strain  at  a gnat,  and  swallow  a camel.  27  Wo  unto 
you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites ! for  ye  are  like  unto 
whited  sepulchres,  which  indeed  appear  beautiful  outward,  but 
are  within  full  of  dead  men’s  bones,  and  of  all  uncleanness. 
28  Even  so  ye  also  outwardly  appear  righteous  unto  men,  but 
within  ye  are  full  of  hypocrisy  and  iniquity.  33  Ye  serpents, 
ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can  ye  escape  the  damnation  of 
hell? 

Lk.  6:26  Wo  unto  you,  when  all  men  shall  speak  well  of 
you ! for  so  did  their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets. 

11 : 52  Wo  unto  you,  lawyers  ! for  ye  have  taken  away  the 
key  of  knowledge : ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  and  them 
that  were  entering  in  ye  hindered. 

2 Pet.  2 : 3 And  through  covetousness  shall  they  with  feigned 
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Divinely  appointed — Called  for — Encouraged. 

words  make  merchandise  of  you : whose  judgment  now  of  a 
long  time  lingereth  not,  and  their  damnation  slumbereth  not. 

MISSIONS. 

417.  Missions  divinely  appointed. 

Mat.  28  : 19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatso- 
ever I have  commanded  you  : and  lo,  I am  with  you  always, 
even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

Mk.  16  : 15  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature. 

Ac.  26  : 16  But  rise,  and  stand  upon  thy  feet : for  I have  ap- 
peared unto  thee  for  this  purpose  to  make  thee  a minister  and 
a witness  both  of  these  things  which  thou  hast  seen,  and  of 
those  things  in  the  which  I will  appear  unto  thee : 17  Deliver- 
ing thee  from  the  people,  and  from  the  Gentiles,  unto  whom 
now  I send  thee,  18  To  open  their  eyes,  and  to  turn  them  from 
darkness  to  light,  and  from  the  power  of  Satan  unto  God,  that 
they  may  receive  forgiveness  of  sins,  and  inheritance  among 
them  which  are  sanctified  by  faith  that  is  in  me. 

Rom.  10 : 14  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they 
have  not  believed  ? and  how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom 
they  have  not  heard  ? and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a 
preacher?  15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they  be 
sent?  as  it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them  that 
preach  the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good 
things  ! [See  364  and  412.] 

418.  Missions  called  for  by  the  character , condition , and,  pros- 
pects of  the  heathen. 

Ps.  9 : 17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God. 

74  : 20  Have  respect  unto  the  covenant : for  the  dark  places 
of  the  earth  are  full  of  the  habitations  of  cruelty. 

Rom.  2 : 12  For  as  many  as  have  sinned  without  law,  shall 
also  perish  without  law : and  as  many  as  have  sinned  in  the 
law,  shall  be  judged  by  the  law. 

[See  Idolatry  and  Heathenism,  330.] 

419.  Encouragement  of  missions. 

Ps.  110 : 3 Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy 

32  373 


420 


MODESTY. 


Required. 

power,  in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morn- 
ing : thou  hast  the  dew  of  thy  youth. 

Joel  2 : 28  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  I will 
pour  out  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ; and  your  sons  and  your 
daughters  shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams, 
your  young  men  shall  see  visions  : 29  And  also  upon  the  ser- 
vants and  upon  the  handmaids  in  those  days  will  I pour  out 
my  Spirit. 

Mat.  9 : 37  Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples,  The  harvest 
truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  laborers  are  few.  3S  Pray  ye  there- 
fore the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  will  send  forth  laborers 
into  his  harvest.  [See  81,  and  387.] 

MODESTY. 

420.  Modesty  and  lowliness  required. 

Pr.  25 : 6 Put  not  forth  thyself  in  the  presence  of  the  king, 
and  stand  not  in  the  place  of  great  men ; 7 For  better  it  is 
that  it  be  said  unto  thee,  Come  up  hither;  than  that  thou 
shouldest  be  put  lower  in  the  presence  of  the  prince  whom 
thine  eyes  have  seen. 

Mat.  11:29  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me  : for 

1 am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart ; and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
your  souls. 

20  : 26  But  it  shall  not  be  so  among  you  : but  whosoever  will 
be  great  among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister  ; 27  And  who- 
soever will  be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant. 

Rom.  12  : 3 For  I say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to 
every  man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more 
highly  than  he  ought  to  think  ; but  to  think  soberly,  according 
as  God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith.  10  Be 
kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love  ; in  honor 
preferring  one  another. 

1 Cor.  13:4  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity  en- 
vieth  not ; charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up. 

Ep.  4:  1 1 therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that 
ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 

2 With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love. 

Ph.  2 : 3 Let  nothing  he  done  through  strife  or  vain  glory ; 
but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than 
themselves.  [See  53.] 

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MODESTY — OSTENTATION  AND  BOASTING.  421,  422 
Modesty  in  good  Works — Ostentation  and  Boasting  forbidden. 

421.  Modesty  in  good  works. 

Mat.  6 : 1 Take  heed  that  ye  do  not  your  alms  before  men, 
to  be  seen  of  them : otherwise  ye  have  no  reward  of  your 
Father  which  is  in  heaven.  2 Therefore,  when  thou  doest 
thine  alms,  do  not  sound  a trumpet  before  thee,  as  the  hypo- 
crites do,  in  the  synagogues,  and  in  the  streets,  that  they  may 
have  glory  of  men.  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  They  have  their 
reward.  3 But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy  left  hand 
know  what  thy  right  hand  doeth ; 4 That  thine  alms  may  be 
in  secret : and  thy  Father  which  seeth  in  secret,  himself  shall 
reward  thee  openly. 

OSTENTATION  AND  BOASTING. 

422.  Ostentation  and  boasting  forbidden. 

Ps.  39  : 6 Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a vain  shew : surely 
they  are  disquieted  in  vain. 

Mat.  6 : 5 And  when  thou  prayest,  thou  shalt  not  be  as  the 
hypocrites  are : for  they  love  to  pray  standing  in  the  syna- 
gogues, and  in  the  corners  of  the  streets,  that  they  may  be 
seen  of  men.  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  They  have  their  reward. 
6 But  thou,  when  thou  prayest,  enter  into  thy  closet,  and  when 
thou  hast  shut  thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which  is  in  secret; 
and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly. 
16  Moreover,  when  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a sad 
countenance : for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may  ap- 
pear unto  men  to  fast.  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  They  have 
their  reward.  17  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thy  head, 
and  wash  thy  face ; IS  That  thou  appear  not  unto  men,  to 
fast,  but  unto  thy  Father,  which  is  in  secret : and  thy  Father, 
which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly. 

23  : 5 But  all  their  works  they  do  for  to  be  seen  of  men  : they 
make  broad  their  phylacteries,  and  enlarge  the  borders  of  their 
garments,  6 And  love  the  uppermost  rooms  at  feasts,  and  the 
chief  seats  in  the  synagogues,  7 And  greetings  in  the  markets, 
and  to  be  called  of  men,  Rabbi,  Rabbi.  8 But  be  not  ye  called 
Rabbi : for  one  is  your  Master,  even  Christ ; and  all  ye  are 
brethren. 

Lk.  18  : 9 And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  certain  which 
trusted  in  themselves  that  they  were  righteous,  and  despised 
others : 10  Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray ; the 
one  a Pharisee,  and  the  other  a publican.  11  The  Pharisee 

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423,  424 


PARENTS — DUTIES  OF. 


To  instruct  and  govern — To  correct. 

stood  and  prayed  thus  with  himself,  God,  I thank  thee,  that  I 
am  not  as  other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers,  or 
even  as  this  publican.  12  I fast  twice  in  the  week,  I give 
tithes  of  all  that  I possess. 

Gal.  5 : 26  Let  us  not  be  desirous  of  vain-glory,  provoking 
one  another,  envying  one  another. 

Ph.  2 : 3 Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife  or  vain  glory ; 
but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than 
themselves.  [See  Pride,  466.] 

PARENTS— DUTIES  OF. 

423.  To  instruct  and  govern  their  children. 

Ex.  10  : 2 And  that  thou  mayest  tell  in  the  ears  of  thy  son, 
and  of  thy  son’s  son,  what  things  I have  wrought  in  Egypt, 
and  my  signs  which  I have  done  among  them  ; that  ye  may 
know  how  that  I am  the  Lord. 

Dt.  6 : 6 And  these  words  which  I command  thee  this  day, 
shall  be  in  thine  heart:  7 And  thou  shalt  teach  them  dil- 
igently unto  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of  them  when  thou 
sittest  in  thine  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by  the  way,  and 
when  thou  best  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up.  8 And  thou 
shalt  bind  them  for  a sign  upon  thine  hand,  and  they  shall 
be  as  frontlets  between  thine  eyes.  9 And  thou  shalt  write 
them  upon  the  posts  of  thine  house,  and  on  thy  gates. 

Dt.  11 : 18—21. 

32  : 46  And  he  said  unto  them,  Set  your  hearts  unto  all  the 
words  which  I testify  among  you  this  day,  which  ye  shall 
command  your  children  to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of  this 
law. 

Pr.  22  : 6 Train  up  a child  in  the  way  he  should  go  : and 
when  he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

Is.  28  : 9 Whom  shall  he  teach  knowledge  ? and  whom  shall 
he  make  to  understand  doctrine  ? them  that  are  weaned  from 
the  milk,  and  drawn  from  the  breasts. 

Ep.  6 : 4 And,  ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to 
wrath : but  bring  them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of 
the  Lord. 

424.  To  correct  them  for  their  disobedience. 

Pr.  10  : 13  In  the  lips  of  him  that  hath  understanding  wis- 
dom is  found  : but  a rod  is  for  the  back  of  him  that  is  void  of 
understanding. 

376 


PARENTS DUTIES  OF. 


425,  426 


To  provide — Parental  Faithfulness. 

13:24  He  that  spareth  his  rod  hateth  his  son : but  he  that 
oveth  him  chasteneth  him  betimes. 

19:18  Chasten  thy  son  while  there  is  hope,  and  let  not  thy 
soul  spare  for  his  crying. 

22  : 15  Foolishness  is  bound  in  the  heart  of  a child  ; but  the 
rod  of  correction  shall  drive  it  far  from  him. 

23  : 13  Withhold  not  correction  from  the  child  : for  if  thou 
beatest  him  with  the  rod,  he  shall  not  die.  14  Thou  shait 
beat  him  with  the  rod,  and  shait  deliver  his  soul  from  hell. 

26:  3 A whip  for  the  horse,  a bridle  for  the  ass,  and  a rod  for 
the  fool’s  back. 

29  : 15  The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom  : but  a child  left 
to  himself  brlngeth  his  mother  to  shame.  17  Correct  thy  son, 
and  he  shall  give  thee  rest ; yea,  he  shall  give  delight  unto  thy 
soul. 

Heb.  12 : 9 Furthermore,  we  have  had  fathers  of  our  flesh 
which  corrected  us , and  we  gave  them  reverence : shall  we  not 
much  rather  be  in  subjection  unto  the  Father  of  spirits,  and 
live  ? 

425.  To  provide  for  their  children. 

2 Cor.  12:  14  Behold,  the  third  time  I am  ready  to  come  to 
you ; and  I will  not  be  burdensome  to  you : for  I seek  not 
yours,  but  you.  For  the  children  ought  not  to  lay  up  for  the 
parents,  but  the  parents  for  the  children. 

1 Tim.  5 : 8 But  if  any  provide  not  for  his  own,  and  espe- 
cially for  those  of  his  own  house,  he  hath  denied  the  faith,  and 
is  worse  than  an  infidel. 

426.  Residt  of  parental  faithfulness . 

Gen.  17  : 7 And  I will  establish  my  covenant  between  me 
and  thee,  and  thy  seed  after  thee,  in  their  generations,  for  an 
everlasting  covenant ; to  be  a God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed 
after  thee. 

18  : 19  For  I know  him,  that  he  will  command  his  children 
and  his  household  after  him,  and  they  shall  keep  the  way  of 
the  Lord,  to  do  justice  and  judgment ; that  the  Lord  may 
bring  upon  Abraham  that  which  he  hath  spoken  of  him. 

Ps.  37  : 26  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth,  and  his  seed  is 
blessed. 

102  : 28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  and 
their  seed  shall  be  established  before  thee. 

32* 


377 


427 


PARENTS DUTIES  OF. 


Parental  Unfaithfulness. 

Ps.  103  : 17  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  unto 
children’s  children ; 18  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to 
those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

Pr.  20  : 7 The  just  man  walketh  in  his  integrity  : his  children 
are  blessed  after  him. 

22  : 6 Train  up  a child  in  the  way  he  should  go  : and  when 
he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

2 Tim.  1 : 5 When  I call  to  remembrance  the  unfeigned  faith 
that  is  in  thee,  which  dwelt  first  in  thy  grandmother  Lois,  and 
thy  mother  Eunice ; and  I am  persuaded  that  in  thee  also. 

427.  Result  of  parental  neglect  and  unfaithfulness . 

Ex.  20 : 5 Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor 
serve  them : for  I the  Lord  thy  God  am  a jealous  God,  visit- 
ing the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third 
and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me  ; 6 And  shewing 
mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments.  Jer.  32  : 18. 

Num.  14  : 33  And  your  children  shall  wander  in  the  wilder- 
ness forty  years,  and  bear  your  whoredoms,  until  your  car- 
casses be  wasted  in  the  wilderness. 

1 S.  3 : 13  For  I have  told  him,  that  I will  judge  his  house 
for  ever,  for  the  iniquity  which  he  knoweth  : because  his  sons 
made  themselves  vile,  and  he  restrained  them  not.  1 K.  21 : 21. 

1 K.  16  : 3 Behold,  I will  take  away  the  posterity  of  Baasha, 
and  the  posterity  of  his  house  ; and  will  make  thy  house  like 
the  house  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat. 

Job  17:5  He  that  speaketh  flattery  to  his  friends,  even  the 
eyes  of  his  children  shall  fail. 

21 : 17  How  oft  is  the  candle  of  the  wicked  put  out  ? and  how 
oft  cometh  their  destruction  upon  them  ? God  distributeth  sor- 
rows in  his  anger.  18  They  are  as  stubble  before  the  wind, 
and  as  chaff  that  the  storm  carrieth  away.  19  God  layeth  up 
his  iniquity  for  his  children : he  rewardeth  him,  and  he  shall 
know  it. 

Is.  14:21  Prepare  slaughter  for  his  children  for  the  iniquity 
of  their  fathers  ; that  they  do  not  rise,  nor  possess  the  land,  nor 
fill  the  face  of  the  world  with  cities. 

Hos.  4 : 6 My  people  are  destroyed  for  lack  of  knowledge  : 
because  thou  hast  rejected  knowledge,  I will  also  reject  thee, 
378 


PATIENCE. 


428 


Required. 

that  thou  shall  be  no  priest  to  me : seeing  thou  hast  forgotten 
the  law  of  thy  God,  I will  also  forget  thy  children. 

PATIENCE. 

428.  Patience  required . 

Ps.  37  : 1 Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity.  7 Rest  in  the 
Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  : fret  not  thyself  because  of 
him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the  man  who  bring- 
eth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

Lk.  21 : 19  In  your  patience  possess  ye  your  souls. 

Rom.  2:7  To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-do- 
ing, seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality  ; eternal  life. 

12  : 12  Rejoicing  in  hope  ; patient  in  tribulation  : continuing 
instant  in  prayer. 

2 Cor.  6 : 4 But  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the  min- 
isters of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in  necessities,  in 
distresses,  5 In  stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults,  in  labors, 
in  watchings,  in  fastings. 

1 Th.  5 : 14  Now  we  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn  them  that 
are  unruly,  comfort  the  feeble-minded,  support  the  weak,  be 
patient  toward  all  men. 

Ileb.  6 : 12  That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of  them 
who  through  faith  and  patience  inherit  the  promises. 

10  : 36  For  ye  have  need  of  patience,  that,  after  ye  have  done 
the  will  of  God,  ye  might  receive  the  promise. 

12: 1 Wherefore,  seeing  we  also  are  compassed  about  with 
so  great  a cloud  of  witnesses,  let  us  lay  aside  every  weight, 
and  the  sin  which  doth  so  easily  beset  us , and  let  us  run  with 
patience  the  race  that  is  set  before  us,  2 Looking  unto  Jesus 
the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith. 

Jam.  1 : 4 But  let  patience  have  her  perfect  work,  that  ye 
may  be  perfect  and  entire,  wanting  nothing. 

5 : 7 Be  patient  therefore,  brethren,  unto  the  coming  of  the 
Lord.  Behold,  the  husbandman  waiteth  for  the  precious  fruit 
of  the  earth,  and  hath  long  patience  for  it,  until  he  receive  the 
early  and  latter  rain.  8 Be  ye  also  patient ; establish  your 
hearts:  for  the  coming  of  the  Lord  draweth  nigh.  10  Take, 
mj  brethren,  the  prophets,  who  have  spoken  in  the  name  of 
\h  Lord,  for  an  example  of  suffering  affliction,  and  of  patience. 
I Behold,  we  count  them  happy  which  endure.  Ye  have 

379 


429 


PEACE. 


Required,  encouraged,  and  exemplified. 

heard  of  the  patience  of  Job,  and  have  seen  the  end  of  the 
Lord ; that  the  Lord  is  very  pitiful,  and  of  tender  mercy. 

1 Pet.  2 : 20  For  what  glory  is  it , if,  when  ye  be  bufFeted  for 
your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  patiently  ? but  if,  when  ye  do  well 
and  suffer  for  it , ye  take  it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with 
God. 

2 Pet.  1 : 5 And  besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add  to 
your  faith,  virtue ; and  to  virtue,  knowledge  ; 6 And  to  knowl- 
edge, temperance  ; and  to  temperance,  patience. 

[See  196,  386,  429,  597—9.] 

PEACE. 

429.  A peaceable , mild , and  gentle  spirit  required , encouraged , 
and  exemplified. 

Ps.  34 : 14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; seek  peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

Pr.  15 : 1 A soft  answer  turneth  away  wrath : but  grievous 
words  stir  up  anger. 

Jer.  29 : 7 And  seek  the  peace  of  the  city  whither  I have 
caused  you  to  be  carried  away  captives,  and  pray  unto  the 
Lord  for  it : for  in  the  peace  thereof  shall  ye  have  peace. 

Zee.  8 : 19  Love  the  truth  and  peace. 

Mat.  5 : 9 Blessed  are  the  peace-makers  : for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 

Rom.  12 : 10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  broth- 
erly love  ; in  honor  preferring  one  another ; 18  If  it  be  possi- 
ble, as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peaceably  with  all  men. 

14 : 19  Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the  things  which  make 
for  peace,  and  things  wherewith  one  may  edify  another. 

1 Cor.  7 : 15  God  hath  called  us  to  peace. 

2 Cor.  13:  11  Finally,  brethren,  farewell.  Be  perfect,  be  of 
good  comfort,  be  of  one  mind,  live  in  peace : and  the  God  of 
love  and  peace  shall  be  with  you. 

Gal.  5 : 22  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temper- 
ance : against  such  there  is  no  law. 

Ep.  4:11  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
2 With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love  ; 3 Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  32  And  be  ye  kind  one  to 
380 


PEACE PERFECTION. 


430,  431 


False  Peace-makers. — Perfection  required. 

another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God 
for  Christ’s  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

Ph.  2 : 14  Do  all  things  without  murmurings  and  dispu- 
tings  : 15  That  ye  may  be  blameless  and  harmless,  the  sons  of 
God,  without  rebuke,  in  the  midst  of  a crooked  and  perverse 
nation,  among  whom  ye  shine  as  lights  in  the  world. 

Col.  3 : 8 But  now  ye  also  put  off  all  these ; anger,  wrath, 
blasphemy,  filthy  communication  out  of  your  mouth.  15  And 
let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye 
are  called  in  one  body ; and  be  ye  thankful. 

1 Th.  2:7  But  we  were  gentle  among  you,  even  as  a nurse 
cherisheth  her  children. 

5 : 13  And  be  at  peace  among  yourselves. 

2 Tim.  2 : 24  And  the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not  strive  ; 
but  be  gentle  unto  all  men , apt  to  teach,  patient ; 25  In  meek- 
ness instructing  those  that  oppose  themselves. 

Heb.  12 : 14  Follow  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness,  with- 
out which  no  man  shall  see  the  Lord. 

Jam.  3 : 17  But  the  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first  pure, 
then  peaceable,  gentle,  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of  mercy 
and  good  fruits,  without  partiality,  and  without  hypocrisy. 

1 Pet.  3 : 10  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days, 
let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile:  11  Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good  : let  him  seek 
peace,  and  ensue  it.  [See  196,  198,  386,  428,  546,  and  597 — 9.] 

430.  False  peace-makers . 

Jer.  6 : 14  They  have  healed  also  the  hurt  of  the  daughter  of 
my  people  slightly,  saying,  Peace,  peace ; when  there  is  no 
peace. 

Ezk.  13:10  Because,  even  because  they  have  seduced  my 
people,  saying,  Peace  ; and  there  was  no  peace  ; and  one  built 
up  a wall,  and  lo,  others  daubed  it  with  untempered  mortar  : 
11  Say  unto  them  which  daub  it  with  untempered  mortar , that 
it  shall  fall : there  shall  be  an  overflowing  shower  ; and  ye,  O 
great  hailstones,  shall  fall ; and  a stormy  wind  shall  rend  it . 

PERFECTION. 

431.  Constant  moral  perfection  required. 

Mat.  5 : 48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

2 Cor.  7 : 1 Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  beloved, 

381 


432,  433 


PERFECTION. 


Saints  called  perfect — Saints’  Perfection. 

let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and  spirit, 
perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 

1 Pet.  2:21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called:  because 
Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye 
should  follow  his  steps : 22  Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile 
found  in  his  mouth.  [See  264.] 

432.  The  appellation , perfect , applied  to  saints. 

Gen.  6:  9 These  are  the  generations  of  Noah : Noah  was  a 
just  man,  and  perfect  in  his  generations,  and  Noah  walked  with 
God. 

Job  1 : 1 There  was  a man  in  the  land  of  Uz,  whose  name 
was  Job  ; and  that  man  was  perfect  and  upright,  and  one  that 
feared  God,  and  eschewed  evil.  8 And  the  Lord  said  unto 
Satan,  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job,  that  there  is  none 
like  him  in  the  earth,  a perfect  and  an  upright  man,  one  that 
leareth  God,  and  escheweth  evil  ? Job  2 : 3. 

Ps.  37  : 37  Mark  the  perfect  man , and  behold  the  upright : 
for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

Pr.  2:21  For  the  upright  shall  dwell  in  the  land,  and  the 
perfect  shall  remain  in  it. 

11 : 5 The  righteousness  of  the  perfect  shall  direct  his  way: 
but  the  wicked  shall  fall  by  his  own  wickedness. 

1 Cor.  2 : 6 Howbeit,  we  speak  wisdom  among  them  that  are 
perfect:  yet  not  the  wisdom  of  this  world,  nor  of  the  princes 
of  this  world,  that  come  to  nought. 

Ph.  3 : 15  Let  us  therefore,  as  many  as  be  perfect,  be  thus 
minded  : and  if  in  any  thing  ye  be  otherwise  minded,  God 
shall  reveal  even  this  unto  you. 

433.  Saints’  perfection  an  object  of  divine  complacency. 

Gen.  5 : 24  And  Enoch  walked  with  God,  and  he  was  not  : 

for  God  took  him. 

Jos.  14  : 14  Hebron  therefore  became  the  inheritance  of  Ca- 
leb the  son  of  Jephunneh  the  Kenezite  unto  this  day;  because 
that  he  wholly  followed  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

2 K.  20 : 3 I beseech  thee,  O Lord,  remember  now  how  I 
have  walked  before  thee  in  truth  and  with  a perfect  heart,  and 
have  done  that  which  is  good  in  thy  sight.  And  Hezekiah 
wept  sore. 

Ps.  11 : 7 For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness  ; his 
countenance  doth  behold  the  upright. 

382 


PERFECTION. 


433 


Saints’  Perfection. 

45:13  The  King’s  daughter  is  all  glorious  within:  her 
clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

119: 1 Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord.  2 Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testi- 
monies, and  that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart.  3 They  also 
do  no  iniquity : they  walk  in  his  ways. 

147:11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him,  in 
those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Pr.  8:17  I love  them  that  love  me  : and  those  that  seek  me 
early  shall  find  me. 

11:20  They  that  are  of  a froward  heart  are  abomination  to 
the  Lord  : but  such  as  are  upright  in  their  way  are  his  delight. 

Is.  43 : 4 Since  thou  wast  precious  in  my  sight,  thou  hast 
been  honorable,  and  I have  loved  thee : therefore  will  I give 
men  for  thee,  and  people  for  thy  life. 

Zep.  3 : 17  The  Lord  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee  is 
mighty;  he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy;  he 
will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

Mai.  3 : 16  Then  they  that  feared  the  Lord  spake  often  one 
to  another : and  the  Lord  hearkened,  and  heard  it : and  a 
book  of  remembrance  was  written  before  him  for  them  that 
feared  the  Lord,  and  that  thought  upon  his  name.  17  And 
they  shall  be  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that  day  when  I 
make  up  my  jewels  ; and  I will  spare  them,  as  a man  spareth 
his  own  son  that  serveth  him. 

Jn.  13  : 34  A new  commandment  I give  unto  you,  That  ye 
love  one  another ; as  I have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another. 

15  : 9 As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I loved  you : 
continue  ye  in  my  love.  15  Henceforth  I call  you  not  ser- 
vants ; for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his  lord  doeth  : but  I 
have  called  you  friends  ; for  all  things  that  I have  heard  of  my 
Father,  I have  made  known  unto  you. 

16  : 27  For  the  Father  himself  loveth  you,  because  ye  have 
loved  me,  and  have  believed  that  I came  out  from  God. 

Ac.  23 : 1 And  Paul,  earnestly  beholding  the  council,  said, 
Men  and  brethren,  I have  lived  in  all  good  conscience  before 
God  until  this  day.  2 Cor.  1 : 12. 

Rom.  13:8  Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another: 
for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law.  10  Love 

383 


434 


PERFECTION. 


Millennial  Perfection. 

worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor:  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling 
of  the  law. 

Gal.  2 : 20  1 am  crucified  with  Christ : nevertheless,  1 live  ; 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me : and  the  life  which  I now 
live  in  the  flesh,  I live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

5 : 24  And  they  that  are  Christ’s  have  crucified  the  flesh, 
with  the  affections  and  lusts. 

6 : 14  But  God  forbid  that  I should  glory,  save  in  the  cross 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto 
me,  and  I unto  the  world. 

1 Tli.  2 : 10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  aZso,  how  holily,  and 
justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves  among  you  that 
believe. 

Tit.  2 : 14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works. 

1 Jn.  3 : 3 And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  puri- 
fieth  himself,  even  as  he  is  pure.  G Whosoever  abideth  in  him 
sinneth  not : whosoever  sinneth  hath  not  seen  him,  neither 
known  him.  9 Whosoever  is  born  of  God  doth  not  commit 
sin  ; for  his  seed  remaineth  in  him  ; and  he  cannot  sin,  because 
he  is  born  of  God. 

4 : 12  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time.  If  we  love  one 
another,  God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us. 
17  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that  we  may  have  bold- 
ness in  the  day  of  judgment;  because  as  he  is,  so  are  we  in 
this  world.  18  There  is  no  fear  in  love  ; but  perfect  love  cast- 
eth  out  fear : because  fear  hath  torment.  He  that  feareth,  is 
not  made  perfect  in  love. 

5:18  We  know  that  whosoever  is  born  of  God,  sinneth  not ; 
but  he  that  is  begotten  of  God,  keepeth  himself,  and  that 
wicked  one  toucheth  him  not. 

Rev.  19  : 8 And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should  be  ar- 
rayed in  fine  linen,  clean  and  white : for  the  fine  linen  is  the 
righteousness  of  saints. 

434.  Millennial  perfection . 

Dt.  30  : 6 And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thine  heart, 
and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thine  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  live. 

384 


PERFECTION. 


435 


Connected  with  Imperfection. 

Jer.  31 : 33  But  this  shall  he  the  covenant  that  I will  make 
with  the  house  of  Israel;  After  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I 
will  put  my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their 
hearts ; and  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

32 : 39  And  I will  give  them  one  heart  and  one  way,  that 
tiey  may  fear  me  for  ever,  for  the  good  of  them,  and  of  their 
chilaren  after  them  : 40  And  I will  make  an  everlasting  cove- 
nant with  them,  that  I will  not  turn  away  from  them,  to  do 
them  good ; but  I will  put  my  fear  in  their  hearts,  that  they 
shall  not  depart  from  me. 

50 : 20  In  those  days,  and  in  that  time,  saith  the  Lord,  the 
iniquity  of  Israel  shall  be  sought  for,  and  there  shall  he  none  ; 
and  the  sins  of  Judah,  and  they  shall  not  be  found : for  I will 
pardon  them  whom  I reserve.  [See  388.] 

435.  Saints ’ perfection  connected  with  moral  imperfection. 

2 Ch.  6 : 36  If  they  sin  against  thee,  (for  there  is  no  man 
which  sinneth  not,)  and  thou  be  angry  with  them,  and  deliver 
them  over  before  their  enemies,  and  they  carry  them  away  cap- 
tives unto  a land  far  off  or  near. 

Job  9 : 20  If  I justify  myself,  mine  own  mouth  shall  condemn 
me  : If  I say,  I am  perfect,  it  shall  also  prove  me  perverse. 

40  : 4 Behold,  I am  vile  ; what  shall  I answer  thee  ? I will 
lay  my  hand  upon  my  mouth. 

42 : 5 I have  heard  of  thee  by  the  hearing  of  the  ear : but 
now  mine  eye  seeth  thee  : 6 Wherefore  I abhor  myself  and  re- 
pent in  dust  and  ashes. 

Ps.  19  : 12  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults.  13  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  pre- 
sumptuous sins;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me:  then 
shall  I be  uprignt,  and  I shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression. 

38  : 4 For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head : as  an 
heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me.  5 My  wounds  stink, 
and  are  corrupt  because  of  my  foolishness.  6 — 8. 

51 : 11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me.  12  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy 
salvation ; and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit.  13  Then  will 
I teach  transgressors  thy  ways ; and  sinners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

119:36  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
33  385 


436 


PERFECTION. 


Connected  with  Afflictions. 

covetousness.  37  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding 
vanity ; and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way.  96  I have  seen  an 
end  of  all  perfection : but  thy  commandment  is  exceeding 
broad. 

Pr.  20  : 9 Who  can  say,  I have  made  my  heart  clean,  I am 
pure  from  my  sin  ? 

Ec.  7 : 20  For  there  is  not  a just  man  upon  earth,  that  doeth 
good,  and  sinneth  not. 

Is.  6:5  Then  said  I,  Wo  is  me ! for  I am  undone ; because 
I am  a man  of  unclean  lips,  and  I dwell  in  the  midst  of  a peo- 
pie  of  unclean  lips : for  mine  eyes  have  seen  the  King,  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

Mat.  6 : 12  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors. 

Rom.  7 : 14  For  we  know  that  the  law  is  spiritual : but  I 
am  carnal,  sold  under  sin.  15  For  that  which  I do,  I allow 
not : for  what  I would,  that  do  I not ; but  what  I hate,  that 
do  I.  [Verses  16 — 25.'] 

Gal.  5 : 17  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit,  and  the 
Spirit  against  the  flesh : and  these  are  contrary  the  one  to  the 
other ; so  that,  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye  would. 

Ph.  3 : 12  Not  as  though  I had  already  attained,  either  were 
already  perfect : but  I follow  after,  if  that  I may  apprehend 
that  for  which  also  I am  apprehended  of  Christ  Jesus. 

Jam.  3 : 2 For  in  many  things  we  offend  all.  If  any  man 
offend  not  in  word,  the  same  is  a perfect  man,  and  able  also  to 
bridle  the  whole  body. 

1 Jn.  1:8  If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us. 

436.  Saints'  perfection  connected  with  afflictions  and  chas 
tisements. 

Pr.  3:11:  My  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  of  the  Lord  , 
neither  be  weary  of  his  correction : 12  For  whom  the  Lord 
loveth  he  correcteth  ; even  as  a father  the  son  in  whom  he  de- 
lighteth. 

Rom.  8 : 17  And  if  children,  then  heirs  : heirs  of  God,  and 
joint-heirs  with  Christ ; if’  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him , that 
we  may  be  also  glorified  together. 

Heb.  12 : 5 And  ye  have  forgotten  the  exhortation  which 
speaketh  unto  you  as  unto  children,  My  son,  despise  not  thou 
386 


PERFECTION. 


437,  438 


Connected  with  Afflictions — Self-deceived  Perfectionists. 


the  chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor  faint  when  thou  art  rebuked 
of  him : 6 For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth,  and 
scourgeth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth.  7 If  ye  endure 
chastening,  God  dealeth  with  you  as  with  sons : for  what  son 
is  he  whom  the  father  chasteneth  not  ? 8 But  if  ye  be  without 
chastisement,  whereof  all  are  partakers,  then  are  ye  bastards, 
and  not  sons. 

Rev.  3 : 19  As  many  as  I love,  I rebuke  and  chasten : be 
zealous  therefore,  and  repent. 

437.  Would  God  afflict  his  people , had  they  attained  permanent 
moral  perfection  ? 

Job  36  : 8 And  if  they  he  bound  in  fetters,  and  be  holden  in 
cords  of  affliction ; 9 Then  he  sheweth  them  their  work,  and 
their  transgressions  that  they  have  exceeded. 

Is.  27 : 7 Hath  he  smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those  that  smote 
him  ? or  is  he  slain  according  to  the  slaughter  of  them  that 
are  slain  by  him  ? 8 In  measure,  when  it  shooteth  forth,  thou 

wilt  debate  with  it : he  stayeth  his  rough  wind  in  the  day  of 
the  east  wind.  9 By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Jacob 
be  purged ; and  this  is  all  the  fruit  to  take  a^y  his  sin ; 
when  he  maketh  all  the  stones  of  the  altar  as  chalk-stones 
that  are  beaten  in  sunder,  the  groves  and  images  shall  not 
stand  up. 

48 : 10  Behold,  I have  refined  thee,  but  not  with  silver ; I 
have  chosen  thee  in  the  furnace  of  affliction. 

Lam.  3 : 32  But  though  he  cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have 
compassion  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies.  33  For 
he  doth  not  afflict  willingly,  nor  grieve  the  children  of  men. 

Heb.  12 : 10  For  they  verily  for  a few  days  chastened  us 
after  their  own  pleasure  : but  he  for  our  profit,  that  we  might 
be  partakers  of  his  holiness. 

438.  Self-deceived  perfectionists . 

Pr.  30:12  There  is  a generation  that  are  pure  in  their  own 
eyes,  and  yet  is  not  washed  from  their  filthiness. 

Mat.  19:20  The  young  man  saith  unto  him,  All  these  things 
have  I kept  from  my  youth  up  : what  lack  I yet  ? 21  Jesus 

said  unto  him,  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go  and  sell  that  thou 
hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in 
heaven  : and  come  and  follow  me.  22  But  when  the  young 

387 


439 


PERSECUTION. 


Persecution  for  Righteousness’  sake. 

man  heard  that  saying,  he  went  away  sorrowful : for  he  had 
great  possessions. 


PERSECUTION. 

439.  Persecution  and  reproach  for  righteousness ’ sake . 

Neh.  4 :4  Hear,  O our  God  ; for  we  are  despised  : and  turn 
their  reproach  upon  their  own  head,  and  give  them  for  a prey 
in  the  land  of  captivity. 

Job  16:10  They  have  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouth; 
they  have  smitten  me  upon  the  cheek  reproachfully ; they 
have  gathered  themselves  together  against  me. 

Ps.  14  : 4 Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge  ? 
who  eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread,  and  call  not  upon 
the  Lord. 

22  : 6 But  I am  a worm,  and  no  man  ; a reproach  of  men, 
and  despised  of  the  people.  7 All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me 
to  scorn  : they  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying , 
8 He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him  : let  him 
deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 

31:11  I was  a reproach  among  all  mine  enemies,  but  espe- 
cially amdhg  my  neighbors,  and  a fear  to  mine  acquaintance : 
they  that  did  see  me  without  fled  from  me.  13  For  I have 
heard  the  slander  of  many : fear  was  on  every  side : while 
they  took  counsel  together  against  me,  they  devised  to  take 
away  my  life. 

42  : 10  As  with  a sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  reproach 
me;  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

44:  22  Yea,  for  thy  sake  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long;  we 
are  counted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

64  : 2 Hide  me  from  the  secret  counsel  of  the  wicked  ; from 
the  insurrection  of  the  workers  of  iniquity:  3 Who  whet  their 
tongue  like  a sword,  and  bend  their  boxes  to  shoot  their  arrows, 
even  bitter  words : 4 That  they  may  shoot  in  secret  at  the 
perfect : suddenly  do  they  shoot  at  him,  and  fear  not. 

69  : 4 They  that  hate  me  without  a cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  mine  head  : they  that  would  destroy  me,  being  mine 
enemies  wrongfully,  are  mighty : then  I restored  that  which  1 
took  not  away.  7 Because  for  thy  sake  I have  borne  reproach: 
shame  hath  covered  my  face.  8 I am  become  a stranger  unto 
my  brethren,  and  an  alien  unto  my  mother’s  children.  9 For 
the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up ; and  the  reproaches 
383 


PERSECUTION. 


440 


The  Persecuted  rewarded— Persecutors  humbled. 

of  them  that  reproached  thee  are  fallen  upon  me.  10  When  [ 
wept,  and  chastened  my  soul  with  fasting,  that  was  to  my  re- 
proach. 19  Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame, 
and  my  dishonor:  mine  adversaries  are  all  before  thee. 
20  Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ; and  I am  full  of  heavi- 
ness : and  I looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there  was  none  ; 
and  for  comforters,  but  I found  none. 

79:  4 We  are  become  a reproach  to  our  neighbors,  a scorn 
and  derision  to  them  that  are  round  about  us. 

89  : 50  Remember,  Lord,  the  reproach  of  thy  servants  ; how 
I do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  reproach  of  all  the  mighty  people; 
51  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  reproached,  O Lord  ; where- 
with they  have  reproached  the  footsteps  of  thine  anointed. 

102 : 8 Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  day ; and  they 
that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn  against  me. 

Dan.  7 : 25  And  he  shall  speak  great  words  against  the 
Most  High,  and  shall  wear  out  the  saints  of  the  Most  High, 
and  think  to  change  times  and  laws : and  they  shall  be  given 
into  his  hand  until  a time  and  times  and  the  dividing  of  time. 

Jn.  10  : 20  And  many  of  them  said,  He  [Christ]  hath  a 
devil,  and  is  mad ; why  hear  ye  him  ? 

Ac.  26 : 24  And  as  he  thus  spake  for  himself,  Festus  said 
with  a loud  voice,  Paul,  thou  art  beside  thyself ; much  learn- 
ing doth  make  thee  mad. 

Heb.  1 1 : 36  And  others  had  trial  of  cruel  mockings  and 
scourgings,  yea,  moreover  of  bonds  and  imprisonment : 

37  They  were  stoned,  they  were  sawn  asunder,  were  tempted, 
were  slain  with  the  sword : they  wandered  about  in  sheep- 
skins, and  goat-skins ; being  destitute,  afflicted,  tormented ; 

38  (Of  whom  the  world  was  not  worthy:)  they  wandered  in 
deserts,  and  in  mountains,  and  in  dens  and  caves  of  the  earth. 

Rev.  7 : 14  And  I said  unto  him,  Sir,  thou  knowest.  And 
he  said  to  me,  These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribu- 
lation, and  have  washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in 
the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  [See  59,  and  408.] 

440.  God  will  reward  the  persecuted,  and  humble  their  perse- 
cutors before  him  and  them. 

Ps.  37  : 12  The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just,  and  gnash- 
eth  upon  him  with  his  teeth.  13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  at 
him : for  he  seeth  that  his  day  is  coming.  14  The  wicked 
33*  389 


440 


PERSECUTION. 


The  Persecuted  rewarded— Persecutors  humbled. 

have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent  their  bow,  to  cast 
down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay  such  as  be  of  upright 
conversation.  15  Their  sword  shall  enter  into  their  own 
heart,  and  their  bows  shall  be  broken. 

Ps.  47  : 3 He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the  na- 
tions under  our  feet. 

Is.  41:11  Behold,  all  they  that  were  incensed  against  thee 
shall  be  ashamed  and  confounded : they  shall  be  as  nothing ; 
and  they  that  strive  with  thee  shall  perish.  12. 

51:7  Hearken  unto  me,  ye  that  know  righteousness,  the 
people  in  whose  heart  is  my  law ; fear  ye  not  the  reproach  of 
men,  neither  be  ye  afraid  of  their  revilings.  8 For  the  moth 
shall  eat  them  up  like  a garment,  and  the  worm  shall  eat  them 
like  wool : but  my  righteousness  shall  be  for  ever,  and  my  sal- 
vation from  generation  to  generation. 

54 : 17  No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  thee  shall  prosper; 
and  every  tongue  that  shall  rise  against  thee  in  judgment  thou 
shalt  condemn.  This  is  the  heritage  of  the  servants  of  the 
Lord,  and  their  righteousness  is  of  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

60 : 14  The  sons  also  of  them  that  afflicted  thee  shall  come 
bending  unto  thee : and  all  they  that  despised  thee  shall  bow 
themselves  down  at  the  soles  of  thy  feet;  and  they  shall  call 
thee,  The  city  of  the  Lord,  The  Zion  of  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

66 : 5 Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  that  tremble  at  his 
word;  Your  brethren  that  hated  you,  that  cast  you  out  for  my 
name’s  sake,  said,  Let  the  Lord  be  glorified : but  he  shall  ap- 
pear to  your  joy,  and  they  shall  be  ashamed. 

Jer.  20:  11  But  the  Lord  is  with  me  as  a mighty  terrible 
one : therefore  my  persecutors  shall  stumble,  and  they  shall 
not  prevail ; they  shall  be  greatly  ashamed ; for  they  shall  not 
prosper : their  everlasting  confusion  shall  never  be  forgotten. 

Mic.  7:91  will  bear  the  indignation  of  the  Lord,  because 
I have  sinned  against  him,  until  he  plead  my  cause,  and  exe- 
cute judgment  for  me : he  will  bring  me  forth  to  the  light,  and 
I shall  behold  his  righteousness.  10  Then  she  that  is  mine 
enemy  shall  see  it , and  shame  shall  cover  her  which  said  unto 
me,  Where  is  the  Lord  thy  God?  mine  eyes  shall  behold  her  : 
now  shall  she  be  trodden  down  as  the  mire  of  the  streets. 

Mai.  4 : 2 But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Sun 
of  righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings ; and  ye  shall 
go  forth,  and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall.  3 And  ye  shall 
390 


PERSECUTION. 


440 


The  Persecuted  rewarded — Perescutors  humbled. 

tread  down  the  wicked ; for  they  shall  be  ashes  under  the  soles 
of  your  feet  in  the  day  that  I shall  do  this,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

Mat.  5 : 10  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  right- 
eousness’ sake:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  11  Bless- 
ed are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you , and 
shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake. 
12  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad : for  great  is  your  reward 
in  heaven : for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which  were 
before  you. 

Rom.  8 : 17  And  if  children,  then  heirs : heirs  of  God,  and 
joint-heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him , that 
we  may  be  also  glorified  together.  18  For  I reckon,  that  the 
sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  he  compared 
with  the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in  us. 

16  : 20  And  the  God  of  peace  shall  bruise  Satan  under  your 
feet  shortly.  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you. 

2 Th.  1 : 4 So  that  we  ourselves  glory  in  you  in  the  churches 
of  God,  for  your  patience  and  faith  in  all  your  persecutions 
and  tribulations  that  ye  endure  : 5 Which  is  a manifest  token 
of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  counted 
worthy  of  the  kingdom  of  God,  for  which  ye  also  suffer: 
6 Seeing  it  is  a righteous  thing  with  God  to  recompense  trib- 
ulation to  them  that,  trouble  you  ; 7 And  to  you,  who  are  troub- 
led, rest  with  us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from 
heaven  with  his  mighty  angels,  8 In  flaming  fire  taking  ven- 
geance on  them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the 
gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 9 Who  shall  be  punished 
with  everlasting  destruction  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
and  from  the  glory  of  his  power;  10  When  ne  shall  come  to 
be  glorified  in  his  saints. 

2 Tim.  2:12  If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him : if 
we  deny  him , he  also  will  deny  us. 

1 Pet.  4 : 12  Beloved,  think  it  not  strange,  concerning  the 
fiery  trial  which  is  to  try  you,  as  though  some  strange  thing 
happened  unto  you  : 13  But  rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are  par- 
takers of  Christ’s  sufferings ; that,  when  his  glory  shall  be  re- 
vealed, ye  may  be  glad  also  with  exceeding  joy.  14  If  ye  be 
reproached  for  the  name  of  Christ,  happy  are  ye;  for  the  Spirit 
of  glory  and  of  God  resteth  upon  you.  On  their  part  he  is  evil 
spoken  of,  but  on  your  part  he  is  glorified. 


391 


441 


PERSEVERANCE. 


Duty  and  Necessity  of. 

Rev.  3 : 9 Behold,  I will  make  them  of  the  synagogue  of 
Satan,  which  say  they  are  Jews,  and  are  not,  but  do  lie ; be- 
hold, I will  make  them  to  come  and  worship  before  thy  feet, 
and  to  know  that  I have  loved  thee. 

IS  : 20  Rejoice  over  her,  thou  heaven,  and  ye  holy  apostles 
and  prophets ; for  God  hath  avenged  you  on  her. 

19:3  And  again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose 
up  for  ever  and  ever.  [See  77,  78,  and  466.] 

PERSEVERANCE. 

441.  Duty  and  necessity  of  zealous  and  watchful  perseverance 
in  holiness . 

Ezk.  18  : 24  But  when  the  righteous  turneth  away  from  his 
righteousness,  and  committeth  iniquity,  and  doeth  according 
to  all  the  abominations  that  the  wicked  man  doeth,  shall  he 
live?  All  his  righteousness  that  he  hath  done  shall  not  be 
mentioned : in  his  trespass  that  he  hath  trespassed,  and  in  his 
sin  that  he  hath  sinned,  in  them  shall  he  die. 

33  : 13  When  I shall  say  to  the  righteous,  that  he  shall  surely 
live  ; if  h^e  trust  to  his  own  righteousness,  and  commit  iniquity, 
all  his  righteousnesses  shall  not  be  remembered ; but  for  his 
iniquity  that  he  hath  committed,  he  shall  die  for  it. 

Mat.  10  : 22  And  ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my  name’s 
sake  : but  he  that  endureth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved. 

[Mat.  24 : 13.] 

Jn.  15 : 6 If  a man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a 
branch,  and  is  withered  ; and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them 
into  the  fire,  and  they  are  burned. 

Rom.  2 : 6 Who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his 
needs : 7 To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-doing, 
seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality ; eternal  life. 

1 Cor.  9 : 27  But  I keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it  into 
subjection : lest  that  by  any  means  when  I have  preached  to 
others,  I myself  should  be  a cast-away. 

10  : 12  Wherefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he  standeth,  take 
heed  lest  he  fall. 

2 Cor.  6 : 1 We  then,  as  workers  together  with  him)  beseech 
you  also  that  ye  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in  vain. 

Col.  1 : 23  If  ye  continue  in  the  faith  grounded  and  settled, 
and  be  not  moved  away  from  the  hope  of  the  gospel,  which  ye 
392 


PERSEVERANCE. 


442 


Secured  to  the  Regenerate. 

have  heard,  and  which  was  preached  to  every  creature  which 
is  under  heaven  ; whereof  I Paul  am  made  a minister. 

Heb.  3 : 6 But  Christ  as  a Son  over  his  own  house  : whose 
house  are  we,  if  we  hold  fast  the  confidence,  and  the  rejoicing 
of  the  hope  firm  unto  the  end.  12  Take  heed,  brethren,  lest 
there  be  in  any  of  you  an  evil  heart  of  unbelief,  in  departing 
from  the  living  God.  13  But  exhort  one  another  daily,  while 
it  is  called  To-day ; lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the 
deceitfulness  of  sin.  14  For  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ, 
if  we  hold  the  beginning  of  our  confidence  steadfast  unto  the 
end. 

4 : 1 Let  us  therefore  fear,  lest  a promise  being  left  us  of  en- 
tering into  his  rest,  any  of  you  should  seem  to  come  short  of  it. 
11  Let  us  labor  therefore  to  enter  into  that  rest,  lest  any  man 
fall  after  the  same  example  of  unbelief*. 

2 Pet.  1 : 10  Wherefore  the  rather,  brethren,  give  diligence 
to  make  your  calling  and  election  sure : for  if  ye  do  these 
things,  ye  shall  never  fall. 

Rev.  2 : 10  Fear  none  of  those  things  which  thou  shalt  suf- 
fer. Behold,  the  devil  shall  cast  some  of  you  into  prison,  that 
ye  may  be  tried  y and  ye  shall  have  tribulation  ten  days.  Be 
thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I will  give  thee  a crown  of  life. 
11  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  unto 
the  churches ; He  that  overcometh,  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the 
second  death.  17  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the 
Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches  : To  him  that  overcometh  will  I 
give  to  eat  of  the  hidden  manna,  and  will  give  him  a white  stone, 
and  in  the  stone  a new  name  written,  which  no  man  knoweth, 
saving  he  that  receiveth  it.  26  And  he  that  overcometh,  and 
keepeth  my  works  unto  the  end,  to  him  will  I give  power  over 
the  nations  : 27  (And  he  shall  rule  them  with  a rod  of  iron  ; as 
the  vessels  of  a potter  shall  they  be  broken  to  shivers :)  even 
as  1 received  of  my  Father. 

21  : 7 He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things ; and  I 
will  be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

[Rev.  3:5,  12:21,  and  2 : 7.] 

442.  Is  perseverance  secured  to  the  regenerate  by  the  promise 
of  God , the  intercession  of  Christ , and  the  sealing  of  the  Spirit. 

Job  17  : 9 The  righteous  also  shall  hold  on  his  way,  and  he 
that  hath  clean  hands  shall  be  stronger  and  stronger. 

393 


442 


PERSEVERANCE. 


Secured  to  the  Regenerate. 

Ps.  37 : 23  The  steps  of  a good  man  are  ordered  by  the 
Lord : and  he  delighteth  in  his  way.  24  Though  he  fall,  he 
shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down : for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him 
with  his  hand. 

89 : 30  If  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments;  31  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my 
commandments ; 32  Then  will  I visit  their  transgression  with 
the  rod,  and  their  iniquity  with  stripes.  33  Nevertheless,  my 
loving-kindness  will  I not  utterly  take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my 
faithfulness  to  fail.  34  My  covenant  will  I not  break,  nor 
alter  the  thing  that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips.  35  Once  have  I 
sworn  by  my  holiness  that  I will  not  lie  unto  David.  36  His 
seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  throne  as  the  sun  before  me. 
37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the  moon,  and  as  a faith- 
ful witness  in  heaven. 

Pr.  4 : 18  But  the  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light,  that 
shineth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day. 

Is.  54 : 10  For  the  mountains  shall  depart,  and  the  hills  be 
removed ; but  my  kindness  shall  not  depart  from  thee,  neither 
shall  the  covenant  of  my  peace  be  removed,  saith  the  Lord 
that  hath  mercy  on  thee. 

55 : 3 Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me : hear,  and  your 
soul  shall  live : and  I will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with 
you,  even  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

Jer.  32 : 40  And  I will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with 
them,  that  I will  not  turn  away  from  them,  to  do  them  good  ; 
but  I will  put  my  fear  in  their  hearts,  that  they  shall  not  depart 
from  me. 

Mat.  24 : 24  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false 
prophets,  and  shall  shew  great  signs  and  wonders ; insomuch 
that,  if  it  were  possible,  they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

Jn.  3 : 16  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  36  He  that  believeth  on  the 
Son  hath  everlasting  life : and  he  that  believeth  not  the  Son, 
shall  not  see  life  ; but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him. 

5 : 24  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth  my 
word,  and  believeth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life, 
and  shall  not  come  into  condemnation ; but  is  passed  from 
death  unto  life. 

6 : 39  And  this  is  the  Fathers  will  which  hath  sent  me,  that 
394 


PERSEVERANCE. 


442 


Secured  to  the  Regenerate. 

of  all  which  he  hath  given  me,  I should  lose  nothing,  but  should 
raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day.  40  And  this  is  the  will  of 
him  that  sent  me,  that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and  be- 
lieveth  on  him,  may  have  everlasting  life  : and  I will  raise  him 
up  at  the  last  day.  47  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He  that 
believeth  on  me  hath  everlasting  life.  51  I am  the  living 
bread  which  came  down  from  heaven  : if  any  man  eat  of  this 
bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever:  and  the  bread  that  I will  give  is 
my  flesh,  which  I will  give  for  the  life  of  the  world.  54  Whoso 
eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  hath  eternal  life ; and 
I will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. 

10 : 27  My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I know  them,  and  they 
follow  me : 28  And  I give  unto  them  eternal  life ; and  they 
shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any  pluck  them  out  of  my 
hand.  29  My  Father,  which  gave  them  me,  is  greater  than 
all ; and  none  is  able  to  pluck  them  out  of  my  Father’s  hand. 

Rom.  8 : 30  Whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also  called  : 
and  whom  he  called,  them  he  also  justified  : and  whom  he  jus- 
tified, them  he  also  glorified.  38  For  I am  persuaded,  that 
neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities,  nor  powers, 
nor  things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  39  Nor  height,  nor  depth, 
nor  any  other  creature,  shall  be  able  to  separate  us  from  the 
]ove  of  God  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

.l  Cor.  r 0 : 13  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but  such 
as  is  common  to  man  . but  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer 
you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able ; but  will  with  the 
temptation  also  make  a way  to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
bear  it. 

Ph.  1 : 6 Being  confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he  which 
hath  begun  a good  work  in  you,  will  perform  it  until  the  day 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

Heb.  6 : 19  Which  hope  we  have  as  an  anchor  of  the  soul, 
both  sure  and  steadfast,  and  which  entereth  into  that  within 
the  vail. 

2 Th.  2 : 14  Whereunto  he  called  you  by  our  gospel,  to  the 
obtaining  of  the  glory  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2 Tim.  4 : 18  And  the  Lord  shall  deliver  me  from  every  evil 
work,  and  will  preserve  me  unto  his  heavenly  kingdom ; to 
whom  he  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

Heb.  13  : 5 Let  your  conversation  he  without  covetousness  ; 
and  he  content  with  such  things  as  ye  have : for  he  hath  said, 

395 


442 


PERSEVERANCE. 


Secured  to  the  Regenerate. 

I will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee.  6 So  that  we  may 
boldly  say,  The  Lord  is  my  helper,  and  I will  not  fear  what 
man  shall  do  unto  me. 

1 Pet.  1 : 3 Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which,  according  to  his  abundant  mercy,  hath 
begotten  us  again  unto  a lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of 
Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  4 To  an  inheritance  incorruptible, 
and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved  in  heaven 
for  you,  5 Who  are  kept  by  the  power  of  God  through  faith 
unto  salvation,  ready  to  be  revealed  in  the  last  time.  9 Re- 
ceiving the  end  of  your  faith,  even  the  salvation  of  your  souls. 

Christ's  intercession. 

Lk.  22 : 31  And  the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan 
hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat : 
32  But  1 have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not : and 
when  thou  art  converted,  strengthen  thy  brethren. 

Jn.  17  : 9 1 pray  for  them  : I pray  not  for  the  world,  but  for 
them  which  thou  hast  given  me  ; for  they  are  thine.  10  And 
all  mine  are  thine,  and  thine  are  mine ; and  I am  glorified  in 
them.  11  And  now  I am  no  more  in  the  world,  but  these  are 
in  the  world,  ana  I come  to  thee.  Holy  Father,  keep  through 
thine  own  name  those  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  that  they 
may  be  one,  as  we  are.  12  While  I was  with  them  in  the 
world,  I kept  them  in  thy  name : those  that  thou  gavest  me  I 
have  kept,  and  none  of  them  is  lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition  ; 
that  the  scripture  might  be  fulfilled.  13  And  now  come  I to 
thee,  and  these  things  I speak  in  the  world,  that  they  might 
have  my  joy  fulfilled  in  themselves.  14  I have  given  them 
thy  word  ; and  the  world  hath  hated  them,  because  they  are 
not  of  the  world,  even  as  I am  not  of  the  world.  15  I pray 
not  that  thou  should est  take  them  out  of  the  world,  but  that 
thou  shouldest  keep  them  from  the  evil.  16  They  are  not  of 
the  world,  even  as  I am  not  of  the  world.  17  Sanctify  them 
through  thy  truth : thy  word  is  truth.  18  As  thou  hast  sent 
me  into  the  world,  even  so  have  I also  sent  them  into  the 
world.  19  And  for  their  sakes  I sanctify  myself,  that  they  also 
might  be  sanctified  through  the  truth.  20  Neither  pray  I for 
these  alone ; but  for  them  also  which  shall  believe  on  me 
through  their  word : 21  That  they  all  may  be  one ; as  thou 
Father,  art  in  me,  and  I in  thee,  that  they  also  may  be  one  m 
us : that  the  world  may  believe  that  thou  hast  sent  me. 

396 


POPERY. 


443 


Prophesies  of. 

Rom.  8 : 34  Who  is  he  that  condemneth  ? It  is  Christ  that 
died,  yea  rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the  right 
hand  of  God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us. 

Heb.  7 : 25  Wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save  them  to  the 
uttermost  that  come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to 
make  intercession  for  them. 

9 : 24  For  Christ  is  not  entered  into  the  holy  places  made 
with  hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the  true ; but  into  heaven 
itself,  now  to  appear  in  the  presence  of  God  for  us. 

Sealing  of  the  Spirit. 

2 Cor.  1:21  Now  he  which  established  us  with  you  in 
Christ,  and  hath  anointed  us,  is  God  ; 22  Who  hath  also 
sealed  us,  and  given  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit  in  our  hearts. 

Ep.  1 : 13  In  whom  ye  also  trusted , after  that  ye  heard  the 
word  of  truth,  the  gospel  of  your  salvation : in  whom  also, 
after  that  ye  believed,  ye  were  sealed  with  that  Holy  Spirit 
of  promise,  14  Which  is  the  earnest  of  our  inheritance  until 
the  redemption  of  the  purchased  possession,  unto  the  praise  of 
his  glory. 

4:  30  And  grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption. 

2 Tim.  2 : 19  Nevertheless  the  foundation  of  God  standeth 
sure,  having  this  seal,  The  Lord  knoweth  them  that  are  his. 
And,  Let  every  one  that  nameth  the  name  of  Christ  depart 
from  iniquity.  [See  Apostates,  18.] 

POPERY. 

443.  Popery  or  the  Romish  hierarchy  predicted. 

Dan.  7:81  considered  the  horns,  and  behold,  there  came  up 
among  them  another  little  horn,  before  whom  there  were  three 
of  the  first  horns  plucked  up  by  the  roots : and  behold,  in  this 
horn  were  eyes  like  the  eyes  of  man,  and  a mouth  speaking 
great  things.  24  And  the  ten  horns  out  of  this  kingdom  are 
ten  kings  that  shall  arise : and  another  shall  rise  after  them ; 
and  he  shall  be  diverse  from  the  first,  and  he  shall  subdue 
three  kings.  25  And  he  shall  speak  great  words  against  the 
Most  High,  and  shall  wear  out  the  saints  of  the  Most  High, 
and  think  to  change  times  and  laws : and  they  shall  be  given 
into  his  hand  until  a time  and  times  and  the  dividing  of  time. 
26  But  the  judgment  shall  sit,  and  they  shall  take  away  his 
dominion  to  consume  and  to  destroy  it  unto  the  end. 

34  397 


443 


POPERY. 


Prophesies  of. 

2 Th.  2 : 3 Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means : for  that 
day  shall  not  come)  except  there  come  a falling  away  first,  and 
that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition ; 4 Who  op- 
poseth  and  exalteth  himself  above  all  that  is  called  God,  or 
that  is  worshipped  ; so  that  he,  as  God,  sitteth  in  the  temple  of 
God,  shewing  himself  that  he  is  God.  5 Remember  ye  not, 
that  when  I was  yet  with  you,  I told  you  these  things  ? 6 And 
now  ye  know  what  withholdeth  that  he  might  be  revealed  in 
his  time.  7 For  the  mystery  of  iniquity  doth  already  work  : 
only  he  who  now  letteth  will  let , until  he  be  taken  out  of  the 
way.  8 And  then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed,  whom  the 
Lord  shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  de- 
stroy with  the  brightness  of  his  coming : 9 Even  him , whose 
coming  is  after  the  working  of  Satan,  with  all  power,  and 
signs,  and  lying  wonders,  10  And  with  all  deceivableness  of 
unrighteousness  in  them  that  perish ; because  they  received 
not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that  they  might  be  saved. 

1 Tim.  4 : 1 Now  the  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the 
latter  times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to 
seducing  spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils  ; 2 Speaking  lies  in 
hypocrisy,  having  their  conscience  seared  with  a hot  iron ; 
3 Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain  from 
meats,  which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with  thanksgiv- 
ing of  them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth. 

Rev.  13:  11  And  I beheld  another  beast  coming  up  out  of 
the  earth,  and  he  had  two  horns  like  a lamb,  and  he  spake  as 
a dragon.  12  And  he  exerciseth  all  the  power  of  the  first 
beast  before  him,  and  causeth  the  earth  and  them  which  dwell 
therein  to  worship  the  first  beast,  whose  deadly  wound  was 
healed.  13  And  he  doeth  great  wonders,  so  that  he  maketh 
fire  come  down  from  heaven  on  the  earth  in  the  sight  of  men, 
14  And  deceiveth  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth  by  the  means 
of  those  miracles  which  he  had  power  to  do  in  the  sight  of 
the  beast ; saying  to  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth,  that  they 
should  make  an  image  to  the  beast,  which  had  the  wound  by 
a sword,  and  did  live.  15  And  he  had  power  to  give  life  unto 
the  image  of  the  beast,  that  the  image  of  the  beast  should 
both  speak,  and  cause  that  as  many  as  would  not  worship  the 
image  of  the  beast  should  be  killed.  16  And  he  causeth  all, 
both  small  and  great,  rich  and  poor,  free  and  bond,  to  receive 
a mark  in  their  right  hand,  or  in  their  foreheads ; 17  And  that 
398 


POPERY. 


444 


Its  vain  Pretence  respecting  Peter. 

no  man  might  buy  or  sell,  save  he  that  had  the  mark,  or  the 
name  of  the  beast,  or  the  number  of  his  name.  18  Here  is 
wisdom.  Let  him  that  hath  understanding  count  the  number 
of  the  beast:  for  it  is  the  number  of  a man  ; and  his  number  is 
Six  hundred  threescore  and  six. 

17  : 1 And  there  came  one  of  the  seven  angels  which  had 
the  seven  vials,  and  talked  with  me,  saying  unto  me,  Come 
hither  ; I will  shew  unto  thee  the  judgment  of  the  great  whore 
that  sitteth  upon  many  waters  ; 2 With  whom  the  kings  of  the 
earth  have  committed  fornication,  and  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth  have  been  made  drunk  with  the  wine  of  her  fornication. 
3 So  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  into  the  wilderness : and 
I saw  a woman  sit  upon  a scarlet-colored  beast,  full  of  names 
of  blasphemy,  having  seven  heads  and  ten  horns.  4 And  the 
woman  was  arrayed  in  purple  and  scarlet-color,  and  decked 
with  gold  and  precious  stones  and  pearls,  having  a golden  cup 
in  her  hand  full  of  abominations  and  filthiness  of  her  fornica- 
tion : 5 And  upon  her  forehead  was  a name  written,  MYS- 
TERY, BABYLON  THE  GREAT,  THE  MOTHER  OF 
HARLOTS  AND  ABOMINATIONS  OF  THE  EARTH. 
6 And  I saw  the  woman  drunken  with  the  blood  of  the  saints, 
and  wTith  the  blood  of  the  martyrs  of  Jesus  : and  when  I saw 
her,  I wondered  with  great  admiration.  7 And  the  angel  said 
unto  me,  Wherefore  didst  thou  marvel  ? I will  tell  thee  the 
mystery  of  the  woman,  and  of  the  beast  that  carrieth  her, 
w’hich  hath  the  seven  heads,  and  ten  horns.  18  And  the  wo- 
man which  thou  sawest  is  that  great  city,  which  reigneth  over 
the  kings  of  the  earth. 

444.  Its  vain  pretence  that  Peter  was  made  head  of  the  apos- 
tles, or  universal  bishop . 

Mat.  16 : 23  But  he  turned,  and  said  unto  Peter,  Get  thee 
behind  me,  Satan ; thou  art  an  offence  unto  me : for  thou  sa- 
vorest  not  the  things  that  be  of  God,  but  those  that  be  of  men. 

20  : 25  But  Jesus  called  them  unto  him , and  said,  Ye  know 
that  the  princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over  them, 
and  they  that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them.  26  But 
it  shall  not  be  so  among  you : but  whosoever  will  be  great 
among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister ; 27  And  whosoever  will 
be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant : 28  Even  as  the 
Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister, 
and  to  give  his  life  a ranson  for  many. 


399 


444 


POPERY. 


Its  vain  Pretence  respecting  Peter. 

Mat.  26  : 74  Then  began  he  to  curse  and  to  swear,  saying , I 
know  not  the  man.  And  immediately  the  cock  crew. 

Lk.  22 : 31  And  the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan 
hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat : 32  But 
I have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not : and  when  thou 
art  converted,  strengthen  thy  brethren.  33  And  he  said  unto 
him,  Lord,  I am  ready  to  go  with  thee,  both  into  prison,  and  to 
death.  34  And  he  said,  I tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock  shall  not 
crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that  thou 
knowest  me. 

Ac.  8 : 14  Now  when  the  apostles  which  were  at  Jerusalem 
heard  that  Samaria  had  received  the  word  of  God,  they  sent 
unto  them  Peter  and  John : 15  Who,  when  they  were  come 
down,  prayed  for  them  that  they  might  receive  the  Holy  Ghost. 

15:  6 And  the  apostles  and  elders  came  together  for  to  con- 
sider of  this  matter.  7 And  when  there  had  been  much  dis 
puting,  Peter  rose  up  and  said  unto  them,  Men  and  brethren, 
ye  know  how  that  a good  while  ago,  God  made  choice  among 
us,  that  the  Gentiles,  by  my  mouth,  should  hear  the  word  of 
the  gospel,  and  believe.  12  Then  all  the  multitude  kept  si- 
lence, and  gave  audience  to  Barnabas  and  Paul,  declaring 
what  miracles  and  wonders  God  had  wrought  among  the  Gen- 
tiles by  them.  13  And  after  they  had  held  their  peace,  James 
answered,  saying,  Men  and  brethren,  hearken  unto  me. 
14  Simeon  hath  declared  how  God  at  the  first  did  visit  the 
Gentiles,  to  take  out  of  them  a people  for  his  name.  15  And 
to  this  agree  the  words  of  the  prophets  ; as  it  is  written,  16  Af- 
ter this  I will  return,  and  will  build  again  the  tabernacle  of 
David  which  is  fallen  down ; and  I will  build  again  the  ruins 
thereof,  and  I will  set  it  up  : 17  That  the  residue  of  men  might 
seek  after  the  Lord,  and  all  the  Gentiles,  upon  whom  my  name 
is  called,  saith  the  Lord,  who  doeth  all  these  things.  18  Known 
unto  God  are  all  his  works  from  the  beginning  of  the  world. 
19  Wherefore  my  sentence  is,  that  we  trouble  not  them,  which 
from  among  the  Gentiles  are  turned  to  God  : 20  But  that  we 
write  unto  them  that  they  abstain  from  pollutions  of  idols,  and 
from  fornication,  and  from  things  strangled,  and  from  blood. 

Gal.  2:11  But  when  Peter  was  come  to  Antioch,  I with- 
stood him  to  the  face,  because  he  was  to  be  blamed.  12  For, 
before  that  certain  came  from  James,  he  did  eat  with  the  Gen- 
tiles : but  when  they  were  come,  he  withdrew,  and  separated 
400 


POPERY POVERTY. 


445,  446 


Dreadful  end  of  Popery. — Evils  of  Poverty. 

himself  fearing  them  which  were  of  the  circumcision.  13  And 
the  other  Jews  dissembled  likewise  with  him ; insomuch  that 
Barnabas  also  was  carried  away  with  their  dissimulation. 

1 Pet.  5 : 1 The  elders  which  are  among  you  I exhort,  who 
am  also  an  elder,  and  a witness  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and 
also  a partaker  of  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed. 

445.  Dreadful  end  of  Popery — To  be  avoided. 

Dan.  7:111  beheld  then  because  of  the  voice  of  the  great 
words  which  the  horn  spake  : I beheld  even  till  the  beast  was 
slain,  and  his  body  destroyed,  and  given  to  the  burning  flame. 
26  But  the  judgment  shall  sit,  and  they  shall  take  away  his 
dominion  to  consume  and  to  destroy  it  unto  the  end. 

2 Th.  2 : 8 And  then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed,  whom 
the  Lord  shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall 
destroy  with  the  brightness  of  his  coming. 

Rev.  17:16  And  the  ten  horns  which  thou  sawest  upon  the 
beast,  these  shall  hate  the  whore,  and  shall  make  her  desolate 
and  naked,  and  shall  eat  her  flesh,  and  burn  her  with  fire. 

18  : 8 Therefore  shall  her  plagues  come  in  one  day,  death, 
and  mourning,  and  famine ; and  she  shall  be  utterly  burned 
with  fire : for  strong  is  the  Lord  God  who  judgeth  her. 

19 : 1 And  after  these  things  I heard  a great  voice  of  much 
people  in  heaven,  saying,  Alleluia : Salvation,  and  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God : 2 For  true  and 
righteous  are  his  judgments : for  he  hath  judged  the  great 
whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication,  and 
hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3 And 
again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever  and 
ever.  20  And  the  beast  was  taken,  and  with  him  the  false 
prophet  that  wrought  miracles  before  him,  with  which  he  de- 
ceived them  that  had  received  the  mark  of  the  beast,  and  them 
that  worshipped  his  image.  These  both  were  cast  alive  into 
a lake  of  fire  burning  with  brimstone. 

To  be  avoided. 

Rev.  18  : 4 And  I heard  another  voice  from  heaven,  saying, 
Come  out  of  her,  my  people,  that  ye  be  not  partakers  of  her 
sins,  and  that  ye  receive  not  of  her  plagues. 

POVERTY. 

446.  Evils  of  poverty. 

Pr.  10  : 15  The  rich  man’s  wealth  is  his  strong  city : the  de- 
struction of  the  poor  is  their  poverty. 

34* 


401 


447 


POVERTY. 


God’s  Pity  for  the  Poor. 

Pr.  14  : 20  The  poor  is  hated  even  of  his  own  neighbor,  but 
the  rich  hath  many  friends.  7 All  the  brethren  of  the  poor  do 
hate  him : how  much  more  do  his  friends  go  far  from  him  ? he 
pursueth  them  with  words,  yet  they  are  wanting  to  him. 

22  : 7 The  rich  ruleth  over  the  poor,  and  the  borrower  is  ser- 
vant to  the  lender. 

Ec.  9 : 16  Then  said  I,  Wisdom  is  better  than  strength : 
nevertheless  the  poor  man’s  wisdom  is  despised,  and  his  words 
are  not  heard. 

447.  God's  pity  and  favor  towards  the  poor  and  destitute , and 
displeasure  towards  their  oppressors. 

Dt.  10:18  He  doth  execute  the  judgment  of  the  fatherless 
and  widow,  and  loveth  the  stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and 
raiment. 

Job  5 : 15  But  he  saveth  the  poor  from  the  sword,  from 
their  mouth,  and  from  the  hand  of  the  mighty.  16  So  the 
poor  hath  hope,  and  iniquity  stoppeth  her  mouth. 

Ps.  10 : 14  Thou  hast  seen  it ; for  thou  beholdest  mischief 
and  spite,  to  requite  it  with  thy  hand : the  poor  committeth 
himself  unto  thee ; thou  art  the  helper  of  the  fatherless. 
17  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : thou  wilt 
prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear  : 18  To 
judge  the  fatherless  and  the  oppressed,  that  the  man  of  the 
earth  may  no  more  oppress. 

12  : 5 For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of  the 
needy,  now  will  I arise,  saith  the  Lord  ; I will  set  him  in  safety 
from  him  that  puffeth  at  him. 

72  : 4 He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he  shall  save 
the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppres- 
sor. 12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth : the 
poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper.  13  He  shall  spare  the 
poor  and  needy,  and  shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy.  14  He 
shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  violence : and  precious 
shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

102  : 17  He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute,  and  not 
despise  their  prayer. 

140  : 12  I know  that  the  Lord  will  maintain  the  cause  of  the 
afflicted,  and  the  right  of  the  poor. 

146  : 9 The  Lord  preserve th  the  strangers ; he  relieveth  the 
fatherless  and  widow  : but  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth 
upside  down. 

402 


TOVERTY. 


448 


The  Poor  distinguished  by  Grace. 

Pr.  21 : 13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor, 
he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard. 

Is.  3 : 15  What  mean  ye  that  ye  beat  my  people  to  pieces, 
and  grind  the  faces  of  the  poor?  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts. 

10  : 1 Wo  unto  them  that  decree  unrighteous  decrees,  and 
that  write  grievousness  which  they  have  prescribed ; 2 To 
turn  aside  the  needy  from  judgment,  and  to  take  away  the 
right  from  the  poor  of  my  people,  that  widows  may  be  their 
prey,  and  that  they  may  rob  the  fatherless  ! 3 And  what  will 

ye  do  in  the  day  of  visitation,  and  in  the  desolation  which  shall 
come  from  far  ? to  whom  will  ye  flee  for  help  ? and  where  will 
ye  leave  your  glory  ? 

Am.  8 : 4 Hear  this,  O ye  that  swallow  up  the  needy,  even 
to  make  the  poor  of  the  land  to  fail,  5 Saying,  When  will  the 
new-moon  be  gone,  that  we  may  sell  corn  ? and  the  sabbath, 
that  we  may  set  forth  wheat,  making  the  ephah  small,  and  the 
shekel  great,  and  falsifying  the  balances  by  deceit  ? 6 That 

we  may  buy  the  poor  for  silver,  and  the  needy  for  a pair  of 
shoes ; yea,  and  sell  the  refuse  of  the  wheat.  7 The  Lord 
hath  sworn  by  the  excellency  of  Jacob,  Surely  I will  never 
forget  any  of  their  works. 

Mai.  3 : 5 And  I will  come  near  to  you  to  judgment:  and  I will 
be  a swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against  the  adul- 
terers, and  against  false  swearers,  and  against  those  that  op-* 
press  the  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow,  and  the  fatherless, 
and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger  from  his  right  and  fear  not 
me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  [See  566.] 

448.  The  poor  often  distinguished  by  God's  special  grace . 

Lk.  1 : 52  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats, 
and  exalted  them  of  low  degree.  53  He  hath  filled  the  hungry 
with  good  things,  and  the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty  away. 

4 : 18  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  he  hath 
anointed  me  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor ; he  hath  sent 
me  to  heal  the  broken-hearted,  to  preach  deliverance  to  the 
captives,  and  recovering  of  sight  to  the  blind,  to  set  at  liberty 
them  that  are  bruised. 

10:21  In  that  hour  Jesus  rejoiced  in  spirit,  and  said,  I thank 
thee,  O Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou  hast  hid 
these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed 

403 


449,  450 


POVERTY. 


Oppression  forbidden — Helping  the  Poor  required  and  encouraged. 

them  unto  babes : even  so.  Father ; for  so  it  seemed  good  in 
thy  sight. 

Lk.  14:  21  So  that  servant  came,  and  shewed  his  .lord  these 
things.  Then  the  master  of  the  house  being  angry,  said  to 
his  servant,  Go  out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of  the 
city,  and  bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the  maimed,  and  the 
halt,  and  the  blind. 

16  : 25  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy 
lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things  : but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

1 Cor.  1 : 26  For  ye  see  your  calling,  brethren,  how  that  not 
many  wise  men  after  the  flesh,  not  many  mighty,  not  many 
noble  are  called : 27  But  God  hath  chosen  the  foolish  things 
of  the  world  to  confound  the  wise  ; and  God  hath  chosen  the 
weak  things  of  the  world  to  confound  the  things  which  are 
mighty ; 28  And  base  things  of  the  world,  and  things  which 
are  despised,  hath  God  chosen,  yea)  and  things  which  are  not, 
to  bring  to  nought  things  that  are. 

Jam.  2 : 5 Hearken,  my  beloved  brethren,  Hath  not  God 
chosen  the  poor  of  this  world  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs  of  the 
kingdom  which  he  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him  ? 

449.  Oppression  of  the  poor  forbidden. 

Ex.  22:21  Thou  shalt  neither  vex  a stranger,  nor  oppress 
him  : for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.  22  Ye  shall 
not  afflict  any  widow,  or  fatherless  child. 

Dt.  24 : 17  Thou  shalt  not  pervert  the  judgment  of  the  stran- 
ger, nor  of  the  fatherless,  nor  take  the  widow’s  raiment  to  pledge. 

Pr.  14 : 31  He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  reproacheth  his  Ma- 
ker : but  he  that  honoreth  him  hath  mercy  on  the  poor. 

22 : 16  He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  riches , 
and  he  that  giveth  to  the  rich,  shall  surely  come  to  want. 
22  Rob  not  the  poor,  because  he  is  poor : neither  oppress  the 
afflicted  in  the  gate. 

23 : 10  Remove  not  the  old  landmark ; and  enter  not  into 
the  fields  of  the  fatherless. 

450.  Requirements  and  encouragements  to  hevp  the  poor  and 
the  afflicted , and  to  avoid  prejudice  and  partiality. 

Lev.  19 : 9 And  when  ye  reap  the  harvest  of  your  land,  thou 
Bhalt  not  wholly  reap  the  corners  of  thy  field,  neither  shalt  thou 
gather  the  gleanings  of  thy  harvest.  10  And  thou  shalt  not 
404 


POVERTY. 


450 


Helping  the  Poor  required  and  encouraged. 

glean  thy  vineyard,  neither  shalt  thou  gather  every  grape  of 
thy  vineyard  ; thou  shalt  leave  them  for  the  poor  and  stranger : 
I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

25 : 35  And  if  thy  brother  be  waxen  poor,  and  fallen  in  de- 
cay with  thee  ; then  thou  shalt  relieve  him : yea , though  he  be 
a stranger,  or  a sojourner : that  he  may  live  with  thee. 

Dt.  15  : 10  Thou  shalt  surely  give  him,  and  thine  heart  shall 
not  be  grieved  when  thou  givest  unto  him : because  that  for 
this  thing  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  bless  thee  in  all  thy  works, 
and  in  all  that  thou  puttest  thine  hand  unto.  11  For  the  poor 
shall  never  cease  out  of  the  land : therefore  I command  thee, 
saying,  Thou  shalt  open  thine  hand  wide  unto  thy  brother, 
to  thy  poor,  and  to  thy  needy,  in  thy  land. 

Dan.  4 : 27  Wherefore,  O king,  let  my  counsel  be  accepta- 
ble unto  thee,  and  break  off  thy  sins  by  righteousness,  and 
thine  iniquities  by  shewing  mercy  to  the  poor ; if  it  may  be  a 
lengthening  of  thy  tranquillity. 

Jam.  1 : 27  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the 
Father  is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  afflic- 
tion, and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

2 : 1 My  brethren,  have  not  the  faith  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory,  with  respect  of  persons.  2 For  if 
there  come  unto  your  assembly,  a man  with  a gold  ring,  in 
goodly  apparel,  and  there  come  in  also  a poor  man  in  vile  rai- 
ment ; 3 And  ye  have  respect  to  him  that  weareth  the  gay 
clothing,  and  say  unto  him,  Sit  thou  here  in  a good  place ; 
and  say  to  the  poor,  Stand  thou  there,  or  sit  here  under  my 
footstool : 4 Are  ye  not  then  partial  in  yourselves,  and  are  be- 
come judges  of  evil  thoughts  ? 5 Hearken,  my  beloved  breth- 

ren, Hath  not  God  chosen  the  poor  of  this  world  rich  in  faith, 
and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  he  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him  ? 

1 Jn.  3 : 17  But  whoso  hath  this  world’s  good,  and  seeth 
his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compas- 
sion from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him  ? 

Encouragements. 

Ps.  41 : 1 Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor : the  Lord 
will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble.  2 The  Lord  will  preserve 
him,  and  keep  him  alive ; and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the 
earth:  and  thou  wilt  not  deliver  him  unto  the  will  of  his  ene- 
mies. 


405 


451 


PRAISE  AND  WORSHIP. 


God  only  to  be  worshipped. 

Ps.  112:9  He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor; 
his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever  ; his  horn  shall  be  exalted 
with  honor. 

Pr.  19 : 17  He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto 
the  Lord  ; and  that  which  he  hath  given  will  he  pay  him 
again. 

22  : 9 He  that  hath  a bountiful  eye  shall  be  blessed ; for  he 
giveth  of  his  bread  to  the  poor. 

Is.  5S : 6 Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I have  chosen ? to  loose 
the  bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and 
to  let  the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 
7 Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that  thou  bring 
the  poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house?  when  thou  seest  the 
naked,  that  thou  cover  him  ; and  that  thou  hide  not  thyself 
from  thine  own  flesh  ? 8 Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as 

the  morning,  and  thine  health  shall  spring  forth  speedily:  and 
thy  righteousness  shall  go  before  thee ; the  glory  of  the  Lord 
shall  be  thy  rere-ward.  9 Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord 
shall  answer;  thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say,  Here  I am.  If 
thou  take  away  from  the  midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the  putting 
forth  of  the  finger,  and  speaking  vanity;  10  And  if  thou  draw 
out  thy  soul  to  the  hungry,  and  satisfy  the  afflicted  soul ; then 
shall  thy  light  rise  in  obscurity,  and  thy  darkness  be  as  the 
noon-day:  11  And  the  Lord  shall  guide  thee  continually,  and 
satisfy  thy  soul  in  drought,  and  make  fat  thy  bones  : and  thou 
shalt  be  like  a watered  garden,  and  like  a spring  of  water, 
whose  waters  fail  not. 

Mat.  5 : 7 Blessed  are  the  merciful : for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

25  : 34  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  his  right 
hand,  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom 
prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world:  35  For  I 
was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  meat : I was  thirsty,  and 
ye  gave  me  drink:  I was  a stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in: 
36  Naked,  and  ye  clothed  me ; I was  sick,  and  ye  visited  me ; 
I was  in  prison,  and  ye  came  unto  me. 

PRAISE  AND  WORSHIP. 

451.  God  the  only  proper  object  of  religious  worship. 

Ex.  20  : 2 I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee 
406 


PRAISE  AND  WORSHIP. 


452,  453 


Public  Worship  of  God — Religious  Instruction. 

out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 
3 Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

Ps.  96  : 4 For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  : 
he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods.  5 For  all  the  gods  of  the 
nations  are  idols : but  the  Lord  made  the  heavens.  8 Give 
unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name  : bring  an  offering, 
and  come  into  his  courts.  9 O worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty 
of  holiness  : fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Mat.  4:10  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him 
only  shalt  thou  serve. 

452.  Public  worship  of  God. 

Ps.  40 : 7 Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come  : in  the  volume  of  the 
book  it  is  written  of  me,  8 I delight  to  do  thy  will,  O my  God : 
yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart.  9 I have  preached  right- 
eousness in  the  great  congregation : lo,  I have  not  refrained 
my  lips,  O Lord,  thou  knowest.  10  I have  not  hid  thy  right- 
eousness within  my  heart ; I have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and 
thy  salvation : I have  not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness  and 
thy  truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

Mat.  18  : 20  For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together 
in  my  name,  there  am  I in  the  midst  of  them. 

Ac.  11:25  Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus,  for  to  seek 
Saul : 26  And  when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought  him  unto 
Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  a whole  year  they  assem- 
bled themselves  with  the  church,  and  taught  much  people. 

13 : 14  But  when  they  departed  from  Perga,  they  came  to 
Antioch  in  Pisidia,  and  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the  sab- 
bath-day,  and  sat  down.  15  And  after  the  reading  of  the  law 
and  the  prophets,  the  rulers  of  the  synagogue  sent  unto  them, 
saying,  Ye  men  and  brethren,  if  ye  have  any  word  of  exhorta- 
tion for  the  people,  say  on.  16  Then  Paul  stood  up,  and 
beckoning  with  his  hand,  said,  Men  of  Israel,  and  ye  that  fear 
God,  give  audience. 

20 : 20  And  how  I kept  back  nothing  that  was  profitable 
unto  you , but  have  shewed  you,  and  have  taught  you  publicly, 
and  from  house  to  house,  21  Testifying  both  to  the  Jews,  and 
also  to  the  Greeks,  repentance  toward  God,  and  faith  toward 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Neh.  8 : 1 — 7.  Ac.  13  : 42 — 45. 

453.  Public  worship  with  religious  instruction. 

Neh.  8 : 8 So  they  read  in  the  book  in  the  law  of  God  dis- 

407 


454 


PRAISE  AND  WORSHIP. 


Praise. 


tinctly,  and  gave  the  sense,  and  caused  them  to  understand  the 
reading. 

Mk.  2 : 1 And  again  he  entered  into  Capernaum,  after  some 
days ; and  it  was  noised  that  he  was  in  the  house.  2 And 
straightway  many  were  gathered  together,  insomuch  that  there 
was  no  room  to  receive  them , no,  not  so  much  as  about  the 
door : and  he  preached  the  word  unto  them. 

Lk.  4 : 43  And  he  said  unto  them,  I must  preach  the  king- 
dom of  God  to  other  cities  also,  for  therefore  am  I sent.  44  And 
he  preached  in  the  synagogues  of  Galilee. 

Jn.  8 : 1 Jesus  went  unto  the  mount  of  Olives : 2 And  early 
in  the  morning  he  came  again  into  the  temple,  and  all  the  peo- 
ple came  unto  him  ; and  he  sat  down  and  taught  them. 

18  : 20  Jesus  answered  him,  I spake  openly  to  the  world  ; I 
ever  taught  in  the  synagogue,  and  in  the  temple,  whither 
the  Jews  always  resort ; and  in  secret  have  I said  nothing. 

Ac.  18  : 4 And  he  [Paul]  reasoned  in  the  synagogue  every 
sabbath,  and  persuaded  the  Jews  and  the  Greeks.  5 And 
when  Silas  and  Timotheus  were  come  from  Macedonia,  Paul 
was  pressed  in  the  spirit,  and  testified  to  the  Jews,  that  Jesus 
was  Christ. 

1 Cor.  1 : 21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the  world 
by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by  the  foolishness 
of  preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

Heb.  10 : 25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  ourselves  to- 
gether, as  the  manner  of  some  is  ; but  exhorting  one  another  ; 
and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approaching. 

Lk.  19  : 47.  Jn.  6 : 59. 

454.  Praising  God  in  public  and  social  worship. 

Ps.  9 : 11  Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  which  dwelleth  in  Zion, 
declare  among  the  people  his  doings. 

22 : 22  I will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren : in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  -will  I praise  thee. 

35:18  I will  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congregation  : I 
will  praise  thee  among  much  people. 

47 : 6 Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises : sing  praises  unto 
our  King,  sing  praises.  7 For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the 
earth  : sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 

95 : 1 O come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  : let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation.  2 Let  us  come  be- 
fore his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  make  a joyful  noise 
408 


PRAISE  AND  WORSHIP. 


455 


Should  be  devout. 

anto  him  with  psalms.  3 For  the  Lord  is  a great  God,  and 
a great  King  above  all  gods. 

100 : 1 Make  a joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 
2 Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness : come  before  his  presence 
with  singing.  4 Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise : be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless 
his  name.  5 For  the  Lord  is  good  ; his  mercy  is  everlasting  ; 
and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

107  : 31  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and/or  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 32  Let 

them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  people,  and 
praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 

150 : 1 Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary  : 
praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power.  2 Praise  him  for 
his  mighty  acts : praise  him  according  to  his  excellent  great- 
ness. 3 Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet : praise  him 
with  the  psaltery  and  harp.  4 Praise  him  with  the  timbrel 
and  dance  : praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 
5 Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : praise  him  upon  the 
high-sounding  cymbals.  6 Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath 
praise  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Mat.  26 : 30  And  when  they  had  sung  a hymn,  they  went 
out  into  the  mount  of  Olives. 

Ac.  16:25  And  at  midnight  Paul  and  Silas  prayed,  and 
sang  praises  unto  God  : and  the  prisoners  heard  them. 

Heb.  13 : 15  By  him  therefore  let  us  offer  the  sacrifice  of 
praise  to  God  continually,  that  is,  the  fruit  of  our  lips,  giving 
thanks  to  his  name.  Ps.  57  : 7 — 11,  and  92  : 1 — 4,  and  96  : 1 — 4. 

455.  Praise  should  be  offered  with  a devout  heart. 

Ps.  Ill : 1 I will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart,  in 
the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

1 Cor.  14: 15  What  is  it  then  ? I will  pray  with  the  spirit, 
and  I will  pray  with  the  understanding  also  : I will  sing  with 
the  spirit,  and  I will  sing  with  the  understanding  also. 

Ep.  5 : 19  Speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms,  and  hymns,  and 
spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to 
the  Lord.  20  Giving  thanks  always  for  all  things  unto  God 
and  the  Father,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Col.  3 : 16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom  ; teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms, 

35  409 


456 


PRAYER. 


Duty  of  Prayer. 

and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord. 

PRAYER. 

456.  Prayer  an  important  duty. 

Is.  55  : 6 Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near. 

62  : 6 I have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O Jerusalem, 
which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night : ye  that 
make  mention  of  the  Lord,  keep  not  silence,  7 And  give  him 
no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he  make  Jerusalem  a praise  in 
the  earth. 

Mat.  5 : 44  But  I say  unto  you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless 
them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray 
for  them  which  despitefully  use  you,  and  persecute  you. 

6 : 9 After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye : Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  10  Thy  king- 
dom come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
1 1 Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  12  And  forgive  us  oui 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  13  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 

26 : 41  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation  : 
the  spirit  indeed  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak. 

Lk.  38:1  And  he  spake  a parable  unto  them  to  this  end , 
that  men  ought  always  to  pray,  and  not  to  faint. 

Ep.  6:18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication 
in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance 
and  supplication  for  all  saints. 

Ph.  4 : 6 Be  careful  for  nothing ; but  in  every  thing  by  prayer 
and  supplication  with  thanksgiving  let  your  requests  be  made 
known  unto  God. 

Col.  4 : 2 Continue  in  prayer,  and  watch  in  the  same  with 
thanksgiving. 

1 Th.  3 : 10  Night  and  day  praying  exceedingly  that  we 
might  see  your  face,  and  might  perfect  that  which  is  lacking 
in  your  faith  ? 

5 : 17  Pray  without  ceasing.  18  In  every  thing  give  thanks. 

1 Tim.  2:11  exhort  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  be  made  for  all 
men  : 2 For  kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority  ; that  we 
410 


PRAYER. 


457,  458 


Secret  Prayer— Mental  Prayer. 

may  lead  a quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 
3 For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God  our 
Savior.  8 I will  therefore  that  men  pray  every  where,  lifting 
up  holy  hands,  without  wrath  and  doubting. 

Heb.  4 : 15  For  we  have  not  a high  priest  which  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities : but  was  in  all 
points  tempted  like  as  we  are , yet  without  sin.  16  Let  us 
therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may 
obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Jam.  5 : 13  Is  any  among  you  afflicted  ? let  him  pray. 
16  Confess  your  faults  one  to  another,  and  pray  one  for  an- 
other, that  ye  may  be  healed. 

1 Pet.  4 : 7 But  the  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand : be  ye 
therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 

457.  Secret  prayer. 

Ps.  119 : 62  At  midnight  I will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
because  of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

Mat.  6:6  But  thou,  when  thou  prayest,  enter  into  thy  closet, 
and  when  thou  hast  shut  thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which 
is  in  secret ; and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  re- 
ward thee  openly. 

14 : 23  And  when  he  had  sent  the  multitudes  away,  he  went 
up  into  a mountain  apart  to  pray  : and  when  the  evening  was 
come,  he  was  there  alone. 

Mk.  1 : 35  And  in  the  morning,  rising  up  a great  while  be- 
fore day,  he  went  out  and  departed  into  a solitary  place,  and 
there  prayed. 

Lk.  5 : 16  And  he  withdrew  himself  into  the  wilderness,  and 
prayed. 

458.  Mental  prayer. 

1 S.  1 : 12  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  she  continued  praying 
oefore  the  Lord,  that  Eli  marked  her  mouth.  13  Now  Hannah 
she  spake  in  her  heart ; only  her  lips  moved,  but  her  voice  was 
not  heard : therefore  Eli  thought  she  had  been  drunken. 
14  And  Eli  said  unto  her,  How  long  wilt  thou  be  drunken? 
put  away  thy  wine  from  thee.  15  And  Hannah  answered  and 
said,  No,  my  lord,  I am  a woman  of  a sorrowful  spirit : 1 have 
drunk  neither  wine  nor  strong  drink,  but  have  poured  out  my 
soul  before  the  Lord.  16  Count  not  thine  handmaid  for  a 

411 


459 


PRAYER. 


Audible  Prayer. 

daughter  of  Belial : for  out  of  the  abundance  of  my  complaint 
and  grief  have  I spoken  hitherto. 

459.  Prayer , verbal  and  audible , required  and  exemplified . 

1 K.  8:  22  And  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of  the  Lord 
in  the  presence  of  all  the  congregation  of  Israel,  and  spread 
forth  his  hands  toward  heaven : 23  And  he  said,  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  there  is  no  God  like  thee,  in  heaven  above,  or  on 
earth  beneath,  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  thy  ser- 
vants that  walk  before  thee  with  all  their  heart:  28  Yet  have 
thou  respect  unto  the  prayer  of  thy  servant,  and  to  his  suppli- 
cation, O Lord  my  God,  to  hearken  unto  the  cry  and  to  the 
prayer,  which  thy  servant  prayeth  before  thee  to-day  : 29  That 
thine  eyes  may  be  open  toward  this  house  night  and  day,  even 
toward  the  place  of  which  thou  hast  said,  My  name  shall  be 
there : that  thou  mayest  hearken  unto  the  prayer  which  thy 
servant  shall  make  toward  this  place.  30  And  hearken  thou 
to  the  supplication  of  thy  servant,  and  of  thy  people  Israel, 
when  they  shall  pray  toward  this  place : and  hear  thou  in 
heaven  thy  dwelling-place  : and  when  thou  hearest,  forgive. 

Ps.  55 : 16  As  for  me,  I will  call  upon  God : and  the  Lord 
shall  save  me.  17  Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I 
pray,  and  cry  aloud  : and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

86:3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O Lord  : for  I cry  unto  thee  daily. 

Dan.  9 : 19  O Lord,  hear;  O Lord,  forgive  ; O Lord,  hearken 
and  do ; defer  not,  for  thine  own  sake,  O my  God  : for  thy  city 
and  thy  people  are  called  by  thy  name.  20  And  while  I was 
speaking,  and  praying,  and  confessing  my  sin,  and  the  sin  of 
my  people  Israel,  and  presenting  my  supplication  before  the 
Lord  my  God  for  the  holy  mountain  of  my  God ; 21  Yea, 
while  I was  speaking  in  prayer,  even  the  man  Gabriel,  whom 
I had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the  beginning,  being  caused  to  fly 
swiftly,  touched  me  about  the  time  of  the  evening  oblation. 

22  And  he  informed  me,  and  talked  with  me,  and  said,  O Dan- 
iel, I am  now  come  forth  to  give  thee  skill  and  understanding. 

23  At  the  beginning  of  thy  supplications  the  commandment 
came  forth,  and  I am  come  to  shew  thee  ; for  thou  art  greatly 
beloved. 

Hos.  14 : 2 Take  with  you  words,  and  turn  to  the  Lord  : say 
unto  him,  Take  away  all  iniquity,  and  receive  us  graciously. 
bo  will  we  render  the  calves  of  our  lips. 

412 


PRAYER. 


460 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 

Joel  1 : 14  Sanctify  ye  a fast,  call  a solemn  assembly,  gather 
the  elders  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  into  the  house  of 
the  Lord  your  God,  and  cry  unto  the  Lord. 

Mat.  26  : 39  And  he  went  a little  further,  and  fell  on  his  face, 
and  prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup 
pass  from  me  : nevertheless,  not  as  I will,  but  as  thou  wilt . 
42  He  went  away  again  the  second  time,  and  prayed,  saying, 

0 my  Father,  if  this  cup  may  not  pass  away  from  me.  except 

1 drink  it,  thy  will  be  done. 

Mk.  8 : 6 And  he  commanded  the  people  to  sit  down  on  the 
ground : and  he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and  gave  thanks,  and 
brake,  and  gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them ; and  they 
did  set  them  before  the  people. 

Ac.  1 : 24  And  they  prayed,  and  said,  Thou,  Lord,  which 
knowest  the  hearts  of  all  men,  shew  whether  of  these  two  thou 
hast  chosen. 

7 : 59  And  they  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God)  and  say- 
ing, Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit.  60  And  he  kneeled  down 
and  cried  with  a loud  voice,  Lord,  lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge. 
And.  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep. 

20  : 36  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  kneeled  down,  and 
prayed  with  them  all.  37  And  they  all  wept  sore,  and  fell  on 
Paul’s  neck,  and  kissed  him. 

27 : 35  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  took  bread,  and 
gave  thanks  to  God  in  presence  of  them  all ; and  when  he  had 
broken  it,  he  began  to  eat. 

460.  How  must  acceptable  prayer  be  made  ? 

1.  With  love  and  obedience  to  God. 

Ps.  37  : 4 Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; and  he  shall  give 
thee  the  desires  of  thy  heart. 

91  : 14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I deliver  him : I will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known 
my  name. 

Pr.  28 : 9 He  that  turneth  away  his  ear  from  hearing  the 
law,  even  his  prayer  shall  be  abomination. 

Jn.  9 : 31  Now  we  know  that  God  heareth  not  sinners : but 
if  any  man  be  a worshipper  of  God,  and  doeth  his  will,  him  he 
heareth. 

1 Jn.  3:22  And  whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive  of  him,  be- 
cause we  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  -those  things  that 
are  pleasing  in  bis  sight. 


35* 


413 


460 


PRAYER. 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 

2.  With  faith  in  God. 

Heb.  10  : 22  Let  us  draw  near  with  a true  heart,  in  full  as- 
surance of  faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  con- 
science, and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water. 

11:6  But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him : for  he 
that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is  a 
rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

Jam.  1 : 5 If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God, 
that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not;  and  it 
shall  be  given  him.  6 But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  waver- 
ing. For  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a wave  of  the  sea  driven 
with  the  wind  and  tossed.  7 For  let  not  that  man  think  that 
he  shall  receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord. 

3.  With  submission  to  God. 

Ps.  37 : 7 Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  : fret 
not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because 
of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

40 : 1 I waited  patiently  for  the  Lord  ; and  he  inclined  unto 
me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

Lam.  3:26  It  is  good  that  a man  should  both  hope  and  qui- 
etly wait  for  the  salvation  of  the  Lord. 

Mat.  6 : 9 After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye  : Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  10  Thy  king- 
dom come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

26  : 39  And  he  went  a little  further,  and  fell  on  his  face,  and 
prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass 
from  me : nevertheless,  not  as  I will,  but  as  thou  wilt . 

Lk.  22  : 41  And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a stone’s 
cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed,  42  Saying,  Father,  if  thou 
be  willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me : nevertheless,  not  my  will, 
but  thine,  be  done. 

Ac.  21:14  And  when  he  would  not  be  persuaded,  we  ceased, 
saying,  The  will  of  the  Lord  be  done. 

4.  With  humility , confession , and  repentance. 

Lev.  26 : 40  If  they  shall  confess  their  iniquity,  and  the  ini- 
quity of  their  fathers,  with  their  trespass  which  they  trespassed 
against  me,  and  that  also  they  have  walked  contrary  unto  me; 
41  And  that  I also  have  walked  contrary  unto  them,  and  have 
brought  them  into  the  land  of  their  enemies ; i then  their  un- 
circumcised hearts  be  humbled,  and  they  then  accept  of  the 
punishment  of  their  iniquity:  42  Then  will  I remember  my 
414 


PRAYER. 


460 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 

covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and 
also  my  covenant  with  Abraham  will  I remember ; and  I will 
remember  the  land. 

2 Ch.  7 : 14  If  my  people,  which  are  called  by  my  name, 
shall  humble  themselves,  and  pray,  and  seek  my  face,  and  turn 
from  their  wicked  ways;  then  will  I hear  from  heaven,  and 
will  forgive  their  sin,  and  will  heal  their  land. 

33  : 12  And  when  he  was  in  affliction,  he  besought  the  Lord 
his  God,  and  humbled  himself  greatly  before  the  God  of  his 
fathers,  13  And  prayed  unto  him  : and  he  was  entreated  of 
him,  and  heard  his  supplication,  and  brought  him  again  to 
Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom.  Then  Manasseh  knew  that  the 
Lord  he  was  God. 

Ps.  9 : 12  When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  remem- 
bereth  them  : he  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the  humble. 

Is.  59:1  Behold,  the  Lord’s  hand  is  not  shortened,  that 
it  cannot  save ; neither  his  ear  heavy,  that  it  cannot  hear : 
2 But  your  iniquities  have  separated  between  you  and  your 
God,  and  your  sins  have  hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he  will  not 
hear. 

Lk.  15  : 18  I will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee, 
19  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son  : make  me  as 
one  of  thy  hired  servants.  20  And  he  arose,  and  came  to  his 
father.  But  when  he  was  yet  a great  way  off,  his  father  saw 
him,  and  had  compassion,  and  ran,  and  fell  on  his  neck,  and 
kissed  him. 

18  : 13  And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift  up 
so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast, 
saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a sinner.  14  I tell  you,  this 
man  went  down  to  his  house  justified  rather  than  the  other : 
for  every  one  that  exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased ; and  he 
that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

5.  With  a supreme  regard  for  the  glory  of  God. 

Ex.  32:11  And  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God,  and 
said,  Lord,  why  doth  thy  wrath  wax  hot  against  thy  people, 
which  thou  hast  brought  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  with 
great  power,  and  with  a mighty  hand  ? 12  Wherefore  should 
the  Egyptians  speak  and  say,  For  mischief  did  he  bring  them 
out,  to  slay  them  in  the  mountains,  and  to  consume  them  from 

415 


460 


PRAYER. 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 

the  face  of  the  earth  ? Turn  from  thy  fierce  wrath,  and  re- 
pent of  this  evil  against  thy  people. 

1 K.  18  : 36  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  time  of  the  offering 
of  the  evening  sacrifice,  that  Elijah  the  prophet  came  near  and 
said,  Lord  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  of  Israel,  let  it  be 
known  this  day  that  thou  art  God  in  Israel,  and  that  I am  thy 
servant,  and  that  I have  done  all  these  things  at  thy  word. 
37  Hear  me,  O Lord,  hear  me,  that  this  people  may  know 
that  thou  art  the  Lord  God,  and  that  thou  hast  turned  their 
heart  back  again. 

Ps.  79 : 9 Help  us,  O God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  name : and  deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  thy 
name’s  sake. 

143:  11  Quicken  me,  O Lord,  for  thy  name’s  sake  : for  thy 
righteousness’  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

Is.  37 : 20  Now  therefore,  O Lord  our  God,  save  us  from 
his  hand,  that  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth  may  know  that 
thou  art  the  Lord,  even  thou  only. 

Dan.  9 : 17  Now  therefore,  O our  God,  hear  the  prayer  of 
thy  servant,  and  his  supplications,  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine 
upon  thy  sanctuary  that  is  desolate,  for  the  Lord’s  sake.  18  O 
my  God,  incline  thine  ear,  and  hear : open  thine  eyes,  and  be- 
hold our  desolations,  and  the  city  which  is  called  by  thy  name : 
for  we  do  not  present  our  supplications  before  thee  for  our 
righteousness,  but  for  thy  great  mercies.  19  O Lord,  hear  ; O 
Lord,  forgive ; O Lord,  hearken  and  do ; defer  not,  for  thine 
own  sake,  O my  God : for  thy  city  and  thy  people  are  called 
by  thy  name. 

6.  With  a forgiving  temper. 

Mat.  6 : 9 After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye : Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  12  And  forgive 
us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors. 

Mk.  11:25  And  wThen  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  ye  have 
aught  against  any : that  your  Father  also  which  is  in  leaven 
may  forgive  you  your  trespasses.  26  But,  if  ye  do  not  for- 
give, neither  will  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  forgive  your 
trespasses. 

Lk.  23  : 34  Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them  : for  they 
know  not  what  they  do. 

7.  With  importunity  and  perseverance. 

Gen.  32  : 24  And  Jacob  was  left  alone  ; and  there  wrestled 
416 


PRAYER. 


460 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 

a man  with  him,  until  the  breaking  of  the  day.  25  And  when 
he  saw  that  he  prevailed  not  against  him,  he  touched  the  hol- 
low of  his  thigh : and  the  hollow  of  Jacob’s  thigh  was  out  of 
joint,  as  he  wrestled  with  him.  26  And  he  said,  Let  me  go, 
for  the  day  breaketh : And  he  said,  I will  not  let  thee  go,  ex- 
cept thou  bless  me. 

Is.  62 : 6 I have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O Jerusalem, 
which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night:  ye  that 
make  mention  of  the  Lord,  keep  not  silence,  7 And  give  him 
no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he  make  Jerusalem  a praise  in 
the  earth. 

Lk.  6 : 12  And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that  he  went 
out  into  a mountain  to  pray,  and  continued  all  night  in  prayer 
to  God. 

11:5  And  he  said  unto  them,  Which  of  you  shall  have  a 
friend,  and  shall  go  unto  him  at  midnight,  and  say  unto  him, 
Friend,  lend  me  three  loaves:  6 For  a friend  of  mine  in  his 
journey  is  come  to  me,  and  I have  nothing  to  set  before  him? 
7 And  he  from  within  shall  answer  and  say,  Trouble  me  not : 
the  door  is  now  shut,  and  my  children  are  with  me  in  bed ; I 
cannot  rise  and  give  thee.  8 I say  unto  you,  Though  he  will 
not  rise  and  give  him,  because  he  is  his  friend,  yet  because 
of  his  importunity  he  will  rise  and  give  him  as  many  as  he 
needeth. 

18 : 1 And  he  spake  a parable  unto  them  to  this  end , that 
men  ought  always  to  pray,  and  not  to  faint;  5 Yet,  because 
this  widow  troubleth  me,  I will  avenge  her,  lest  by  her  con- 
tinual coming  she  weary  me.  7 And  shall  not  God  avenge 
his  own  elect,  which  cry  day  and  night  unto  him,  though  he 
bear  long  with  them  ? 8 I tell  you  that  he  will  avenge  them 
speedily. 

Rom.  12 : 12  Rejoicing  in  hope  ; patient  in  tribulation ; con- 
tinuing instant  in  prayer. 

Ep.  6 : 18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication 
m the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance 
and  supplication  for  all  saints. 

Col.  4 : 2 Continue  in  prayer,  and  watch  in  the  same  with 
thanksgiving. 

1 Th.  3:10  Night  and  day  praying  exceedingly  that  we 
might  see  your  face,  and  might  perfect  that  which  is  lacking 
in  your  faith  ? 


417 


461 


PRAYER. 


Postures  in  Prayer. 

1 Th.  5:17  Pray  without  ceasing. 

8.  Ik  the  name  of  Christ. 

Jn.  16 : 24  Hitherto  have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my  name  : 
ask,  and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may  be  full. 

Col.  3 : 17  And  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the 
Father  by  him. 

9.  With  godly  sincerity. 

Ps.  51:6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 
and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

66  : 18  If  I regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

145  : 18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him, 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

Jer.  29:13  And  ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me , when  ye 
shall  search  for  me  with  all  your  heart.  Dt.  4 : 29. 

10.  With  the  spirit  of  benevolence. 

Pr.  21:13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor, 
he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard. 

Is.  58  : 7 Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that 
thou  bring  the  poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ? when  thou 
seest  the  naked,  that  thou  cover  him ; and  that  thou  hide  not 
thyself  from  thine  own  flesh  ? 9 Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the 
Lord  shall  answer;  thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say,  Here  I 
am.  If  thou  take  away  from  the  midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the 
putting  forth  of  the  finger,  and  speaking  vanity. 

461.  Various  postures  in  prayer . 

Ex.  9 : 29  And  Moses  said  unto  him,  As  soon  as  I am  gone 
out  of  the  city,  I will  spread  abroad  my  hands  unto  the  Lord  ; 
and  the  thunder  shall  cease,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more 
hail;  that  thou  mayest  know  how  that  the  earth  is  the  Lord’s. 

IK.  8:22  And  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of  the  Lord 
in  the  presence  of  all  the  congregation  of  Israel,  and  spread 
forth  his  hands  toward  heaven. 

2 Ch.  6 : 13  (For  Solomon  had  made  a brazen  scaffold,  of 
five  cubits  long,  and  five  cubits  broad,  and  three  cubits  high, 
and  had  set  it  in  the  midst  of  the  court:  and  upon  it  he  stood, 
and  kneeled  down  upon  his  knees  before  all  the  congregation 
of  Israel,  and  spread  forth  his  hands  toward  heaven.) 

Mat.  26 : 39  And  he  went  a little  further,  and  fell  on  his 
418 


PRAYER. 


462 


Heard  and  answered. 

face,  and  prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let 
this  cup  pass  from  me  : nevertheless,  not  as  I will,  but  as  thou 
wilt . 

Lk.  22 : 41  And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a 
stone’s  cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed,  42  Saying,  Fa- 
ther, if  thou  be  willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me : neverthe- 
less, not  my  will,  but  thine,  be  done. 

Ac.  20  : 36  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  kneeled  down, 
and  prayed  with  them  all. 

462.  Prayer  heard  and  answered. 

Gen.  18  : 32  And  he  said,  Oh,  let  not  the  Lord  be  angry, 
and  I will  speak  yet  but  this  once  : Peradventure  ten  shall  be 
found  there.  And  he  said,  I will  not  destroy  it  for  ten’s  sake. 

32  : 28  And  he  said,  Thy  name  shall  be  called  no  more  Ja- 
cob, but  Israel : for  as  a prince  hast  thou  power  with  God,  and 
with  men,  and  hast  prevailed. 

Ex.  32:11  And  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God,  and 
said,  Lord,  why  doth  thy  wrath  wax  hot  against  thy  people, 
which  thou  hast  brought  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  with 
great  power,  and  with  a mighty  hand?  14  And  the  Lord  re- 
pented of  the  evil  which  he  thought  to  do  unto  his  people. 

Num.  11:2  And  the  people  cried  unto  Moses;  and  when 
Moses  prayed  unto  the  Lord,  the  fire  was  quenched. 

14 : 19  Pardon,  I beseech  thee,  the  iniquity  of  this  people 
according  unto  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy,  and  as  thou  hast 
forgiven  this  people,  from  Egypt  even  until  now.  20  And  the 
Lord  said,  I have  pardoned  according  to  thy  word. 

Dt.  9 : 19  (For  I was  afraid  of  the  anger  and  hot  displeasure 
wherewith  the  Lord  was  wroth  against  you  to  destroy  you.) 
But  the  Lord  hearkened  unto  me  at  that  time  also.  20  And 
the  Lord  was  very  angry  with  Aaron  to  have  destroyed  him : 
and  I prayed  for  Aaron  also  the  same  time. 

26  : 7 And  when  we  cried  unto  the  Lord  God  of  our  fathers, 
the  Lord  heard  our  voice,  and  looked  on  our  affliction,  and  our 
labor,  and  our  oppression : 8 And  the  Lord  brought  us  forth 
out  of  Egypt  with  a mighty  hand,  and  with  an  out-stretched 
arm,  and  with  great  terribleness,  and  with  signs,  and  with 
wonders. 

1 S.  1:27  For  this  child  I prayed  ; and  the  Lord  hath  given 
me  my  petition  which  I asked  of  him. 


419 


462 


PRAYER. 


Heard  and  answered. 

1 S.  12  : 18  So  Samuel  called  unto  the  Lord  ; and  the  Lord 
sent  thunder  and  rain  that  day:  and  all  the  people  greatly 
feared  the  Lord  and  Samuel. 

1 K.  17:22  And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  Elijah ; and 
the  soul  of  the  child  came  into  him  again,  and  he  revived. 

18 : 37  Hear  me,  O Lord,  hear  me,  that  this  people  may 
know  that  thou  art  the  Lord  God,  and  that  thou  hast  turned 
their  heart  back  again.  38  Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord  fell,  and 
consumed  the  burnt-sacrifice,  and  the  wood,  and  the  stones, 
and  the  dust,  and  licked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench. 

2 K.  6 : 18  And  when  they  came  down  to  him,  Elisha  prayed 
unto  the  Lord,  and  said,  Smite  this  people,  I pray  thee,  with 
blindness.  And  he  smote  them  with  blindness,  according  to 
the  word  of  Elisha. 

19  : 20  Then  Isaiah  the  son  of  Amoz  sent  to  Hezekiah,  say- 
ing, Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  That  which  thou  hast 
prayed  to  me  against  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria  I have  heard. 

20  : 5 Turn  again,  and  tell  Hezekiah  the  captain  of  my  peo- 
ple, Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  David  thy  father,  I have 
heard  thy  prayer,  I have  seen  thy  tears : behold,  I will  heal 
thee : on  the  third  day  thou  shalt  go  up  unto  the  house  of  the 
Lord.  6 And  I will  add  unto  thy  days  fifteen  years ; and  I 
will  deliver  thee  and  this  city  out  of  the  hand  of  the  king  of 
Assyria ; and  I will  defend  this  city  for  mine  own  sake,  and  for 
my  servant  David’s  sake.  11  And  Isaiah  the  prophet  cried 
unto  the  Lord  : and  he  brought  the  shadow  ten  degrees  back- 
ward, by  which  it  had  gone  down  in  the  dial  of  Ahaz. 

Ps.  18 : 6 In  my  distress  I called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried 
unto  my  God : he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple,  and  my 
cry  came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 

34 : 4 I sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears.  5 They  looked  unto  him,  and  were 
lightened:  and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed.  6 This  poor 
man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all 
his  troubles.  10  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger: 
but  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing . 
15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  cry.  17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord 
heareth,  and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

50 : 15  And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble : I will  de- 
liver thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

420 


PRAYER. 


462 


Heard  and  answered. 

65 : 2 O thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

66  : 19  But  verily  God  hath  heard  me  ; he  hath  attended  to 
the  voice  of  my  prayer.  20  Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not 
turned  away  my  prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 

S6 : 5 For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ; and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

91 : 15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I will  answer  him : I will 
be  with  him  in  trouble  ; I will  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 

106 : 23  Therefore  he  said  that  he  would  destroy  them,  had 
not  Moses  his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the  breach,  to  turn 
away  his  wrath,  lest  he  should  destroy  them. 

118:5  I called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord  an- 
swered me,  and  set  me  in  a large  place. 

145 : 18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him, 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth.  19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire 
of  them  that  fear  him : he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will 
save  them. 

Is.  45  : 19  I have  not  spoken  in  secret,  in  a dark  place  of  the 
earth : I said  not  unto  the  seed  of  Jacob,  Seek  ye  me  in  vain: 
I the  Lord  speak  righteousness,  I declare  things  that  are  right. 

65  : 24  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  before  they  call,  I will 
answer ; and  while  they  are  yet  speaking,  I will  hear. 

Jer.  33 : 3 Call  unto  me,  and  I will  answer  thee,  and  shew 
thee  great  and  mighty  things,  which  thou  knowest  not. 

Dan.  9:21  Yea,  while  I was  speaking  in  prayer,  even  the 
man  Gabriel,  whom  I had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the  beginning, 
being  caused  to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the  time  of  the 
evening  oblation. 

10: 12  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Fear  not,  Daniel:  for  from  the 
first  day  that  thou  didst  set  thine  heart  to  understand,  and  to 
chasten  thyself  before  thy  God,  thy  wmrds  were  heard,  and  I 
am  come  for  thy  words. 

Joel  2:  32  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whosoever  shall 
call  on  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  delivered : for  in  mount 
Zion  and  in  Jerusalem  shall  be  deliverance,  as  the  Lord  hath 
said,  and  in  the  remnant  whom  the  Lord  shall  call. 

Mat.  7 : 7 Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  ; seek,  and  ye  shall 
find  ; knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  : 8 For  every  one 
that  asketh,  receiveth ; and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth ; and  to 
him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be  opened.  9 Or  what  man  is  there 

36  421 


463 


PRAYER. 


Unregenerate  Prayers. 

of  you,  whom  if  his  son  ask  bread,  will  he  give  him  a stone  ? 
10  Or  if  he  ask  a fish,  will  he  give  him  a serpent?  11  If  ye 
then  being  evil  know  how  to  give  good  gifts  unto  your  chil- 
dren, how  much  more  shall  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  give 
good  things  to  them  that  ask  him  ? 

Lk.  18  : 7 And  shall  not  God  avenge  his  own  elect,  which 
cry  day  and  night  unto  him,  though  he  bear  long  with  them  ? 
8 I tell  you  that  he  will  avenge  them  speedily. 

Ac.  12 : 5 Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison : but  prayer 
was  made  without  ceasing  of  the  Church  unto  God  for  him. 
7 And  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  him , and  a 
light  shined  in  the  prison ; and  he  smote  Peter  on  the  side, 
and  raised  him  up,  saying,  Arise  up  quickly.  And  his  chains 
fell  off  from  his  hands. 

Jam.  4:  3 Ye  ask,  and  receive  not,  because  ye  ask  amiss, 
that  ye  may  consume  it  upon  your  lusts.  8 Draw  nigh  to  God, 
and  he  will  draw  nigh  to  you.  Cleanse  your  hands,  ye  sinners, 
and  purify  your  hearts,  ye  double-minded. 

5 : 16  Confess  your  faults  one  to  another,  and  pray  one  for 
another,  that  ye  may  be  healed.  The  effectual  fervent  prayer 
of  a righteous  man  availeth  much.  17  Elias  was  a man  sub- 
ject to  like  passions  as  we  are,  and  he  prayed  earnestly  that  it 
might  not  rain:  and  it  rained  not  on  the  earth  by  the  space 
of  three  years  and  six  months.  18  And  he  prayed  again,  and 
the  heaven  gave  rain,  and  the  earth  brought  forth  her  fruit. 

1 Pet.  3 : 12  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righte- 
ous, and  his  ears  arc  open  unto  their  prayers  : but  the  face  of 
the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil. 

463.  Prayer  and  worship  of  the  ungodly  not  acceptable . 

Ps.  50 : 16  But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  What  hast  thou 
to  do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest  take  my 
covenant  in  thy  mouth  ? 17  Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction, 

and  castest  my  words  behind  thee. 

66  : 18  If  I regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

Pr.  1 : 28  Then  shall  they  call  upon  me,  but  I will  not  an- 
swer ; they  shall  seek  me  early,  but  they  shall  not  find  me ; 
29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the 
fear  of  the  Lord. 

15:8  The  sacrifice  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  to  the 
422 


PRAYER. 


464,  465 


Offensive  to  some— God  offended  with  the  Prayerless. 

Lord  : but  the  prayer  of  the  upright  is  his  delight.  29  The 
Lord  is  far  from  the  wicked  : but  he  heareth  the  prayer  of  the 
righteous. 

28  : 9 He  that  turneth  away  his  ear  from  hearing  the  law, 
even  his  prayer  shall  be  abomination. 

Is.  1 : 11  To  what  purpose  is  the  multitude  of  your  sacrifices 
unto  me  7 saith  the  Lord  : I am  full  of  the  burnt-offerings  of 
rams,  and  the  fat  of  fed  beasts  ; and  I delight  not  in  the  blood 
of  bullocks,  or  of  lambs,  or  of  he-goats.  12  When  ye  come 
to  appear  before  me,  who  hath  required  this  at  your  hand,  to 
tread  my  courts  7 13  Bring  no  more  vain  oblations  : incense 

is  an  abomination  unto  me ; the  new-moons  and  sabbaths,  tb0 
calling  of  assemblies,  I cannot  away  with ; it  is  iniquity,  even 
the  solemn  meeting.  14  Your  new-moons  and  your  appointed 
feasts  my  soul  hateth : they  are  a trouble  unto  me ; I am 
weary  to  bear  them . 15  And  when  ye  spread  forth  your  hands, 
I will  hide  mine  eyes  from  you ; yea,  when  ye  make  many 
prayers,  I will  not  hear  : your  hands  are  full  of  blood. 

Mat.  7 : 18  A good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit,  neither 
can  a corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit. 

Jn.  9 : 31  Now  we  know  that  God  heareth  not  sinners:  but 
if  any  man  be  a worshipper  of  God,  and  doeth  his  will,  him 
he  heareth. 

Heb.  11:6  But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him  : 
for  he  that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that 
he  is  a rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him.  [See  495.1 

464.  Prayer  not  agreeable  to  the  wicked. 

Job  21 : 14  Therefore  they  say  unto  God,  Depart  from  us ; 
for  we  desire  not  the  knowledge  of  thy  ways.  15  What  is 
the  Almighty,  that  we  should  serve  him  7 and  what  profit 
should  we  have,  if  we  pray  unto  him  7 

^7  : 8 For  what  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  though  he  hath 
gained,  when  God  taketh  away  his  soul  7 10  Will  he  delight 

himself  in  the  Almighty  7 will  he  always  call  upon  God  7 

Ps.  10  : 4 The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance, 
will  not  seek  after  God : God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. 

465.  God  displeased  with  prayerless  persons. 

Jer.  10  : 25  Pour  out  thy  fury  upon  the  heathen  that  know 
thee  not,  and  upon  the  families  that  call  not  on  thy  name : for 

42^ 


466 


PRIDE  AND  SCORN. 


Pride  and  Self-righteousness. 

they  have  eaten  up  Jacob,  and  devoured  him,  and  consumed 
him,  and  have  made  his  habitation  desolate. 

Zep.  1:41  will  also  stretch  out  my  hand  upon  Judah  and 
upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem : and  I will  cut  off  the 
remnant  of  Baal  from  this  place,  and  the  name  of  the  Chema- 
rims  with  the  priests  : 6 And  them  that  are  turned  back  from 
the  Lord  ; and  those  that  have  not  sought  the  Lord,  nor  in- 
quired for  him. 

PRIDE. 

466.  Pride , self-conceit , and  self-righteousness , prevalent  evils, 
offensive  to  God , and  ruinous  to  man . 

Gen.  11:4  And  they  said,  Go  to,  let  us  build  us  a city,  and  a 
tower,  whose  top  may  reach  unto  heaven ; and  let  us  make  us  a 
name,  lest  we  be  scattered  abroad  upon  the  face  of  the  whole 
earth. 

2 K.  10 : 16  And  he  said,  Come  with  me,  and  see  my  zeal 
for  the  Lord.  So  they  made  him  ride  in  his  chariot. 

Ps.  10  : 2 The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  persecute  the  poor. 
4 The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance,  will  not 
seek  after  God : God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. 

73:3  For  I was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I saw  the  pros- 
perity of  the  wicked.  5 They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men ; 
neither  are  they  plagued  like  other  men.  6 Therefore  pride 
compasseth  them  about  as  a chain  ; violence  covereth  them  as 
a garment.  7 Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness : they  have 
more  than  heart  could  wish.  8 They  are  corrupt,  and  speak 
wickedly  concerning  oppression:  they  speak  loftily.  9 They 
set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and  their  tongue  walketh 
through  the  earth. 

Ezk.  16 : 49  Behold,  this  was  the  iniquity  of  thy  sister  Sodom, 
pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abundance  of  idleness  was  in  her 
and  in  her  daughters,  neither  did  she  strengthen  the  hand  of 
the  poor  and  needy.  50  And  they  were  haughty,  and  com- 
mitted abomination  before  me  : therefore  I took  them  away  as 
I saw  good. 

Rom.  10 : 1 Brethren,  my  heart’s  desire  and  prayer  to  God 
for  Israel  is,  that  they  might  be  saved.  2 For  I bear  them 
record  that  they  have  a zeal  of  God,  but  not  according  to 
knowledge.  3 For  they,  being  ignorant  of  God’s  righteous- 
424 


PRIDE  AND  SCORN. 


466 


Pride  and  Self-righteousness. 

ness,  and  going  about  to  establish  their  own  righteousness,  have 
not  submitted  themselves  unto  the  righteousness  of  God. 

Offensive  to  God,  and  ruinous  to  man. 

2 S.  22  : 2S  And  the  afflicted  people  thou  wilt  save : but 
thine  eyes  are  upon  the  haughty,  that  thou  mayest  bring  them 
down. 

Esther  3 : 5 And  when  Haman  saw  that  Mordecai  bowed 
not,  nor  did  him  reverence,  then  was  Haman  full  of  wrath. 
6 And  he  thought  scorn  to  lay  hands  on  Mordecai  alone  ; for 
they  had  shewed  him  the  people  of  Mordecai : wherefore  Ha- 
man sought  to  destroy  all  the  Jews  that  were  throughout  the 
whole  kingdom  of  Ahasuerus,  even  the  people  of  Mordecai. 

7 : 9 And  Harbonah,  one  of  the  chamberlains,  said  before  the 
king,  Behold  also  the  gallows  fifty  cubits  high,  which  Haman 
had  made  for  Mordecai,  who  had  spoken  good  for  the  king, 
standeth  in  the  house  of  Haman.  Then  the  king  said,  Hang 
him  thereon. 

Ps.  12 : 3 The  Lord  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things  : 4 Who  have  said,  With 
our  tongue  will  we  prevail ; our  lips  are  our  own  : who  is  lord 
over  us  ? 5 For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of 

the  needy,  now  will  I arise,  saith  the  Lord  ; I will  set  him  in 
safety  from  him  that  puffeth  at  him. 

18  : 27  For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people ; but  wilt  bring 
down  high  looks. 

119  : 21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed,  which 
do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

138:6  Though  the  Lord  he  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly : but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 

Pr.  8:13  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate  evil : pride,  and 
arrogancy,  and  the  evil  way,  and  the  froward  mouth,  do  I hate. 

15  : 25  The  Lord  will  destroy  the  house  of  the  proud  : but 
he  will  establish  the  border  of  the  widow. 

16 : 5 Every  one  that  is  proud  in  heart  is  an  abomination  to 
the  Lord  : though  hand  join  in  hand,  he  shall  not  be  unpun- 
ished. 18  Pride  goeth  before  destruction,  and  an  haughty 
spirit  before  a fall. 

18  : 12  Before  destruction  the  heart  of  man  is  haughty,  and 
before  honor  is  humility. 

26 : 12  Seest  thou  a man  wise  in  his  own  conceit?  there  is 
more  hope  of  a fool  than  of  him. 

36* 


425 


466 


PRIDE  AND  SCORN. 


Pride  and  Self-righteousness. 

Pr.  28  : 26  He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is  a fool : but 
whoso  walketh  wisely,  he  shall  be  delivered. 

29:23  A man’s  pride  shall  bring  him  low : but  honor  shall 
uphold  the  humble  in  spirit. 

Is.  2:12  For  the  day  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  be  upon 
every  one  that  is  proud  and  lofty,  and  upon  every  one  that 
is  lifted  up ; and  he  shall  be  brought  low. 

13:11  I will  cause  the  arrogancy  of  the  proud  to  cease,  and 
will  lay  low  the  haughtiness  of  the  terrible. 

26 : 5 For  he  bringeth  down  them  that  dwell  on  high ; the 
lofty  city,  he  layeth  it  low  ; he  layeth  it  low,  even  to  the 
ground ; he  bringeth  it  even  to  the  dust. 

65  : 5 Which  say,  Stand  by  thyself,  come  not  near  to  me; 
for  I am  holier  than  thou.  These  are  a smoke  in  my  nose,  a 
fire  that  burnetii  all  the  day. 

Dan.  4 : 30  The  king  spake,  and  said,  Is  not  this  great  Bab- 
ylon, that  I have  built  for  the  house  of  the  kingdom  by  the 
might  of  my  power,  and  for  the  honor  of  my  majesty  ? 
31  While  the  word  was  in  the  king’s  mouth,  there  fell  a voice 
from  heaven,  saying , O king  Nebuchadnezzar,  to  thee  it  is 
spoken ; The  kingdom  is  departed  from  thee  : 32  And  they 
shall  drive  thee  from  men,  and  thy  dwelling  shall  be  with  the 
beasts  of  the  field : they  shall  make  thee  to  eat  grass  as  oxen, 
and  seven  times  shall  pass  over  thee,  until  thou  know  that  the 
Most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men,  and  giveth  it  to 
whomsoever  he  will. 

Mat.  23 : 12  And  whosoever  shall  exalt  himself,  shall  be 
abased;  and  he  that  shall  humble  himself,  shall  be  exalted. 
29  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites ! because 
ye  build  the  tombs  of  the  prophets,  and  garnish  the  sepulchres 
of  the  righteous,  30  And  say,  If  we  had  been  in  the  days  of 
our  fathers,  we  would  not  have  been  partakers  with  them  in 
the  blood  of  the  prophets.  31  Wherefore,  ye  be  witnesses 
unto  yourselves,  that  ye  are  the  children  of  them  which  killed 
the  prophets. 

2 Th.  2 : 4 Who  opposeth  and  exalteth  himself  above  all 
that  is  called  God,  or  that  is  worshipped ; so  that  he,  as  God, 
sitteth  in  the  temple  of  God,  shewing  himself  that  he  is  God. 
8 And  then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed,  whom  the  Lord 
shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  destroy 
with  the  brightness  of  his  coming. 

426 


PRIDE  AND  SCORN PROBATION. 


467,  468 


Scorning  and  Contempt  reprobated. — Probationary  Trial. 

Jam.  4:6  But  he  giveth  more  grace.  Wherefore  he  saith, 
God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto  the  humble. 
16  But  now  ye  rejoice  in  your  boastings : all  such  rejoicing  is 
evil.  [See  Ostentation,  422.] 

467.  Scorning  and  contempt  reprobated. 

Pr.  3:34  Surely  he  scorneth  the  scorners : but  he  giveth 
grace  unto  the  lowly. 

9 : 12  If  thou  be  wise,  thou  shalt  be  wise  for  thyself:  but  if 
thou  scornest,  thou  alone  shalt  bear  it. 

14 : 21  He  that  despiseth  his  neighbor  sinneth : but  he  that 
hath  mercy  on  the  poor,  happy  is  he. 

15  : 20  A wise  son  maketh  a glad  father  : but  a foolish  man 
despiseth  his  mother. 

19  : 29  Judgments  are  prepared  for  scorners. 

22:  10  Cast  out  the  scorner,  and  contention  shall  go  out; 
yea,  strife  and  reproach  shall  cease. 

29  : 8 Scornful  men  bring  a city  into  a snare : but  wise  men 
turn  away  wrath. 

Mat.  18  : 10  Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  lit- 
tle ones : for  I say  unto  you,  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do 
always  behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

PROBATION. 

468.  Earthly  trial  for  eternity. 

Zee.  9 : 12  Turn  you  to  the  strong  hold,  ye  prisoners  of  hope. 

Mat.  5 : 25  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly,  while  thou 
art  in  the  way  with  him  ; lest  at  any  time  the  adversary  de- 
liver thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  of- 
ficer, and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  26  Verily,  I say  unto  thee, 
Thou  shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid 
the  uttermost  farthing. 

Lk.  13:24  Strive  to  enter  in  at  the  strait  gate : for  many,  I 
say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  in,  and  shall  not  be  able. 

2 Cor.  6:2  (For  he  saith,  I have  heard  thee  in  a time  ac- 
cepted, and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I succored  thee ; be- 
hold, now  is  the  accepted  time;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of  sal- 
vation.) 

Mat.  25.  (Parable  of  the  ten  virgins  and  of  the  talents),  and 
Lk.  19  : 12 — 27.  (Parable  of  the  pounds.) 

[See  Judgment  Day,  147.] 


427 


463 


PROBATION, 


The  Soul  in  danger. 

469.  The  soul  in  danger — Consequences  of  earthly  probation. 

1 Ch.  28  : 9 And  thou,  Solomon  my  son,  know  thou  the  God 
of  thy  father,  and  serve  him  with  a perfect  heart,  and  with  a 
willing  mind : for  lie  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  under- 
standeth  all  the  imaginations  of  the  thoughts : if  thou  seek 
him,  he  will  be  found  of  thee ; but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  will 
cast  thee  off  for  ever. 

Mat.  5 : 22  Whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  dan- 
ger of  hell-fire. 

7 : 13  Enter  ye  in  at  the  strait  gate  ; for  wide  is  the  gate,  and 
broad  is  the  way?  that  leadeth  to  destruction,  and  many  there 
be  which  go  in  thereat : 14  Because,  strait  is  the  gate,  and 
narrow  is  the  way,  which  leadeth  unto  life,  and  few  there  be 
that  find  it. 

16 : 25  For  whosoever  will  save  his  life,  shall  lose  it : and 
whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my  sake,  shall  find  it.  26  For 
what  is  a man  profited,  if  he  shall  gain  the  whole  world,  and 
lose  his  own  soul?  or  what  shall  a man  give  in  exchange  for 
his  soul  ? Lk.  9 : 24. 

Mk.  9 : 43  And  if  thy  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better 
for  thee  to  enter  into  life  maimed,  than  having  two  hands  to  go 
into  hell,  into  the  fire  that  never  shall  be  quenched : 44  Where 
their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  quenched.  45  And  if 
thy  foot  offend  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  halt 
into  life,  than  having  two  feet  to  be  cast  into  hell,  into  the  fire 
that  never  shall  be  quenched  : 46  Where  their  worm  dieth  not, 
and  the  fire  is  not  quenched.  47  And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee, 
pluck  it  out:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
God  with  one  eye,  than  having  two  eyes,  to  be  cast  into  hell- 
fire  : 48  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not 
quenched.  Mat.  18:8. 

Lk.  12  : 4 And  I say  unto  you,  my  friends,  Be  not  afraid  of 
them  that  kill  the  body,  and  after  that,  have  no  more  that  they 
can  do.  5 But  I will  forewarn  you  whom  ye  shall  fear : Fear 
him,  which  after  he  hath  killed,  hath  power  to  cast  into  hell ; 
yea,  I say  unto  you,  Fear  him.  Mat.  10 : 28. 

Heb.  4 : 1 Let  us  therefore  fear,  lest  a promise  being  left  us 
of  entering  into  his  rest,  any  of  you  should  seem  to  come  short 
of  it. 

1 Pe:.  4 : 17  For  the  time  is  come  that  judgment  must  begin 
at  the  louse  of  God  : and  if  it  first  begin  at  us,  what  shall  the 
428 


PROBATION. 


470 


Determines  Rewards  and  Punishments. 

end  be  of  them  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  God  ? 18  And  if 

the  righteous  scarcely  be  saved,  where  shall  the  ungodly  and 
the  sinner  appear  ? 

Consequences  of  probation. 

Pr.  1 : 29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose 
tne  fear  of  the  Lord  : 30  They  would  none  of  my  counsel : 
they  despised  all  my  reproof.  31  Therefore  shall  they  eat  of 
the  fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices. 
32  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them,  and 
the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them. 

8 : 36  But  he  that  sinneth  against  me  wrongeth  his  own  soul : 
all  they  that  hate  me  love  death. 

9 : 12  If  thou  be  wise,  thou  shalt  be  wise  for  thyself : but  if 
thou  scornest,  thou  alone  shalt  bear  it. 

11:19  As  righteousness  tendeth  to  life : so  he  that  pursueth 
evil  pursueth  it  to  his  own  death. 

Hos.  13:90  Israel,  thou  hast  destroyed  thyself:  but  in  me 
is  thine  help. 

470.  Rewards  and  punishments  according  to  probationary 
conduct. 

Job  34 : 11  For  the  work  of  a man  shall  he  render  unto  him, 
and  cause  every  man  to  find  according  to  his  ways. 

Ps.  62  : 12  Also  unto  thee,  O Lord,  belongeth\ nercy  : for  thou 
renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

Pr.  24:  12  If  thou  sayest,  Behold,  we  knew  it  not ; doth  not 
he  that  pondereth  the  heart  consider  it?  and  he  that  keepeth 
thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know  it  ? and  shall  not  he  render  to  every 
man  according  to  his  works  ? 

Is.  3 : 10  Say  ye  to  the  righteous,  that  it  shall  be  well  with 
him:  for  they  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  their  doings.  11  Wo  unto 
the  wicked  ! it  shall  be  ill  with  him : for  the  reward  of  his  hands 
shall  be  given  him. 

Jer.  17  : 10  I the  Lord  search  the  heart,  I try  the  reins,  even 
to  give  every  man  according  to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the 
fruit  of  his  doings. 

32  : 19  Great  in  counsel,  and  mighty  in  work  : for  thine  eyes 
are  open  upon  all  the  ways  of  the  sons  of  men ; to  give  every  one 
according  to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  doings. 

Mat.  16  : 27  For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of 
his  Father,  with  his  angels ; and  then  he  shall  reward  every 
man  according  to  his  works. 


429 


471 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Punishment  deserved. 

Lk.  19 : 16  Then  came  the  first,  saying,  Lord,  thy  pound 
hath  gained  ten  pounds.  17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Well,  thou 
good  servant : because  thou  hast  been  faithful  in  a very  little, 
have  thou  authority  over  ten  cities.  IS  And  the  second  came, 
saying,  Lord,  thy  pound  hath  gained  five  pounds.  19  And  he 
said  likewise  to  him,  Be  thou  also  over  five  cities.  24  And  he 
said  unto  them  that  stood  by,  Take  from  him  the  pound,  and 
give  it  to  him  that  hath  ten  pounds.  25  (And  they  said  unto 
him,  Lord,  he  hath  ten  pounds.)  26  For  I say  unto  you,  That 
unto  every  one  which  hath,  shall  be  given ; and  from  him  that 
hath  not,  even  that  he  hath  shall  be  taken  away  from  him. 

Rom.  2 : 5 But  after  thy  hardness  and  impenitent  heart, 
treasurest  up  unto  thyself  wrath  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and 
revelation  of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God;  6 Who  will  ren- 
der to  every  man  according  to  his  deeds  : 7 To  them  who  by 
patient  continuance  in  well-doing,  seek  for  glory,  and  honor, 
and  immortality ; eternal  life : 8 But  unto  them  that  are  con- 
tentious, and  do  not  obey  the  truth,  but  obey  unrighteousness : 
indignation  and  wrath,  9 Tribulation  and  anguish,  upon  every 
soul  of  man  that  doeth  evil ; of  the  Jew  first,  and  also  of  the 
Gentile ; 10  But  glory,  honor,  and  peace,  to  every  man  that 
worketh  good. 

Gal.  6 : 7 Be  not  deceived ; God  is  not  mocked  : for  whatso- 
ever a man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap.  8 For  he  that  sow- 
eth  to  his  flesh,  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  corruption  : but  he  that 
soweth  to  the  Spirit,  shall  of*  the  Spirit  reap  life  everlasting. 

Rev.  22  : 12  And  behold,  I come  quickly ; and  my  reward  is 
with  me,  to  give  every  man  according  as  his  work  shall  be. 

PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 

471.  Punishment  deserved , or  guilt  of  sin , as  committed 
against  God. 

Gen.  39  : 9 There  is  none  greater  in  this  house  than  I ; nei- 
ther hath  he  kept  back  any  thing  from  me,  but  thee,  because 
thou  art  his  wife : how  then  can  I do  this  great  wickedness, 
and  sin  against  God  ? 

Ps.  51 : 4 Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  when 
thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Lk.  23  : 39  And  one  of  the  malefactors,  which  were  hanged, 
430 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


472 


God’s  Right  to  punish. 

railed  on  him,  saying,  If  thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 

40  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not 
thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 

41  And  we  indeed  justly;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of 
our  deeds : but  this  man  hath  done  nothing  amiss. 

Rom.  3 : 4 Let  God  be  true,  but  every  man  a liar ; as  it  is 
written,  That  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  sayings,  and 
nughtest  overcome  when  thou  art  judged.  5 But  if  our  un- 
righteousness commend  the  righteousness  of  God,  what  shall 
we  say?  Is  God  unrighteous  who  taketh  vengeance?  (I 
speak  as  a man,)  6 God  forbid : for  then  how  shall  God  judge 
the  world  ? 

7 : 13  But  sin,  that  it  might  appear  sin,  working  death  in 
me  by  that  which  is  good;  that  sin  by  the  commandment 
might  become  exceeding  sinful. 

2 Th.  1 : 6 Seeing  it  is  a righteous  thing  with  God  to  recom- 
pense tribulation  to  them  that  trouble  you  ; 7 And  to  you,  who 
are  troubled,  rest  with  us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  re- 
vealed from  heaven  with  his  mighty  angels,  8 In  flaming  fire 
taking  vengeance  on  them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey 
not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

472.  God’s  peculiar  prerogative  to  vindicate  and  to  punish 
according  to  desert. 

Dt.  32:35  To  me  belongeth  vengeance,  and  recompense ; 
their  foot  shall  slide  in  due  time  : for  the  day  of  their  calamity 
is  at  hand,  and  the  things  that  shall  come  upon  them  make 
haste.  36  For  the  Lord  shall  judge  his  people,  and  repent 
himself  for  his  servants ; when  he  seeth  that  their  power  is 
gone,  and  there  is  none  shut  up,  or  left.  39  See  now  that  I, 
even  I am  he,  and  there  is  no  god  with  me : I kill,  and  I make 
alive ; I wound,  and  I heal : neither  is  there  any  that  can  de- 
liver out  of  my  hand.  40  For  I lift  up  my  hand  to  heaven, 
and  say,  I live  for  ever.  41  If  I whet  my  glittering  sword, 
and  my  hand  take  hold  on  judgment;  I will  render  vengeance 
to  mine  enemies,  and  will  reward  them  that  hate  me.  42  I will 
make  mine  arrows  drunk  with  blood,  and  my  sword  shall  de- 
vour flesh  ; and  that  with  the  blood  of  the  slain  and  of  the 
captives  from  the  beginning  of  revenges  upon  the  enemy. 
43  Rejoice,  O ye  nations,  with  his  people : for  he  will  avenge 

43 


473 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Loss  of  the  Soul. 

the  blood  of  his  servants,  and  will  render  vengeance  to  his  ad- 
versaries, and  will  be  merciful  unto  his  land,  and  to  his  people. 

Ps.  94 : 1 O Lord  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ; O 
God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  shew  thyself. 

Rom.  12 : 19  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but 
rather  give  place  unto  wrath : for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is 
mine ; I will  repay,  saith  the  Lord. 

473.  The  finally  impenitent  to  he  shut  out  ofi  heaven,  and  cast 
into  hell. 

Ps.  9 : 17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God. 

11:6  Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brim- 
stone, and  a horrible  tempest : this  shall  be  the  portion  of  their 
cup. 

119 : 155  Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked : for  they  seek 
not  thy  statutes. 

Pr.  1 : 24  Because  I have  called  and  ye  refused  ; I have 
stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded ; 25  But  ye  have 
set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  reproof: 
26  I also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity : I will  mock  when  your 
fear  cometh ; 27  When  your  fear  cometh  as  desolation,  and 
your  destruction  cometh  as  a whirlwind  ; when  distress  and 
anguish  cometh  upon  you.  28  Then  shall  they  call  upon  me, 
but  I will  not  answer ; they  shall  seek  me  early,  but  they  shall 
not  find  me ; 29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not 
choose  the  fear  of  the  Lord  : 30  They  would  none  of  my  coun- 
sel : they  despised  all  my  reproof.  31  Therefore  shall  they  eat 
of  the  fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices. 
32  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them,  and 
the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them. 

10  : 24  The  fear  of  the  wicked,  it  shall  come  upon  him  : but 
the  desire  of  the  righteous  shall  be  granted.  28  The  hope  of 
the  righteous  shall  he  gladness : but  the  expectation  of  the 
wicked  shall  perish. 

Mat.  3:70  generation  of  vipers,  who  hath  warned  you  to 
flee  from  the  wrath  to  come  ? 

5 : 20  For  I say  unto  you,  That  except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of  the  scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye 
shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

7 : 19  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn 
down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  21  Not  every  one  that  saitb 
432 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


473 


Loss  of  the  Soul. 

unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven ; 
but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day.  Lord,  Lord,  have  we 
not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ? and  in  thy  name  have  cast  out 
devils  ? and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  ? 

23  And  then  will  I profess  unto  them,  I never  knew  you : de- 
part from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity.  27  And  the  rain  de- 
scended, and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat 
upon  that  house  ; and  it  fell : and  great  was  the  fall  of  it. 

8:11  And  I say  unto  you,  That  many  shall  come  from  the 
east  and  west,  and  shall  sit  down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaac, 
and  Jacob,  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  12  But  the  children  of 
the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  outer  darkness : there  shall 
be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

10  : 33  But  whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men,  him  will  I 
also  deny  before  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

13 : 40  As  therefore  the  tares  are  gathered  and  burned  in 
the  fire  ; so  shall  it  be  in  the  end  of  this  world.  41  The  Son 
of  man  shall  send  forth  his  angels,  and  they  shall  gather  out 
of  his  kingdom  all  things  that  offend,  and  them  which  do  in- 
iquity ; 42  And  shall  cast  them  into  a furnace  of  fire : there 
shall  be  wailing  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  47  Again,  The  king- 
dom of  heaven  is  like  unto  a net,  that  was  cast  into  the  sea, 
and  gathered  of  every  kind  : 48  Which,  when  it  was  full,  they 
drew  to  shore,  and  sat  down,  and  gathered  the  good  into  ves- 
sels, but  cast  the  bad  away.  49  So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of 
the  world  : the  angels  shall  come  forth,  and  sever  the  wicked 
from  among  the  just,  50  And  shall  cast  them  into  the  furnace 
of  fire  : there  shall  be  wailing  and  gnashing  teeth. 

Lk.  10 : 15  And  thou,  Capernaum,  which  art  exalted  to 
heaven,  shalt  be  thrust  down  to  hell. 

13:23  Then  said  one  unto  him,  Lord,  are  there  few  that  be 
saved  ? And  he  said  unto  them,  24  Strive  to  enter  in  at  the 
strait  gate  : for  many,  I say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  in,  and 
shall  not  be  able.  25  When  once  the  Master  of  the  house  is 
risen  up,  and  hath  shut  to  the  door,  and  ye  begin  to  stand  with- 
out, and  to  knock  at  the  door,  saying,  Lord,  Lord,  open  unto 
us  ; and  he  shall  answer  and  say  unto  you,  I know  you  not 
whence  yc  are  : 26  Then  shall  ye  begin  to  say,  We  have  eaten 
and  drunk  in  thy  presence,  and  thou  hast  taught  in  our  streets. 
27  But  he  shall  say,  I tell  you,  I know  you  not  whence  ye  are ; 

37  433 


473 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Loss  of  the  Soul. 

depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity.  28  There  shall  be 
weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth,  when  ye  shall  see  Abraham, 
and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  and  all  the  prophets,  in  the  kingdom  of 
God,  and  you  yourselves  thrust  out. 

Lk.  16  : 22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and  was 
carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham’s  bosom.  The  rich  man 
also  died,  and  was  buried : 23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes, 
being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus 
in  his  bosom.  24  And  he  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham, 
have  mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip 
of  his  finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue  : for  I am  tormented 
in  this  flame. 

Jn.  5:28  Marvel  not  at  this : for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the 
which  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  his  voice,  29  And 
shall  come  forth ; they  that  have  done  good,  unto  the  resurrec- 
tion of  life  ; and  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resurrection 
of  damnation. 

17  : 12  None  of  them  is  lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition.  2 Th. 
2:3. 

Rom.  2 : 5 But  after  thy  hardness  and  impenitent  heart, 
treasurest  up  unto  thyself  wrath  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and 
revelation  of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God.  8 But  unto  them 
that  are  contentious,  and  do  not  obey  the  truth,  but  obey  un- 
righteousness : indignation  and  wrath,  9 Tribulation  and  an- 
guish, upon  every  soul  of  man  that  doeth  evil. 

1 Cor.  6 : 9 Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  in- 
herit the  kingdom  of  God  ? Be  not  deceived ; neither  fornica- 
tors, nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers 
of  themselves  with  mankind,  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  king- 
dom of  God. 

16  : 22  If  any  man  love  not  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  let  him 
be  Anathema,  Mar>.:.  dtha. 

Gal.  5 : 19  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
are  these , Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness, 
20  Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath, 
strife,  seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
revellings,  and  such  like  : of  the  which  I tell  you  before,  as  I 
have  also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things 
•hall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5 : 5 For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger,  nor  un- 
434 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


473 


Loss  of  the  Soul. 

clean  person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any 
inheritance  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  6 Let  no 
man  deceive  you  with  vain  words  : for  because  of  these  things 
cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of  disobedience. 

Ph.  3 : 18  They  are  the  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ : 
19  Whose  end  is  destruction. 

2 Th.  2 : 3 Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means  : for  that 
day  shall  not  come , except  there  come  a falling  away  first,  and 
that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition  ; 9 Even  him , 
whose  coming  is  after  the  working  of  Satan,  with  all  power, 
and  signs,  and  lying  wonders,  10  And  with  all  deceivableness 
of  unrighteousness  in  them  that  perish  ; because  they  received 
not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that  they  might  be  saved.  11  And 
for  this  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong  delusion,  that  they 
should  believe  a lie : 12  That  they  all  might  be  damned  who 
believed  not  the  truth,  but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Heb.  10 : 26  For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have  re- 
ceived the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  remaineth  no  more 
sacrifice  for  sins,  27  But  a certain  fearful  looking  for  of  judg- 
ment and  fiery  indignation,  which  shall  devour  the  adversa- 
ries. V.  28 — 31. 

2 Pet.  2 : 4 For  if  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned,  but 
cast  them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  them  into  chains  of  dark- 
ness, to  be  reserved  unto  judgment;  9 The  Lord  knoweth 
how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the 
unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  punished : 10  But 
chiefly  them  that  walk  after  the  flesh  in  the  lust  of  unclean- 
ness, and  despise  government.  Presumptuous  are  they , self- 
willed  ; they  are  not  afraid  to  speak  evil  of  dignities.  17  These 
are  wells  without  water,  clouds  that  are  carried  with  a tem- 
pest ; to  whom  the  mist  of  darkness  is  reserved  for  ever. 

3 : 7 But  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now,  by  the 
same  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the 
day  of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men. 

Rev.  19:20  And  the  beast  was  taken,  and  with  him  the 
false  prophet  that  wrought  miracles  before  him,  with  which  he 
deceived  them  that  had  received  the  mark  of  the  beast,  and 
them  that  worshipped  his  image.  These  both  were  cast  alive 
into  a lake  of  fire  burning  with  brimstone. 

20:  15  And  whosoever  was  not  found  written  in  the  book 
of  life  was  cast  into  the  lake  of  fire. 


435 


474 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


End  of  Hypocrites— Unpardonable  Sin. 

Rev.  21:27  And  there  shah  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing 
that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination,  or 
maketh  a lie ; but  they  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb’s  book 
of  life. 

22  : 15  For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whoremon- 
gers, and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth  and 
maketh  a lie.  19  And  if  any  man  shall  take  away  from  the 
words  of  the  book  of  this  prophecy,  God  shall  take  away  his 
part  out  of  the  book  of  life,  and  out  of  the  holy  city,  and 
from  the  things  which  are  written  in  this  book. 

[See  144,  240,  and  265.] 

474.  Future  punishment  evinced  by  the  end  of  hypocrites , the 
unpardonable  sin , and  the  second  death. 

Job  8 : 13  The  hypocrite’s  hope  shall  perish:  14  Whose 
hope  shall  be  cut  ofi’  and  whose  trust  shall  be  a spider’s  web. 

11:20  But  the  eyes  of  the  wicked  shall  fail,  and  they  shall 
not  escape,  and  their  hope  shall  be  as  the  giving  up  of  the 
ghost. 

20  : 5 That  the  triumphing  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and  the 
joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a moment? 

27  : 8 For  what  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  though  he  hath 
gained,  when  God  taketh  away  his  soul  ? 9 Will  God  hear 
his  cry  when  trouble  cometh  upon  him  ? 

36  : 13  But  the  hypocrites  in  heart  heap  up  wrath : they  cry 
not  when  he  bindeth  them.  14  They  die  in  youth,  and  their 
life  is  among  the  unclean. 

Unpardonable  sin. 

Mat.  12:31  Wherefore  I say  unto  you,  All  manner  of  sin 
and  blasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  unto  men  : but  the  blasphemy 
against  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  not  be  forgiven  unto  men. 
32  And  whosoever  speaketh  a word  against  the  Son  of  man, 
it  shall  be  forgiven  him  : but  whosoever  speaketh  against  the 
Holy  Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him,  neither  in  this  world, 
neither  in  the  world  to  come. 

Mk.  3 : 28  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  All  sins  shall  be  forgiven 
unto  the  sons  of  men,  and  blasphemies  wherewith  soever  they 
shall  blaspheme:  29  But  he  that  shall  blaspheme  against  the 
Holy  Ghost  hath  never  forgiveness,  but  is  in  danger  of  eternal 
damnation. 

Lk.  12 : 10  Unto  him  that  blasphemeth  against  the  Holy 
Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven. 

436 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


475 


Second  Death — Prosperity  of  the  Wicked. 

1 Jn.  5 : 16  If  any  man  see  his  brother  sin  a sin  which  is  not 
unto  death,  he  shall  ask,  and  he  shall  give  him  life  for  them 
that  sin  not  unto  death.  There  is  a sin  unto  death  : I do  not 
say  that  he  shall  pray  for  it. 

Second  death. 

Rev.  2:11  He  that  overcometh  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the  sec- 
ond death. 

20 : 6 Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first  res- 
urrection : on  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they 
shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ,  and  shall  reign  with  him 
a thousand  years.  14  And  death  and  hell  were  cast  into  the 
lake  of  fire.  This  is  the  second  death.  15  And  whosoever  was 
not  found  written  in  the  book  of  life  was  cast  into  the  lake  of  fire. 

21:8  But  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abominable, 
and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and  idolaters, 
and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which  burneth 
with  fire  and  brimstone  : which  is  the  second  death. 

475.  Future  punishment  evinced  by  the  present  prosperity  of 
the  wicked , the  delay  of  retribution , and  by  death  in  impenitence . 

Job  21 : 7 Wherefore  do  the  wicked  live,  become  old,  yea, 
are  mighty  in  power?  8 Their  seed  is  established  in  their 
sight  with  them,  and  their  offspring  before  their  eyes.  9 Their 
houses  are  safe  from  fear,  neither  is  the  rod  of  God  upon  them. 
11  They  send  forth  their  little  ones  like  a flock,  and  their  chil- 
dren dance.  12  They  take  the  timbrel  and  harp,  and  rejoice 
at  the  sound  of  the  organ.  13  They  spend  their  days  in 
wealth,  and  in  a moment  go  down  to  the  grave.  14  There- 
fore they  say  unto  God,  Depart  from  us ; for  we  desire  not  the 
knowledge  of  thy  ways.  15  What  is  the  Almighty,  that  we 
should  serve  him  ? and  what  profit  should  we  have,  if  we  pray 
unto  him  ? 16  Lo,  their  good  is  not  in  their  hand. 

Ps.  73:3  For  I was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I saw  the 
prosperity  of  the  wicked.  4 For  there  are  no  bands  in  their 
death  : but  their  strength  is  firm.  5 They  are  not  in  trouble 
as  other  men  ; neither  are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 
6 Therefore  pride  compasseth  them  about  as  a chain  ; violence 
covereth  them  as  a garment.  7 Their  eyes  stand  out  with 
fatness : they  have  more  than  heart  could  wish.  8 They  are 
corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly  concerning  oppression : they  speak 
loftily.  9 They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and  their 

37*  437 


475 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Prosperity  of  the  Wicked— Retribution  delayed. 

tongue  walketh  through  the  earth.  10  Therefore  his  people 
return  hither  : and  waters  of  a full  cup  are  wrung  out  to  them. 
11  And  they  say,  How  doth  God  know?  and  is  there  knowl- 
edge in  the  Most  High  ? 12  Behold,  these  are  the  ungodly, 

who  prosper  in  the  world  ; they  increase  in  riches.  13  Verily 
I have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed  my  hands  in  in- 
nocency.  14  For  all  the  day  long  have  I been  plagued,  and 
chastened  every  morning.  15  If  I say,  I will  speak  thus  ; be- 
hold, 1 should  offend  against  the  generation  of  thy  children. 

16  When  I thought  to  know  this,  it  was  too  painful  for  me ; 

17  Until  I went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God ; then  understood  I 
their  end.  18  Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery  places  : 
thou  castedst  them  down  into  destruction.  19  How  are  they 
brought  into  desolation,  as  in  a moment ! they  are  utterly  con- 
sumed with  terrors. 

Ps.  92  : 7 When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all 
the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish  ; it  is  that  they  shall  be  de- 
stroyed for  ever. 

Jer.  12 : 1 Righteous  art  thou,  O Lord,  when  I plead  with 
thee  : yet  let  me  talk  with  thee  of  thy  judgments  : Wherefore 
doth  the  way  of  the  wicked  prosper  ? wherefore  are  all  they 
happy  that  deal  very  treacherously?  2 Thou  hast  planted 
them,  yea,  they  have  taken  root : they  grow,  yea,  they  bring 
forth  fruit : thou  art  near  in  their  mouth,  and  far  from  their 
reins.  3 But  thou,  O Lord,  knowest  me  : thou  hast  seen  me, 
and  tried  my  heart  toward  thee. 

Lk.  6 : 24  But  wo  unto  you  that  are  rich  ! for  ye  have  re- 
ceived your  consolation.  25  Wo  unto  you  that  are  full ! for 
ye  shall  hunger.  Wo  unto  you  that  laugh  now  ! for  ye  shall 
mourn  and  weep.  26  Wo  unto  you,  when  all  men  shall  speak 
well  of  you  ! for  so  did  their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets. 

16:  25  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy 
lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things : but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

Rom.  9 : 22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his  wrath,  and  to 
make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long-suffering  the 
vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction. 

Jam.  5 : 1 Go  to  now,  ye  rich  men,  weep  and  howl  for  your 
miseries  that  shall  come  upon  you . 

Retribution  delayed. 

Ec.  8 : 11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  exe- 
438 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


475 


Death  in  Impenitence. 

cuted  speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

9 : 1 For  all  this  I considered  in  my  heart  even  to  declare 
all  this,  that  the  righteous,  and  the  wise,  and  their  works,  are 
in  the  hand  of  God  : no  man  knoweth  either  love  or  hatred  by 
all  that  is  before  them.  2 All  things  come  alike  to  all : there 
is  one  event  to  the  righteous  and  to  the  wicked ; to  the  good, 
and  to  the  clean,  and  to  the  unclean  ; to  him  that  sacrificeth, 
and  to  him  that  sacrificeth  not : as  is  the  good,  so  is  the  sinner ; 
and  he  that  sweareth,  as  he  that  feareth  an  oath. 

Death  in  impenitence. 

Gen.  19  : 24  Then  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  upon 
Gomorrah  brimstone  and  fire  from  the  Lord  out  of  heaven ; 
25  And  he  overthrew  those  cities,  and  all  the  plain,  and  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  that  which  grew  upon  the  ground. 

Lev.  10  : 1 And  Nadab  and  Abilfh,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  took 
either  of  them  his  censer,  and  put  fire  therein,  and  put  incense 
thereon,  and  offered  strange  fire  before  the  Lord,  which  he 
commanded  them  not.  2 And  there  went  out  fire  from  the 
Lord,  and  devoured  them,  and  they  died  before  the  Lord. 

Num.  16 : 32  And  the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and  swal- 
lowed them  up,  and  their  houses,  and  all  the  men  that  apper- 
tained unto  Korah,  and  all  their  goods.  33  They,  and  all  that 
appertained  to  them,  went  down  alive  into  the  pit,  and  the 
earth  closed  upon  them : and  they  perished  from  among  the 
congregation. 

Pr.  14 : 32  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness : 
but  the  righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death. 

Mat.  27  : 5 And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  tem- 
ple, and  departed,  and  went  and  hanged  himself. 

Jn.  8 : 21  Then  said  Jesus  again  unto  them,  I go  my  way, 
and  ye  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  die  in  your  sins : whither  I go, 
ye  cannot  come. 

Ac.  5 : 5 And  Ananias  hearing  these  words,  fell  down,  and 
gave  up  the  ghost.  And  great  fear  came  on  all  them  that 
heard  these  things. 

2 Pet.  2 : 12  But  these,  as  natural  brute  beasts,  made  to  be 
taken  and  destroyed,  speak  evil  of  the  things  that  they  under- 
derstand  not ; and  shall  utterly  perish  in  their  own  corruption : 
13  And  shall  receive  the  reward  of  unrighteousness,  as  they 
that  count  it  pleasure  to  riot  in  the  day-time.  [See  138.] 

439 


476 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Presaged  by  earthly  Judgments. 

476.  Future  punishment  presaged  by  earthly  judgments. 

Ex.  34 : 6 And  the  Lord  passed  by  before  him,  and  pro- 
claimed, The  Lord,  The  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth,  7 Keep- 
ing mercy  for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression 
and  sin,  and  that  will  by  no  means  clear  the  guilty  ; visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  and  upon  the 
children’s  children,  unto  the  third  and  to  the  fourth  generation. 

Jud.  2:11  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord,  and  served  Baalim : 14  And  the  anger  of  the 
Lord  was  hot  against  Israel,  and  he  delivered  them  into  the 
hands  of  spoilers  that  spoiled  them,  and  he  sold  them  into  the 
hands  of  their  enemies  round  about,  so  that  they  could  not  any 
Longer  stand  before  their  enemies. 

2 K.  17 : 18  Therefore  the  Lord  was  very  angry  with  Israel, 
and  removed  them  out  of^his  sight : there  was  none  left  but 
the  tribe  of  Judah  only.  20  And  the  Lord  rejected  all  the 
seed  of  Israel,  and  afflicted  them,  and  delivered  them  into  the 
hand  of  spoilers,  until  he  had  cast  them  out  of  his  sight. 

Ps.  78  : 49  He  cast  upon  them  the  fierceness  of  his  anger, 
wrath,  and  indignation,  and  trouble,  by  sending  evil  angels 
among  them.  50  He  made  a way  to  his  anger;  he  spared  not 
their  soul  from  death,  but  gave  their  life  over  to  the  pestilence; 
51  And  smote  all  the  first-born  in  Egypt;  the  chief  of  their 
strength  in  the  tabernacles  of  Ham. 

Ezk.  7 : 8 Now  will  I shortly  pour  out  my  fury  upon  thee, 
and  accomplish  mine  anger  upon  thee : and  I will  judge  thee 
according  to  thy  ways,  and  will  recompense  thee  for  all  thine 
abominations.  9 And  mine  eye  shall  not  spare,  neither  will 
I have  pity:  I will  recompense  thee  according  to  thy  ways, 
and  thine  abominations  that  are  in  the  midst  of  thee;  and  ye 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord  that  smiteth. 

Nah.  1:3  The  Lord  is  slow  to  anger,  and  great  in  power, 
and  will  not  at  all  acquit  the  wicked:  the  Lord  hath  his  way 
in  the  whirlwind  and  in  the  storm,  and  the  clouds  are  the  dust 
of  his  feet. 

2 Pet.  2 : 4 For  if  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned, 
but  cast  them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  them . into  chains  of 
darkness,  to  be  reserved  unto  judgment ; 5 And  spared  not 
the  old  world,  but  saved  Noah  the  eighth  person , a preacher 
of  righteousness,  bringing  in  the  flood  upon  the  world  of  the 
440 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


477 


Everlasting. 

ungodly  ; 6 And  turning  the  cities  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrah 
into  ashes,  condemned  them  with  an  overthrow,  making  them 
an  ensample  unto  those  that  after  should  live  ungodly ; 7 And 
delivered  just  Lot,  vexed  with  the  filthy  conversation  of  the 
wicked : 9 The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out 
of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of 
judgment  to  be  punished. 

477.  Punishment  everlasting . 

Pr.  10  : 28  The  hope  of  the  righteous  shall  be  gladness : but 
the  expectation  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 

11:7  When  a wicked  man  dieth,  his  expectation  shall  per- 
ish : and  the  hope  of  unjust  men  perisheth. 

Dan.  12:2  And  many  of  them  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the 
earth  shall  awake,  some  to  everlasting  life,  and  some  to  shame 
and  everlasting  contempt. 

Mat.  25:41  Then  shall  he  say  also  unto  them  on  the  left 
hand,  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  prepared 
for  the  devil  and  his  angels : 42  For  I was  an  hungered,  and 
ye  gave  me  no  meat : I was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  no  drink. 
46  And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlasting  punishment : but 
the  righteous  into  life  eternal. 

Mk.  9 : 43  And  if  thy  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better 
for  thee  to  enter  into  life  maimed,  than  having  two  hands  to 
go  into  hell,  into  the  fire  that  never  shall  be  quenched : 
44  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  quenched. 

14 : 21  The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written  of 
him : but  wo  to  that  man  by  whom  the  Son  of  man  is  betray- 
ed ! good  were  it  for  that  man  if  he  had  never  been  born. 
Mat.  26 : 24. 

Lk.  3 : 17  Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand,  and  he  will  thoroughly 
purge  his  floor,  and  will  gather  the  wheat  into  his  garner  ; but 
the  chaff  he  will  burn  with  fire  unquenchable. 

16  : 26  And  besides  all  this,  between  us  and  you  there  is  a 
great  gulf  fixed : so  that  they  which  would  pass  from  hence 
to  you,  cannot ; neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come 
from  thence. 

Jn.  3 : 36  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath  everlasting 
ife  : and  he  that  believeth  not  the  Son,  shall  not  see  life ) but 
the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him. 

2 Th.  1 : 7 The  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven 

441 


478 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Approved  by  the  Righteous. 

with  his  mighty  angels,  8 In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on 
them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ:  9 Who  shall  be  punished  with  everlas.’ing 
destruction  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  from  the  glory 
of  his  power. 

Jude  6 And  the  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but 
left  their  own  habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains 
under  darkness  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day.  7 Even 
as  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  and  the  cities  about  them  in  like 
manner,  giving  themselves  over  to  fornication,  and  going  after 
strange  flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  example,  suffering  the  venge- 
ance of  eternal  fire.  13  Raging  waves  of  the  sea,  foaming 
out  their  own  shame  ; wandering  stars  to  whom  is  reserved 
the  blackness  of  darkness  for  ever. 

Rev.  14 : 9 And  the  third  angel  followed  them,  saying  with 
a loud  voice.  If  any  man  worship  the  beast  and  his  image,  and 
receive  his  mark  in  his  forehead,  or  in  his  hand,  10  The  same 
shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath  of  God,  which  is  poured 
out  without  mixture  into  the  cup  of  his  indignation ; and  he 
shall  be  tormented  with  fire  and  brimstone  in  the  presence 
of  the  holy  angels,  and  in  the  presence  of  the  Lamb  : 11  And 
the  smoke  of  their  torment  ascendeth  up  for  ever  and  ever  : 
and  they  have  no  rest  day  nor  night,  who  worship  the  beast 
and  his  image,  and  whosoever  receiveth  the  mark  of  his  name. 

20 : 10  And  the  devil  that  deceived  them  was  cast  into  the 
lake  of  fire  and  brimstone,  where  the  beast  and  the  false  prophet 
are,  and  shall  be  tormented  day  and  night  for  ever  and  ever. 

22:  11  He  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still:  and  he 
which  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy  still : and  he  that  is  righteous, 
let  him  be  righteous  still : and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him  be  holy 
still.  [See  147,  Judgment.] 

478.  Punishment  approved  by  the  righteous. 

Ex.  15  : 1 Then  sang  Moses  and  the  children  of  Israel  this 
song  unto  the  Lord,  and  spake,  saying,  I will  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  for  he  hath  triumphed  gloriously ; the  horse  and  his  rider 
hath  he  thrown  into  the  sea.  3 The  Lord  is  a man  of  war: 
the  Lord  is  his  name.  4 Pharaoh’s  chariots  and  his  host  hath 
he  cast  into  the  sea : his  chosen  captains  also  are  drowned  in 
the  Red  sea.  5 The  depths  have  covered  them : they  sank 
into  the  bottom  as  a stone.  6 Thy  right  hand,  O Lord,  is  be- 
442 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


478 


Approved  by  the  Righteous. 

come  glorious  in  power : thy  right  hand,  O Lord,  hath  dashed 
in  pieces  the  enemy.  7 And  in  the  greatness  of  thine  excel- 
lency thou  hast  overthrown  them  that  rose  up  against  thee : 
thou  sentest  forth  thy  wrath,  which  consumed  them  as  stubble. 
11  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O Lord,  among  the  gods  ? who  is 
like  thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises,  doing  wonders? 

Ps.  28  : 4 Give  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according 
to  the  wickedness  of  their  endeavors : give  them  after  the  work 
of  their  hands ; render  to  them  their  desert.  5 Because  they 
regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord,  nor  the  operation  of  his 
hands,  he  shall  destroy  them,  and  not  build  them  up. 

94 : 1 O Lord  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ; O God, 
to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  shew  thyself.  2 Lift  up  thy- 
self, thou  Judge  of  the  earth : render  a reward  to  the  proud. 

Rev.  6 : 9 And  when  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  I saw  un- 
der the  altar  the  souls  of  them  that  were  slain  for  the  word  of 
God,  and  for  the  testimony  which  they  held  : 10  And  they 
cried  with  a loud  voice,  saying,  How  long,  O Lord,  holy  and 
true,  dost  thou  not  judge  and  avenge  our  blood  on  them  that 
dwell  on  the  earth  ? 

15:3  And  they  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God, 
and  the  song  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  Great  and  marvellous  are 
thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty ; just  and  true  are  thy  ways, 
thou  King  of  saints.  4 Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O Lord,  and 
glorify  thy  name  ? for  thou  only  art  holy  : for  all  nations  shall 
come  and  worship  before  thee ; for  thy  judgments  are  made 
manifest. 

19  : 1 And  after  these  things  I heard  a great  voice  of  much 
people  in  heaven,  saying,  Alleluia : Salvation,  and  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God  : 2 For  true  and 
righteous  are  his  judgments:  for  he  hath  judged  the  great 
whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication,  and 
hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3 And 
again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever 
and  ever.  4 And  the  four  and  twenty  elders  and  the  four 
beasts  fell  down  and  worshipped  God  that  sat  on  the  throne, 
saying,  Amen ; Alleluia.  5 And  a voice  came  out  of  the 
throne,  saying,  Praise  our  God,  all  ye  his  servants,  and  ye  that 
fear  him,  both  small  and  great.  6 And  I heard  as  it  were  the 
voice  of  a great  multitude,  and  as  the  voice  of  many  waters 

443 


479—481 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE. 


Denied  or  disbelieved— Not  reformatory— Reasons  for  Punishment. 

and  as  the  voice  of  mighty  thunderings,  saying,  Alleluia : for 
the  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth.  [See  226,  and  79.] 

479.  Future  ‘punishment  denied  or  disbelieved. 

Gen.  3 : 4 And  the  serpent  said  unto  the  woman,  Ye  shall 
not  surely  die. 

Dt.  29 : 19  And  it  come  to  pass,  when  he  heareth  the  words 
of  this  curse,  that  he  bless  himself  in  his  heart,  saying,  I shall 
have  peace,  though  I walk  in  the  imagination  of  mine  heart, 
to  add  drunkenness  to  thirst. 

Ezk.  13 : 22  Because  with  lies  ye  have  made  the  heart  of 
the  righteous  sad,  whom  I have  not  made  sad;  and  strength- 
ened the  hands  of  the  wicked,  that  he  should  not  return  from 
his  wicked  way,  by  promising  him  life. 

2 Pet.  3 : 5 For  this  they  willingly  are  ignorant  of,  that  by 
the  word  of  God  the  heavens  were  of  old,  and  the  earth  standing 
out  of  the  water  and  in  the  water : 6 Whereby  the  world  that 
then  was,  being  overflowed  with  water,  perished : 7 But  the 
heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now,  by  the  same  word  are 
kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the  day  of  judgment 
and  perdition  of  ungodly  men.  [See  592,  593.] 

480.  The  wicked  not  purified  by  punishment. 

Rev.  16 : 9 And  men  were  scorched  with  great  heat,  and 
blasphemed  the  name  of  God,  which  hath  power  over  these 
plagues : and  they  repented  not  to  give  him  glory.  10  And 
the  fifth  angel  poured  out  his  vial  upon  the  seat  of  the  beast ; 
and  his  kingdom  was  full  of  darkness ; and  they  gnawed  their 
tongues  for  pain,  11  And  blasphemed  the  God  of  heaven,  be- 
cause of  their  pains  and  their  sores,  and  repented  not  of  their 
deeds.  21  And  there  fell  upon  men  a great  hail  out  of  heaven, 
every  stone  about  the  weight  of  a talent : and  men  blasphemed 
God  because  of  the  plague  of  the  hail  ; for  the  plague  thereof 
was  exceeding  great. 

22:11  He  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still:  and  he 
which  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy  still : and  he  that  is  righteous, 
let  him  be  righteous  still : and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him  be  holy 
still. 

481.  The  wicked  punished  for  the  glory  of  God. 

Ex.  9 : 15  For  now  I will  stretch  out  my  hand,  that  I may 
smite  thee  and  thy  people  with  pestilence  ; and  thou  shalt  be 
444 


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482 


Sources  of. 

cut  off  from  the  earth.  16  And  in  very  de^d  for  this  cause 
have  I raised  thee  up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power ; and  that 
my  name  may  be  declared  throughout  all  the  earth. 

14  : 4 I will  be  honored  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  host; 
that  the  Egyptians  may  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

Dt.  4:  34  Or  hath  God  assayed  to  go  and  take  him  a nation 
from  the  midst  of  another  nation,  by  temptations,  by  signs, 
and  by  wonders,  and  by  war,  and  by  a mighty  hand,  and  by  a 
stretched-out  arm,  and  by  great  terrors,  according  to  all  that 
the  Lord  your  God  did  for  you  in  Egypt  before  your  eyes? 
35  Unto  thee  it  was  shewed,  that  thou  mightest  know  that  the 
Lord  he  is  God : there  is  none  else  besides  him. 

Ps.  83 : 17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  troubled  for  ever ; 
yea,  let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish  : 18  That  men  may 
know  that  thou,  whose  name  alone  is  JEHOVAH,  art  the 
Most  High  over  all  the  earth. 

Ezk.  25  : 17  And  I will  execute  great  vengeance  upon  them 
with  furious  rebukes  ; and  they  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
when  I shall  lay  my  vengeance  upon  them. 

Rom.  9 : 17  For  the  scripture  saith  unto  Pharaoh,  Even  for 
this  same  purpose  have  I raised  thee  up,  that  I might  shew 
my  power  in  thee,  and  that  my  name  might  be  declared 
thoughout  all  the  earth.  22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his 
wrath,  and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much 
long-suffering  the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction : 

23  And  that  he  might  make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on 
the  vessels  of  mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory, 

24  Even  us,  whom  he  hath  called,  not  of  the  Jews  only,  but 
also  of  the  Gentiles  ? 

482.  Sources  of  future  misery , or  reflections  of  lost  souls. 

Ps.  73 : 19  How  are  they  brought  into  desolation,  as  in  a 
moment : they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

Pr.  5:11  And  thou  mourn  at  the  last,  when  thy  flesh  and 
thy  body  are  consumed,  12  And  say,  How  have  I hated  in- 
struction, and  my  heart  despised  reproof ; 13  And  have  not 
obeyed  the  voice  of  my  teachers,  nor  inclined  mine  ear  to 
them  that  instructed  me  ! 14  I was  almost  in  all  evil  in  the 

midst  of  the  congregation  and  assembly. 

Jer.  8 : 20  The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer  is  ended,  and  we 
are  not  saved. 


38 


445 


483 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Covenant  of  Redemption. 

Ezk.  22 : 14  Can  thy  heart  endure,  or  can  thy  hands  be 
strong,  in  the  days  that  I shall  deal  with  thee  ? I the  Lord 
have  spoken  i7,  and  will  do  it. 

Dan.  12  : 2 And  many  of  them  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the 
earth  shall  awake,  some  to  everlasting  life,  and  some  to  shame 
and  everlasting  contempt. 

Lk.  16 : 23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  tor- 
ments, and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom. 
25  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  life- 
time receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things:  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

Rom.  3:19  Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law 
saith.  it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law : that  every 
mouth  may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty 
before  God. 

Tit.  3:3  For  we  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  dis- 
obedient, deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living 
in  malice  and  envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

Rev.  6 : 16  And  said  to  the  mountains  and  rocks,  Fall  on  us, 
and  hide  us  from  the  face  of  him  that  sitteth  on  the  throne,  and 
from  the  wrath  of  the  Lamb. 

14:10  The  same  shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath  of 
God,  which  is  poured  out  without  mixture  into  the  cup  of  his 
indignation ; and  he  shall  be  tormented  with  fire  and  brim- 
stone in  the  presence  of  the  holy  angels,  and  in  the  presence 
of  the  Lamb : 11  And  the  smoke  of  their  torment  ascendeth 
up  for  ever  and  ever : and  they  have  no  rest  day  nor  night, 
who  worship  the  beast  and  his  image,  and  whosoever  receiv- 
eth  the  mark  of  his  name. 

22  : 15  For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whore- 
mongers, and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth 
and  maketh  a lie. 

REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 

483.  Redemption — Covenant  of. 

Ps.  89 : 3 I have  made  a covenant  with  my  chosen,  I have 
sworn  unto  David  my  servant,  4 Thy  seed  will  I establish  for 
ever,  and  build  up  thy  throne  to  all  generations. 

110:3  Thy  people  shall  he  willing  in  the  day  of  thy  power, 
in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morning: 
thou  hast  the  dew  of  thy  youth. 

446 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


484 


Necessity  of  Atonement. 

Is.  53: 10  Yet  it  pleased  the  Lord  to  bruise  him;  he  hath 
put  him  to  grief:  when  thou  shalt  make  his  soul  an  offering  for 
sin,  he  shall  see  his  seed,  he  shall  prolong  his  days,  and  the 
pleasure  of  the  Lord  shall  prosper  in  his  hand.  11  He  shall 
see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul,  and  shall  be  satisfied : by  his 
Knowledge  shall  my  righteous  servant  justify  many;  for  he 
shall  bear  their  iniquities.  12  Therefore  will  I divide  him  a 
portion  with  the  great,  and  he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with  the 
strong  ; because  he  hath  poured  out  his  soul  unto  death  : and 
he  was  numbered  with  the  transgressors ; and  he  bare  the  sin 
of  many,  and  made  intercession  for  the  transgressors. 

Jn.  6 : 37  All  that  the  Father  giveth  me,  shall  come  to  me ; 
and  him  that  cometh  to  me,  I will  in  no  wise  cast  out.  38  For 
I came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  mine  own  will,  but  the 
will  of  him  that  sent  me.  39  And  this  is  the  Father’s  will 
which  hath  sent  me,  that  of  all  which  he  hath  given  me, 
I should  lose  nothing,  but  should  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last 
day. 

17  : 6 I have  manifested  thy  name  unto  the  men  which  thou 
gavest  me  out  of  the  world  : thine  they  were,  and  thou  gavest 
them  me  ; and  they  have  kept  thy  word.  9 I pray  for  them  : 
I pray  not  for  the  world,  but  for  them  which  thou  hast  given 
me;  for  they  are  thine.  11  And  now  I am  no  more  in  the 
world,  but  these  are  in  the  world,  and  I come  to  thee.  Holy 
Father,  keep  through  thine  own  name  those  whom  thou  hast 
given  me,  that  they  may  be  one,  as  we  are. 

484.  Necessity  of  redemption  through  the  atonement. 

Mat.  18:11  For  the  Son  of  man  is  come  to  save  that  which 
was  lost. 

Jn.  3 : 18  He  that  believeth  on  him,  is  not  condemned : but 
he  that  believeth  not,  is  condemned  already,  because  he  hath 
not  believed  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God. 

Ac.  4:  12  Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any  other:  for  there 
is  none  other  name  under  heaven  given  among  men,  whereby 
we  must  be  saved. 

13:38  Be  it  known  unto  you  therefore,  men  and  brethren, 
that  through  this  man  is  preached  unto  you  the  forgiveness  of 
sins  ; 39  And  by  him  all  that  believe  are  justified  from  all 
things,  from  which  ye  could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses. 

Rom.  3 : 19  Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law 

447 


484 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Necessity  of  Atonement. 

saith,  it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law  : that  every  mouth 
may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before 
God.  20  Therefore  by  the  deeds  of  the  law,  there  shall  no 
flesh  be  justified  in  his  sight : for  by  the  law  is  the  knowledge 
of  sin. 

Rom.  9 : 31  But  Israel,  which  followed  after  the  law  of 
righteousness,  hath  not  attained  to  the  law  of  righteousness. 
32  Wherefore  ? Because  they  sought  it  not  by  faith,  but  as  it 
were  by  the  works  of  the  law.  For  they  stumbled  at  that 
stumbling-stone. 

Gal.  2 : 16  Knowing  that  a man  is  not  justified  by  the  works 
of  the  law,  but  by  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  even  we  have  be- 
lieved in  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by  the  faith 
of  Christ,  and  not  by  the  works  of  the  law : for  by  the  works 
of  the  law  shall  no  flesh  be  justified.  21  I do  not  frustrate  the 
grace  of  God  : for  if  righteousness  come  by  the  law,  then  Christ 
is  dead  in  vain. 

3 : 10  For  as  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the  law,  are  under 
the  curse : for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every  one  that  continueth 
not  in  all  things  which  are  written  in  the  book  of  the  law  to 
do  them.  11  But  that  no  man  is  justified  by  the  law  in  the 
sight  of  God,  it  is  evident : for,  The  just  shall  live  by  faith. 
12  And  the  law  is  not  of  faith.  18  For  if  the  inheritance  he 
of  the  law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise  : but  God  gave  it  to  Abra- 
ham by  promise.  19  Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law  ? It  was 
added  because  of  transgressions,  till  the  seed  should  come  to 
whom  the  promise  was  made  ; ancl  it  was  ordained  by  angels 
in  the  hand  of  a mediator.  20  Now,  a mediator  is  not  a medi- 
ator of  one  ; but  God  is  one.  21  Is  the  law  then  against  the 
promises  of  God  ? God  forbid  : for  if  there  had  been  a law  given 
which  could  have  given  life,  verily  righteousness  should  have 
been  by  the  law.  22  But  the  scripture  hath  concluded  all 
under  sin,  that  the  promise  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be 
given  to  them  that  believe.  23  But  before  faith  came,  we  were 
Kept  under  the  law,  shut  up  unto  the  faith  which  should  after- 
wards be  revealed.  24  Wherefore  the  law  was  our  school- 
master to  bring  us  unto  Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by 
faith. 

Ph.  3:  4 If  any  other  man  thinketh  that  he  hath  whereof  he 
might  trust  in  the  flesh,  I more  : 5 Circumcised  the  eighth  day, 
of  the  stock  of  Israel,  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  an  Hebrew  of 
448 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


485 


Atonement  by  the  Death  of  Christ. 

the  Hebrews  ; as  touching  the  law,  a Pharisee  ; 6 Concerning 
zeal,  persecuting  the  church  ; touching  the  righteousness  which 
is  in  the  law,  blameless.  7 But  what  things  were  gain  to  me, 
those  I counted  loss  for  Christ. 

Heb.  9:22  And  almost  all  tilings  are  by  the  law  purged 
with  blood;  and  without  shedding  of  blood  is  no  remission. 
23  It  was  therefore  necessary  that  the  patterns  of  things  in 
the  heavens  should  be  purified  with  these ; but  the  heavenly 
things  themselves  with  better  sacrifices  than  these. 

Jam.  2:10  For  whosoever  shall  keep  the  whole  law,  and 
yet  offend  in  one  point , he  is  guilty  of  all. 

4S5.  Atonement  and  redemption  by  the  death  of  Christ . 

Lev.  17:11  For  the  life  of  the  flesh  is  in  the  blood ; and  I 
have  given  it  to  you  upon  the  altar,  to  make  an  atonement  for 
your  souls : for  it  is  the  blood  that  maketh  an  atonement  for 
the  soul. 

Is.  53 : 5 But  he  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he 
was  bruised  for  our  iniquities ; the  chastisement  of  our  peace 
was  upon  him  ; and  with  his  stripes  we  are  healed.  6 All  we 
like  sheep  have  gone  astray  ; we  have  turned  every  one  to 
his  own  way;  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of 
us  all.  11  He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul,  and  shall  be 
satisfied  : by  his  knowledge  shall  my  righteous  servant  justify 
many  ; for  he  shall  bear  their  iniquities. 

Mat.  20:  28  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  minis- 
tered unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a ransom  for 
many. 

26  : 28  For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  is 
shed  for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

Jn.  3:14  And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilder- 
ness, even  so  must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up  : 15  That  who- 
soever believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 

6:511  am  the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven  : 
if  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever : and  the 
bread  that  I will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I will  give  for  the  life 
of  the  world. 

Ac.  20 : 28  Take  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all 
the  flock  over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  over- 
seers, to  feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with 
his  own  blood. 


38* 


449 


485 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Atonement  by  the  Death  of  Christ. 

Rom.  3 : 24  Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace,  through  the 
redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus:  25  Whom  God  hath  set 
forth  to  be  a propitiation,  through  faith  in  his  blood,  to  declare 
his  righteousness  for  the  remission  of  sins  that  are  past, 
through  the  forbearance  of  God  ; 26  To  declare,  I say,  at  this 
time  his  righteousness  : that  he  might  be  just,  and  the  justifier 
of  him  which  believeth  in  Jesus. 

5:6  For  when  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due  time 
Christ  died  for  the  ungodly.  7 For  scarcely  for  a righteous 
man  will  one  die  : yet  peradventure  for  a good  man  some 
would  even  dare  to  die.  8 But  God  commendeth  his  love 
toward  us,  in  that  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for 
us.  9 Being  now  justified  by  his  blood,  we  shall  be  saved  from 
wrath  through  him.  11  And  not  only  so,  but  we  also  joy 
in  God,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  we  have 
now  received  the  atonement.  18  Therefore,  as  by  the  offence 
of  on e judgment  came  upon  all  men  to  condemnation,  even  so 
by  the  righteousness  of  one  the  free  gift  came  upon  all  men 
unto  justification  of  life.  19  For  as  by  one  man’s  disobedi- 
ence many  were  made  sinners,  so  by  the  obedience  of  one 
shall  many  be  made  righteous. 

1 Cor.  5:7  For  even  Christ  our  passover  is  sacrificed  for  us. 

15  : 3 Christ  died  for  our  sins  according  to  the  scriptures. 

Gal.  2 : 20  I am  crucified  with  Christ : nevertheless,  I live  ; 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me  : and  the  life  which  I now 
live  in  the  flesh,  I live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

3:13  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  curse  of  the  law, 
being  made  a curse  for  us : for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every 
one  that  hangeth  on  a tree  : 14  That  the  blessing  of  Abra- 
ham might  come  on  the  Gentiles  through  Jesus  Christ;  that 
we  might  receive  the  promise  of  the  Spirit  through  faith. 

Ep.  2:13  But  now,  in  Christ  Jesus,  ye,  wrho  sometimes 
were  far  off,  are  made  nigh  by  the  blood  of  Christ. 

5 : 2 And  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and 
hath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering  and  a sacrifice  to  God  for 
a sweet-smelling  savor. 

Heb.  9 : 12  Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves,  but 
by  his  own  blood,  he  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place,  hav- 
ing obtained  eternal  redemption  for  us.  13  For  if  the  blood 
of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of  an  heifer  sprinkling  the 
450 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


485 


Atonement  by  the  Death  of  Christ. 

unclean,  sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh  : 14  How 
much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who  through  the  eternal 
Spirit  offered  himself  without  spot  .0  God,  purge  your  con- 
science from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God  ? 22  And  al- 
most all  things  are  by  the  law  purged  with  blood  ; and  without 
shedding  of  blood  is  no  remission.  23  It  was  therefore  neces- 
sary that  the  patterns  of  things  in  the  heavens  should  be  pu- 
rified with  these  ; but  the  heavenly  things  themselves  with 
better  sacrifices  than  these.  24  For  Christ  is  not  entered  into 
the  holy  places  made  with  hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the 
true ; but  into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in  the  presence  of 
God  for  us:  25  Nor  yet  that  he  should  offer  himself  often,  as 
the  high  priest  entereth  into  the  holy  place  every  j^ear  with 
blood  of  others  ; 26  For  then  must  he  often  have  suffered  since 
the  foundation  of  the  world  : but  now  once  in  the  end  of  the 
world  hath  he  appeared  to  put  away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of 
himself.  27  And  as  it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but 
after  this  the  judgment:  28  So  Christ  was  once  offered  to 
bear  the  sins  of  many.  Heb.  13  : 12. 

10  : 10  By  the  which  will  we  are  sanctified  through  the  of- 
fering of  the  body  of  Jesus  Christ  once  for  all.  11  And  every 
priest  standeth  daily  ministering  and  offering  oftentimes  the 
same  sacrifices,  which  can  never  take  away  sins : 12  But  this 
man,  after  he  had  offered  one  sacrifice  for  sins,  for  ever  sat 
down  on  the  right  hand  of  God  ; 13  From  henceforth  expect- 
ing till  his  enemies  be  made  his  footstool.  14  For  by  one  of- 
fering he  hath  perfected  for  ever  them  that  are  sanctified. 
19  Having  therefore,  brethren,  boldness  to  enter  into  the  holi- 
est by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  20  By  a new  and  living  way,  which 
he  hath  consecrated  for  us,  through  the  vail,  that  is  to  say,  his 
flesh. 

1 Pet.  1 : 18  Forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  ye  were  not  re- 
deemed with  corruptible  things,  as  silver  and  gold,  from  your 
vain  conversation  received  by  tradition  from  your  fathers ; 
19  But  with  the  precious  blood  of  Christ. 

2 : 24  Who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on  the 
tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins,  should  live  unto  righteous- 
ness : by  whose  stripes  ye  were  healed. 

3 : 18  For  Christ  also  hath  once  suffered  for  sins,  the  just  for 
the  unjust,  that  he  might  bring  us  to  God,  being  put  to  death 
in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by  the  Spirit. 


451 


486,  487 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Christ’s  Righteousness — Sufficiency  of  Atonement. 

1 Jn.  1:7  But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  light, 
we  have  fellowship  one  with  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus 
Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 

3 : 5 And  ye  know  that  he  was  manifested  to  take  away  our 
sins. 

4 : 9 In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  be- 
cause that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that 
we  might  live  through  him.  10  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we 
.oved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins.  Jn.  1 : 29,  and  10:15.  Gal.  1 : 4,  and 
2:20.  1 Tim.  1 : 1. 

486.  Redemption — Christ's  righteousness. 

Lev.  22  : 19  Ye  shall  offer  at  your  own  will  a male  without 
blemish  of  the  beeves,  of  the  sheep,  or  of  the  goats.  20  But 
whatsoever  hath  a blemish,  that  shall  ye  not  offer : for  it  shall 
not  be  acceptable  for  you. 

Mai.  1 : 8 And  if  ye  offer  the  blind  for  sacrifice,  is  it  not 
evil?  and  if  ye  offer  the  lame  and  sick,  is  it  not  evil?  offer  it 
now  unto  thy  governor ; will  he  be  pleased  with  thee,  or  accept 
thy  person  ? saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Heb.  7 : 26  For  such  a high  priest  became  us,  who  is  holy, 
harmless,  undefiled,  separate  from  sinners,  and  made  higher 
than  the  heavens ; 27  Who  needeth  not  daily,  as  those  high 
priests,  to  offer  up  sacrifice,  first  for  his  own  sins,  and  then  for 
the  people’s : for  this  he  did  once,  when  he  offered  up  himself. 

1 Pet.  1 : 19  But  with  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a 
lamb  without  blemish  and  without  spot. 

487.  Redemption , atonement  sufficient  for. 

Jn.  1 : 29  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away  the 
sin  of  the  world  ! 

Jn.  3 : 17  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn 
the  world,  but  that  the  world  through  him  might  be  saved. 

Jn.  4:  42  This  is  indeed  the  Christ,  the  Savior  of  the  world. 

Rom.  5 : 18  Therefore,  as  by  the  offence  of  one  judgment 
came  upon  all  men  to  condemnation,  even  so  by  the  righteous- 
ness of  one  the  free  gift  came  upon  all  men  unto  justification 
of  life. 

2 Cor.  5 : 14  For  the  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us ; be 
cause  we  thus  judge,  that  if  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all 
dead  : 15  And  that  he  died  for  all,  that  they  which  live  should 

452 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


488,  489 


Agency  of  the  Father  in — Peace  with  God. 

not  henceforth  live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  which  died 
for  them,  and  rose  again. 

1 Tim.  2 : 6 Who  gave  himself  a ransom  for  all,  to  be  testi- 
fied in  due  time. 

4:10  Who  is  the  Savior  of  all  men,  especially  of  those  that 
believe. 

Heb.  2 : 9 We  see  Jesus,  who  was  made  a little  lower  than 
the  angels  for  the  suffering  of  death,  crowned  with  glory  and 
honor ; that  he  by  the  grace  of  God  should  taste  death  for 
every  man. 

1 Jn.  2 : 2 And  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins : and  not 
for  ours  only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world. 

[See  286,  Invitations.] 

488.  Agency  of  the  Father  in  redemption . 

Is.  53 : 6 All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray ; we  have 
turned  every  one  to  his  own  way ; and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on 
him  the  iniquity  of  us  all.  10  Yet  it  pleased  the  Lord  to 
bruise  him  ; he  hath  put  him  to  grief. 

Jn.  3 : 16  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life.  17  For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into 
the  world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world  through 
him  might  be  saved. 

Rom.  3 : 25  Whom  God  hath  set  forth  to  he  a propitiation, 
through  faith  in  his  blood,  to  declare  his  righteousness  for  the 
remission  of  sins  that  are  past,  through  the  forbearance  of  God. 

Gal.  4 : 4 But  when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God 
sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a woman,  made  under  the  law, 
5 To  redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  re- 
ceive the  adoption  of  sons. 

1 Jn.  4 : 9 In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward 
us,  because  that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the 
world,  that  we  might  live  through  him.  10  Herein  is  love, 
not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son 
to  he  the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 

489.  Redemption , or  peace  with  God , forgiveness , justifica- 
tion, and  access  to  the  Father  through  Christ . 

Ac.  10  : 36  The  word  which  God,  sent  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ. 

Rom.  5 : 1 Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace 

453 


489 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Peace  with  God,  Forgiveness,  Justification,  and  Access. 

with  God,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 2 By  whom  also 
we  have  access  by  faith  into  this  grace  wherein  we  stand,  and 
rejoice  in  hope  of  the  glory  of  God.  10  For  if  when  we  were 
enemies,  we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  death  of  his  Son, 
much  more,  being  reconciled,  we  shall  be  saved  by  his  life. 

2 Cor.  5 : 18  And  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled 
us  to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  hath  given  to  us  the  minis- 
try of  reconciliation  ; 19  To  wit,  that  God  was  in  Christ,  rec- 
onciling the  world  unto  himself,  not  imputing  their  trespasses 
unto  them ; and  hath  committed  unto  us  the  word  of  reconcil- 
iation. 

Ep.  2 : 13  But  now,  in  Christ  Jesus,  ye,  who  sometime  were 
far  off,  are  made  nigh  by  the  blood  of  Christ.  14  For  he  is 
our  peace,  who  hath  made  both  one,  and  hath  broken  down 
the  middle  wall  of  partition  between  us  ; 15  Having  abolished 
in  his  flesh  the  enmity,  even  the  law  of  commandments  con- 
tained in  ordinances  : for  to  make  in  himself  of  twain  one  new 
man,  so  making  peace  ; 16  And  that  he  might  reconcile  both 
unto  God  in  one  body  by  the  cross,  having  slain  the  enmity 
thereby  : 17  And  came  and  preached  peace  to  you  which  were 
afar  off,  and  to  them  that  were  nigh.  18  For  through  him  we 
both  have  access  by  one  Spirit  unto  the  Father.  19  Now 
therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners,  but  fellow- 
citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the  household  of  God. 

3 : 12  In  whom  we  have  boldness  and  access  with  confidence 
by  the  faith  of  him. 

Col.  1 : 20  And,  having  made  peace  through  the  blood  of 
his  cross,  by  him  to  reconcile  all  things  unto  himself ; by  him, 
Isay,  whether  they  be  things  in  earth,  or  things  in  heaven. 
21  And  you,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  enemies  in 
your  mind  by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  reconciled,  22  Jn 
the  body  of  his  flesh  through  death,  to  present  you  holy,  and 
unblamable,  and  unreprovable,  in  his  sight. 

Heb.  2:  17  Wherefore  in  all  things  it  behoved  him  to  be 
made  like  unto  his  brethren ; that  he  might  be  a merciful  and 
faithful  High  Priest  in  things  pertaining  to  God,  to  make  rec- 
onciliation for  the  sins  of  the  people. 

Forgiveness,  justification,  and  access. 

Ps.  85  : 2 Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people,  thou 
hast  covered  all  their  sin.  3 Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy 
454 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


489 


Forgiveness,  Justification,  and  Access. 

wrath : thou  hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine 
anger. 

130  : 4 But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest 
be  feared. 

Is.  43  : 25  I,  even  I,  am  he  that  blotteth  out  thy  transgres- 
sions for  mine  own  sake,  and  will  not  remember  thy  sins. 

44 : 22  I have  blotted  out,  as  a thick  cloud,  thy  transgres- 
sions, an(f  as  a cloud,  thy  sins : return  unto  me ; for  I have  re- 
deemed thee. 

55 : 7 Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous 
man  his  thoughts : and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he 
will  have  mercy  upon  him ; and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abun- 
dantly pardon. 

Jn.  10  : 9 I am  the  door : by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall 
be  saved. 

Ac.  13  : 39  And  by  him  all  that  believe  are  justified  from  all 
things,  from  which  ye  could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses. 

Rom.  3 : 24  Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace,  through  the 
redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

6 : 14  For  sin  shall  not  have  dominion  over  you  : for  ye  are 
not  under  the  law,  but  under  grace.  15  What  then  7 shall 
we  sin,  because  we  are  not  under  the  law,  but  under  grace  7 
God  forbid. 

7 : 4 Wherefore,  my  brethren,  ye  also  are  become  dead  to 
the  law  by  the  body  of  Christ ; that  ye  should  be  married  to 
another,  even  to  him  who  is  raised  from  the  dead,  that  we  should 
bring  forth  fruit  unto  God.  6 But  now  we  are  delivered  from 
the  law,  that  being  dead  wherein  we  were  held  ; that  we  should 
serve  in  newness  of  spirit,  and  not  in  the  oldness  of  the  letter. 

8 : 1 There  is  therefore  now  no  condemnation  to  them  which 
are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  walk  not  after  the  flesh,  but  after  the 
Spirit.  2 For  the  law  of  the  Spirit  of  life  in  Christ  Jesus,  hath 
made  me  free  from  the  law  of  sin  and  death.  33  Who  shall 
lay  any  thing  to  the  charge  of  God’s  elect  7 It  is  God  that 
justifieth  : 34  Who  is  he  that  condemneth  7 It  is  Christ  that 
died,  yea  rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the  right 
hand  of  God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us.  37  Nay, 
in  all  these  things  we  are  more  than  conquerors,  through  him 
that  loved  us. 

1 Cor.  6:11  Ye  are  justified  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  by  the  Spirit  of  our  God. 


455 


490 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Forgiveness,  Justification,  and  Access — Adoption. 

1 Cor.  15  : 57  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  vic- 
tory, through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Gal.  2 : 19  For  I through  the  law  am  dead  to  the  law,  that 
I might  live  unto  God.  20  I am  crucified  with  Christ : never- 
theless, I live  ; yet  not  1,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me  : and  the  life 
which  I now  live  in  the  flesh,  I live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of 
God,  who  loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

5 : 18  But  if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  the 
law. 

Ep.  1 : 6 He  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved.  7 In 
whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  forgiveness 
of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

2 : 18  For  through  him  we  both  have  access  by  one  Spirit 
unto  the  Father.  19  Now  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers 
and  foreigners,  but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the 
household  of  God. 

3 : 12  In  whom  we  have  boldness  and  access  with  confidence 
by  the  faith  of  him. 

4 : 32  Be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving 
one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ’s  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

Col.  1 : 21  And  you,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  ene- 
mies in  your  mind  by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  recon- 
ciled, 22  In  the  body  of  his  flesh  through  death,  to  present 
you  holy,  and  unblamable,  and  unreprovable,  in  his  sight : 
23  If  ye  continue  in  the  laith  grounded  and  settled,  and  be 
not  moved  away  from  the  hope  of  the  gospel. 

Heb.  4 : 16  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of 
grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in 
time  of  need. 

10  : 14  For  by  one  offering  he  hath  perfected  for  ever  them 
that  are  sanctified.  19  Having  therefore,  brethren,  boldness 
to  enter  into  the  holiest  by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  20  By  a new 
and  living  way,  which  he  hath  consecrated  for  us,  through  the 
vail,  that  is  to  say,  his  flesh. 

1 Jn.  2 : 12  I write  unto  you,  little  children,  because  your 
sins  are  forgiven  you  for  his  name’s  sake. 

490.  Redemption  embraces  adoption. 

Jn.  1 : 12  But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he 
power  to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on 
his  name. 

456 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


491 


Mercy,  Faithfulness,  and  Loving-kindness. 

20  : 17  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Touch  me  not : for  I am  not  yet 
ascended  to  my  Father ; but  go  to  my  brethren,  and  say  unto 
them,  I ascend  unto  my  Father  and  your  Father,  and  to  my 
God  and  your  God. 

Rom.  8 : 14  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God, 
they  are  the  sons  of  God.  15  For  ye  have  not  received  the 
spirit  of  bondage  again  to  fear ; but  ye  have  received  the 
Spirit  of  adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  16  The 
Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the 
children  of  God  : 17  And  if  children,  then  heirs  : heirs  of  God, 
and  joint-heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him, 
that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together. 

2 Cor.  6:17  Wherefore  come  out  from  among  them,  and  be 
ye  separate,  saith  the  Lord,  and  touch  not  the  unclean  thing ; 
and  1 will  receive  you  ; 18  And  will  be  a Father  unto  you,  and 
ye  shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 

Gal.  3 : 26  For  ye  are  all  the  children  of  God  by  faith  in 
Christ  Jesus.  29  And  if  ye  he  Christ’s,  then  are  ye  Abraham’s 
seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 

4 : 4 But  when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent 
forth  his  Son,  made  of  a woman,  made  under  the  law,  5 To 
redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive 
the  adoption  of  sons.  6 And  because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath 
sent  forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying,  Abba, 
Father.  7 Wherefore  thou  art  no  more  a servant,  but  a son  ; 
and  if  a son,  then  an  heir  of  God  through  Christ. 

Ep.  1 : 5 Having  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  chil- 
dren by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure 
of  his  will. 

1 Jn.  3 : 1 Behold  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  be- 
stowed upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God ! 
therefore  the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew  him  not. 
2 Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet 
appear  what  we  shall  be : but  we  know  that,  when  he  shall  ap- 
pear, we  shall  be  like  him  ; for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 

491.  Redemption  connected  with  peculiar  mercy,  faithfulness, 
and  loving-kindness . 

Ex.  20  : 6 And  shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that 
ove  me,  and  keep  my  commandments.  Dan.  9 : 4. 

Dt.  7 : 9 Know  therefore  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  he  is  God, 
39  457 


491 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


Mercy,  Faithfulness,  and  Loving-kindness. 

the  faithful  God,  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with 
them  that  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a thousand 
generations. 

Dt.  32 : 9 For  the  Lord’s  portion  is  his  people ; Jacob  is  the  lot 
of  his  inheritance.  10  He  found  him  in  a desert  land,  and  in 
the  waste  howling  wilderness ; he  led  him  about,  he  instructed 
him,  he  kept  him  as  the  apple  of  his  eye.  11  As  an  eagle  stir- 
reth  up  her  nest,  fluttereth  over  her  young,  spreadeth  abroad 
her  wings,  taketh  them,  beareth  them  on  her  wings ; 12  So 
the  Lord  alone  did  lead  him,  and  there  was  no  strange  god 
with  him. 

Neh.  9:17  Thou  art  a God  ready  to  pardon,  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  forsookest 
them  not.  18  Yea,  when  they  had  made  them  a molten  calf, 
and  said,  This- is  thy  God  that  brought  thee  up  out  of  Egypt, 
and  had  wrought  great  provocations ; 19  Yet  thou  in  thy 
manifold  mercies  forsookest  them  not  in  the  wilderness : the 
pillar  of  the  cloud  departed  not  from  them  by  day,  to  lead  them 
in  the  way ; neither  the  pillar  of  fire  by  night,  to  shew  them 
light,  and  the  way  wherein  they  should  go.  20  Thou  gavest 
also  thy  good  Spirit  to  instruct  them,  and  withheldest  not  thy 
manna  from  their  mouth,  and  gavest  them  water  for  their 
thirst.  21  Yea,  forty  years  didst  thou  sustain  them  in  the 
wilderness,  so  that  they  lacked  nothing ; their  clothes  waxed 
not  old,  and  their  feet  swelled  not. 

Job  36  : 7 He  withdraweth  not  his  eyes  from  the  righteous: 
but  with  kings  are  they  on  the  throne  ; yea,  he  doth  establish 
them  for  ever,  and  they  are  exalted. 

Ps.  105 : 12  When  they  were  hut  a few  men  in  numher ; 
yea,,  very  few,  and  strangers  in  it.  13  When  they  went  from 
one  nation  to  another,  from  one  kingdom  to  another  people , 
14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong : yea,  he  reproved 
kings  for  their  sakes  ; 15  Saying , Touch  not  mine  anointed, 
and  do  my  prophets  no  harm. 

Is.  40  : 1 Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people,  saith  your  God. 

54:8  In  a little  wrath  1 hid  my  face  from  thee  for  a mo- 
ment 5 but  with  everlasting  kindness  will  I have  mercy  on  thee, 
saith  the  Lord  thy  Redeemer.  10  For  the  mountains  shall 
depart,  and  the  hills  be  removed  ; but  my  kindness  shall  not 
depart  from  thee,  neither  shall  the  covenant  of  my  peace  be 
removed,  saith  the  Lord  that  hath  mercy  on  thee.  17  No 
458 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


492 


Salvation  by  Grace. 

weapon  that  is  formed  against  thee  shall  prosper  ; and  every 
tongue  that  shall  rise  against  thee  in  judgment  thou  shalt  con- 
demn. This  is  the  heritage  of  the  servants  of  the  Lord,  and 
their  righteousness  is  of  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

63 : 9 In  all  their  affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel 
of  his  presence  saved  them  : in  his  love  and  in  his  pity  he  re- 
deemed them ; and  he  bare  them,  and  carried  them  all  the 
days  of  old. 

Hos.  2 : 19  And  I will  betroth  thee  unto  me  for  ever ; yea, 
I will  betroth  thee  unto  me  in  righteousness,  and  in  judgment, 
and  in  loving-kindness,  and  in  mercies. 

Zee.  2 : 8.  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  : After  the  glory 
hath  he  sent  me  unto  the  nations  which  spoiled  you : for  he 
that  toucheth  you,  toucheth  the  apple  of  his  eye. 

Mat.  28  : 20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever 
I have  commanded  you : and  lo,  I am  with  you  always,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world.  Amen. 

Jn.  14  : 16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever ; 
17  Even  the  Spirit  of  truth ; whom  the  world  cannot  receive 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him : but  ye  know 
him  ; for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  18  I will 
not  leave  you  comfortless : I will  come  to  you. 

[See  51,  85,  215,  222.] 

492.  Redemption  or  salvation  by  grace, 

Ac.  20  : 24  The  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God. 

Rom.  3 : 24  Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace,  through  the 
redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

5 : 8 But  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that  while 
we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  15  (But  not  as  the 
offence,  so  also  is  the  free  gift.  For  if  through  the  offence  of 
one  many  be  dead,  much  more  the  grace  of  God,  and  the  gift 
by  grace,  which  is  by  one  man,  Jesus  Christ,  hath  abounded 
unto  many.  16  And  not  as  it  was  by  one  that  sinned,  so  is 
the  gift.  For  the  judgment  was  by  one  to  condemnation, 
but  the  free  gift  is  of  many  offences  unto  justification.  17  For 
if  by  one  man’s  offence  death  reigned  by  one  ; much  more  they 
which  receive  abundance  of  grace,  and  of  the  gift  of  righteous- 
ness, shall  reign  in  life  by  one,  Jesus  Christ.) 

9 : 16  So  then,  it  is  not  of  him  that  willeth,  nor  of  him  that 
runneth,  but  of  God  that  sheweth  mercy. 

459 


REDEMPTION  BY  CHRIST. 


492 

Salvation  by  Grace. 

Rom.  11:5  Even  so  then  at  this  present  time  also  there  is 
a remnant  according  to  the  election  of  grace.  6 And  if  by 
grace.,  then  is  it  no  more  of  works  : otherwise  grace  is  no  more 
grace. 

1 Cor.  4:7  For  who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  another  ? 
and  what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst  not  receive  ? now  if  thou 
didst  receive  it,  why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou  hadst  not  re- 
ceived it  ? 

15 : 10  By  the  grace  of  God  I am  what  I am. 

Gal.  1:61  marvel  that  ye  are  so  soon  removed  from  him 
that  called  you  into  the  grace  of  Christ,  unto  another  gospel. 

Ep.  1 : 5 Having  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  chil- 
dren by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure 
of  his  will,  6 To  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein 
he  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved. 

2 : 4 But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love  where- 
with he  loved  us.  5 Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath 
quickened  us  together  with  Christ ; (by  grace  ye  are  saved  ;) 

6 And  hath  raised  us  up  together,  and  made  us  sit  together 
in  heavenly  places,  in  Christ  Jesus  : 7 That  in  the  age^to  come 
he  might  shew  the  exceeding  riches  of  his  grace  in  his  kind- 
ness toward  us,  through  Christ  Jesus.  8 For  by  grace  are  ye 
saved,  through  faith ; and  that  not  of  yourselves : it  is  the  gift 
of  God  : 9 Not  of  works,  lest  any  man  should  boast.  10  For 
we  are  his  workmanship,  created  in  Christ  Jesus  unto  good 
works,  which  God  hath  before  ordained  that  we  should  walk- 
in  them. 

2 Tim.  1 : 9 Who  hath  saved  us,  and  called  us  with  an  holy 
calling,  not  according  to  our  works,  but  according  to  his  own 
purpose  and  grace,  which  was  given  us  in  Christ  Jesus  before 
the  world  began. 

Tit.  3 : 5 Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have 
done,  but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing 
of  regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  6 Which  he 
shed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior; 

7 That  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs 
according  to  the  hope  of  eternal  life. 

1 Pet.  1 : 10  Of  which  salvation  the  prophets  have  inquired 
and  searched  diligently,  who  prophesied  of  the  grace  that  should 
come  unto  you. 

460 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION.  493,  494 

Redemption  honorable  to  God  and  worthy  of  attention. — God  able  to  sanctify. 

493.  Redemption  through  Christ  honorable  to  God  and  his 
law , and  worthy  of  attention. 

Ps.  85  : 10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together : righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Is.  42:21  The  Lord  is  well  pleased  for  his  righteousness7 
sake ; he  will  magnify  the  law,  and  make  it  honorable. 

Rom.  3:26  To  declare,  1 say,  at  this  time  his  righteousness : 
that  he  might  be  just,  and  the  justifier  of  him  which  believeth 
in  Jesus.  31  Do  we  then  make  void  the  law  through  faith? 
God  forbid : yea,  we  establish  the  law. 

2 Cor.  4 : 6 For  God,  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out 
of  darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  1 : 18  The  eyes  of  your  understanding  being  enlight- 
ened ; that  ye  may  know  what  is  the  hope  of  his  calling,  and 
what  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  his  inheritance  in  the  saints. 

3 : 8 Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints,  is  this 
grace  given,  that  I should  preach  among  the  Gentiles  the  un- 
searchable riches  of  Christ;  9 And  to  make  all  men  see  what 
is  the  fellowship  of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God,  who  created  all  things  by  Je- 
sus Christ:  10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities 
and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church 
the  manifold  wisdom  of  God,  11  According  to  the  eternal  pur- 
pose which  he  purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

1 Tim.  1: 11  According  to  the  glorious  gospel  of  the  blessed 
God  which  was  committed  to  my  trust. 

1 Pet.  1:11  Searching  what,  or  what  manner  of  time  the 
Spirit  of  Christ  which  was  in  them  did  signify,  when  it  testi- 
fied beforehand  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and  the  glory  that 
should  follow.  12  Unto  whom  it  was  revealed,  that  net  unto 
themselves,  but  unto  us  they  did  minister  the  things  which  are 
now  reported  unto  you  by  them  that  have  preached  the  gos- 
pel unto  you,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven ; 
which  things  the  angels  desire  to  look  into. 

REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 

494.  God  able  to  sanctify  us , and  to  keep  us  from  sin. 

Ps.  110:3  Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy 
power. 


39* 


461 


495 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


Regeneration  necessary. 

Jer.  32:17  Ah  Lord  God  ! behold,  thou  hast  made  the 
heaven  and  the  earth  by  thy  great  power  and  stretched  out 
arm,  and  there  is  nothing  too  hard  for  thee. 

2 Cor.  9 : 8 And  God  is  able  to  make  all  grace  abound  to- 
ward you ; that  ye,  always  having  all  sufficiency  in  all  things 
may  abound  to  every  good  work. 

Ep.  1 : 18  The  eyes  of  your  understanding  being  enlight 
ened  ; that  ye  may  know  what  is  the  hope  of  his  calling,  and 
what  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  his  inheritace  in  the  saints, 
19  And  what  is  the  exceeding  greatness  of  his  power  to  us- 
ward  who  believe,  according  to  the  working  of  his  mighty 
power,  20  Which  he  wrought  in  Christ,  when  he  raised  him 
from  the  dead. 

3 : 20  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power  that 
worketh  in  us.  21  Unto  him  be  glory  in  the  church  by  Christ 
Jesus  throughout  all  ages,  world  without  end. 

Jude  24  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory 
with  exceeding  joy,  25  To  the  only  wise  God  our  Savior,  be 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever. 

Rev.  3 : 10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience, 
I also  will  keep  thee  from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall 
come  upon  all  the  world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the 
earth. 

495.  Regeneration  necessary , or  the  total  sinfidness  of  unre- 
generate works. 

Ps.  50 : 16  But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  What  hast  thou 
to  do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest  take  my 
covenant  in  thy  mouth  ? 17  Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction, 
and  castest  my  words  behind  thee. 

Is.  1 : 11  To  what  purpose  is  the  multitude  of  your  sacri- 
fices unto  me?  saith  the  Lord:  I am  full  of  the  burnt-offer- 
ings of  rams,  and  the  fat  of  fed  beasts  ; and  I delight  not  in 
the  blood  of  bullocks,  or  of  lambs,  or  of  he-goats.  12  When 
ye  come  to  appear  before  me,  who  hath  required  this  at  your 
hand,  to  tread  my  courts?  13  Bring  no  more  vain  oblations: 
incense  is  an  abomination  unto  me;  the  new-moons  and  sab- 
baths, the  calling  of  assemblies,  I cannot  away  with  ; it  is  in- 
iquity, even  the  solemn  meeting.  14  Your  new-moons  and 
your  appointed  feasts  my  soul  hateth : they  are  a trouble  unto 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


496 


Preceded  by  Conviction. 

me ; I am  weary  to  bear  them.  15  And  when  ye  spread  forth 
your  hands,  I will  hide  mine  eyes  from  you  ; yea,  when  ye 
make  many  prayers,  I will  not  hear : your  hands  are  full  of 
blood. 

Ezk.  18:31  Cast  away  from  you  all  your  transgressions, 
whereby  ye  have  transgressed : and  make  you  a new  heart 
and  a new  spirit : for  why  will  ye  die,  O house  of  Israel  ? 

Am.  5:21  I hate,  I despise  your  feast-days,  and  I will  not 
smell  in  your  solemn  assemblies.  22  Though  ye  offer  me 
burnt-offerings  and  your  meat-offerings,  I will  not  accept  them : 
neither  will  I regard  the  peace-offerings  of  your  fat  beasts. 
23  Take  thou  away  from  me  the  noise  of  thy  songs  ; for  I will 
not  hear  the  melody  of  thy  viols.  24  But  let  judgment  run 
down  as  waters  and  righteousness  as  a mighty  stream. 

Mat.  15:7  Ye  hypocrites,  well  did  Esaias  prophesy  of  you, 
saying,  8 This  people  draweth  nigh  unto  me  with  their  mouth, 
and  honoreth  me  with  their  lips ; but  their  heart  is  far  from  me. 

18 : 3 And  said,  Verily,  I say  unto  you,  Except  ye  be  con- 
verted, and  become  as  little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

23:25  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites ! for 
ye  make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  platter,  but 
within  they  are  full  of  extortion  and  excess.  26  Thou  blind 
Pharisee,  cleanse  first  that  which  is  within  the  cup  and  platter, 
that  the  outside  of  them  may  be  clean  also. 

Jn.  3 : 3 Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  thee,  Except  a man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see 
the  kingdom  of  God.  5 Except  a man  be  born  of  water,  and 
of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 
7 Marvel  not  that  I said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born  again. 

4 : 24  God  is  a Spirit : and  they  that  worship  him,  must 
worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

Ac.  3 : 19  Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your 
sins  may  be  blotted  out,  when  the  times  of  refreshing  shall 
come  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord. 

Heb.  11:6  But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him : 
for  he  that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he 
is  a rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him.  [See  463.] 

496.  Regeneration  preceded  by  conviction , and  the  death  of 
false  hopes. 

Lk.  15 : 17  And  when  he  came  to  himself,  he  said,  How 

463 


497,  498  REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 

A radical  Change — Nature  of. 

many  hired  servants  of  my  father’s  have  bread  enough  and  to 
spare,  and  I perish  with  hunger ! IS  I will  arise  and  go  to 
my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him,  Father,  I have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  19  And  am  no  more  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  son  : make  me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants. 

Jn.  16:7  If  I go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto 
you ; but  if  I depart,  I will  send  him  unto  you.  8 And  when 
he  is  come,  he  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteous- 
ness, and  of  judgment : 9 Of  sin,  because  they  believe  not 
on  me. 

Ac.  2 : 37  Now  when  they  heard  this , they  were  pricked  in 
their  heart,  and  said  unto  Peter  and  to  the  rest  of  the  apostles, 
Men  and  brethren,  what  shall  we  do  ? 

Rom.  7 : 9 For  I was  alive  without  the  law  once  : but  when 
the  commandment  came,  sin  revived,  and  I died.  10  And  the 
commandment  which  was  ordained  to  life,  I found  to  be  unto 
death.  11  For  sin,  taking  occasion  by  the  commandment,  de- 
ceived me,  and  by  it  slew  me. 

497.  Regeneration , a radical  change . 

Ezk.  36:26  A new  heart  also  will  I give  you,  and  a new 
spirit  will  I put  within  you : and  I will  take  away  the  stony 
heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I will  give  you  an  heart  of  flesh. 

Rom.  2 : 28  For  he  is  not  a Jew,  which  is  one  outwardly ; 
neither  is  that  circumcision,  which  is  outward  in  the  flesh : 
29  But  he  is  a Jew  which  is  one  inwardly;  and  circumcision 
is  that  of  the  heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ; whose 
praise  is  not  of  men,  but  of  God. 

2 Cor.  5 : 17  Therefore,  if  any  man  be  in  Christ,  he  is  a new 
creature:  old  things  are  passed  away;  behold,  all  things  are 
become  new. 

Gal.  5 : 24  And  they  that  are  Christ’s  have  crucified  the 
flesh,  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 

6: 15  For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  circumcision  availeth  any 
thing,  nor  uncircumcision,  but  a new  creature.  [See  541.] 

498.  Nature  of  regeneration. 

Jn.  3 : 6 That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh ; and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit. 

Ep.  4 : 22  That  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former  conversa- 
tion the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  deceitful 
lusts ; 23  And  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind. 

464 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


499 


Divine  Agency  in. 

499.  Divine  agency  in  regeneration  and  sanctification . 

Dt.  30 : 6 And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thy  heart, 
and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  live. 

Ps.  51 : 10  Create  in  me  a clean  heart,  O God ; and  renew 
a right  spirit  within  me.  . 

119  : 32  I will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when  thou 
shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

Jer.  24  : 7 And  I will  give  them  an  heart  to  know  me,  that  I 
am  the  Lord  : and  they  shall  be  my  people,  and  I will  be  their 
God  : for  they  shall  return  unto  me  with  their  whole  heart. 

31 : 33  But  this  shall  he  the  covenant  that  I will  make  with 
the  house  of  Israel ; After  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I will  put 
my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts;  and 
will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

Ezk.  11  : 19  And  I will  give  them  one  heart,  and  I will  put 
a new  spirit  within  you ; and  I will  take  the  stony  heart  out 
of  their  flesh,  and  will  give  them  an  heart  of  flesh : 20  That 
they  may  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  keep  mine  ordinances,  and 
do  them : and  they  shall  be  my  people,  and  I will  be  their  God. 

36 : 25  Then  will  I sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye 
shall  be  clean  : from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols, 
will  I cleanse  you.  26  A new  heart  .also  will  I give  you,  and 
a new  spirit  will  I put  within  you : and  I will  take  away  the 
stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I will  give  you  an  heart  of 
flesh.  27  And  I will  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and  cause  you 
to  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments,  and 
do  them. 

Jn.  1 : 12  But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he 
power  to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on 
his  name : 13  Which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will 
of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God. 

6:44  No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father  which 
hath  sent  me  draw  him.  65  And  he  said,  Therefore  said  I 
unto  you,  that  no  man  can  come  unto  me,  except  it  were  given 
unto  him  of  my  Father. 

15  : 5 Without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

Rom.  9 : 15  For  he  saith  to  Moses,  I will  have  mercy  on 
whom  I will  have  mercy,  and  I will  have  compassion  on  whom 
1 will  have  compassion.  16  So  then,  it  is  not  of  him  that  will- 
cth,  nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  sheweth  mercy. 

465 


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REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


Divine  Agency  in. 

1 Cor.  3 : 5 Who  then  is  Paul,  and  who  is  Apollos,  but 
ministers  by  whom  ye  believed,  even  as  the  Lord  gave  to 
every  man  7 6 1 have  planted,  Apollos  watered : but  God 

gave  the  increase.  7 So  then,  neither  is  he  that  planteth  any 
thing,  neither  he  that  watereth : but  God  that  giveth  the  in 
crease. 

4:7  For  who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  another  ? and 
what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst  not  receive  7 now  if  ihou  didst 
receive  it:  why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou  hadst  not  received  it  ? 

Ep.  2 : 4 But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love 
wherewith  he  loved  us,  5 Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins, 
hath  quickened  us  together  with  Christ.  8 For  by  grace  ye  are 
saved,  through  faith  ; and  that  not  of  yourselves  : it  is  the  gift 
of  God.  10  For  we  are  his  workmanship,  created  »n  Christ 
Jesus  unto  good  works,  which  God  hath  before  ordained  that 
we  should  walk  in  them. 

4 : 24  And  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which  afte1  God  is 
created  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness. 

Col.  1 : 12  Giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which  hatl  made 
us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light : 
13  Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darknesr  and 
hath  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son. 

Tit.  3 : 5 Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done, 
but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  re- 
generation, and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 6 Which  he 
shed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior. 

Jam.  1 : 18  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of 
truth,  that  we  should  be  a kind  of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures. 

500.  Particular  holy  exercises  the  gift  of  God. 

Ac.  5:31  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right  hand  t *■  be  ? 
Prince  and  a Savior,  for  to  give  repentance  to  Israel,  ane  for 
giveness  of  sins. 

Rom.  5 : 5 And  hope  maketh  not  ashamed  : because  the  lore 
of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy  Ghost  which 
is  given  unto  us. 

12  : 3 For  I say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  every 
man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more  highly 
than  he  ought  to  think ; but  to  think  soberly,  according  as  God 
hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith. 

466 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION.  501,  502 
Divine  Agency  in — Effectual  Calling. 

Ep.  2 : 8 For  by  grace  are  ye  saved,  through  faith ; and 
that  not  of  yourselves  : it  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2 Tim.  2:25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves  ; if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance  to 
the  acknowledging  of  the  truth. 

501.  Saints  as  dependent  on  the  Spirit  as  sinners  for  holy 
affections. 

Ps.  51 : 10  Create  in  me  a clean  heart,  O God  ; and  renew 
a right  spirit  within  me.  1 1 Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  pres- 
ence; and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me.  12  Restore 
unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation;  and  uphold  me  with  thy  free 
Spirit.  13  Then  will  I teach  transgressors  thy  ways ; and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

119:32  I will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when 
thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

I Cor.  15:10  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I am  what  I am : 
and  his  grace  which  was  bestowed-  upon  me,  was  not  in  vain; 
but  I labored  more  abundantly  than  they  all:  yet  not  I,  but 
the  grace  of  God  which  was  with  me. 

502.  Regeneration  includes  effectual  calling. 

Ac.  2:  39  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  chil- 
dren, and  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our 
God  shall  call. 

Rom.  1:6  Among  whom  are  ye.  also  the  called  of  Jesus 
Christ : 7 To  all  that  be  in  Rome,  beloved  of  God,  called  to  be 
saints  : Grace  to  you,  and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

8 : 30  Moreover,  whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also 
called  : and  whom  he  called,  them  he  also  justified : and  whom 
he  justified,  them  he  also  glorified. 

9 : 23  And  that  he  might  make  known  the  riches  of  his  glo- 
ry on  the  vessels  of  mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto 
glory,  24  Even  us,  whom  he  hath  called,  not  of  the  Jews  only, 
but  also  of  the  Gentiles  ? 

II  : 29  For  the  gifts  and  calling  of  God  are  without  repent- 
ance. 

1 Cor.  1:9  God  is  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called  unto 
the  fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  23  But  we 
preach  Christ  crucified,  unto  the  Jews  a stumbling-block,  and 
unto  the  Greeks  foolishness ; 24  But  unto  to  them  which  are 

467 


503 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


Illumination. 

called,  both  Jews  and  Greeks,  Christ  the  power  of  God,  and 
the  wisdom  of  God. 

1 Th.  2 : 12  Walk  worthy  of  God,  who  hath  called  you  unto 
his  kingdom  and  glory. 

1 Pet.  2 : 9 But  ye  are  a chosen  generation,  a royal  priest- 
hood, an  holy  nation,  a peculiar  people ; that  ye  should  shew 
forth  the  praises  of  him  who  hath  called  you  out  of  darkness 
into  his  marvellous  light. 

503.  Regeneration  brings  out  of  darkness  into  light. 

Ps.  25 : 14  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear 
him  ; and  he  will  shew  them  his  covenant. 

Pr.  1 : 7 The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  knowl- 
edge : but  fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction. 

16  : 23  The  heart  of  the  wise  teacheth  his  mouth  and  addeth 
learning  to  his  lips. 

28 : 5 Evil  men  understand  not  judgment : but  they  that 
seek  the  Lord  understand  all  things. 

Ec.  8 : 5 Whoso  keepeth  the  commandment  shall  feel  no 
evil  thing : and  a wise  man’s  heart  discerneth  both  time  and 
judgment. 

Dan.  12 : 10  Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white,  and 
tried ; but  the  wicked  shall  do  wickedly : and  none  of  the 
wicked  shall  understand ; but  the  wise  shall  understand. 

Jn.  7 : 17  If  any  man  will  do  his  will,  he  shall  know  of  the 
doctrine,  wThether  it  be  of  God,  or  whether  I speak  of  myself. 

1 Cor.  2 : 14  But  the  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things 
of  the  Spirit  of  God : for  they  are  foolishness  unto  him  : nei- 
ther can  he  know  them , because  they  are  spiritually  discerned. 
15  But  he  that  is  spiritual  judgeth  all  things,  yet  he  himself  is 
judged  of  no  man. 

2 Cor.  4 : 6 For  God,  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine 
out  of  darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of 
the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  5 : 8 For  ye  were  sometime  darkness,  but  now  are  ye 
light  in  the  Lord  : walk  as  children  of  light. 

Col.  1 : 12  Giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which  hath  made 
us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in 
light : 13  Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness^ 
and  hath  translated  us  into  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son. 

1 Th.  5 : 4 But  ye,  brethren,  are  not  in  darkness,  that  that 
468 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION.  504,  505 
Divine  Teaching— Human  Activity. 

day  should  overtake  you  as  a thief.  5 Ye  are  all  the  children 
of  light,  and  the  children  of  the  day : we  are  not  of  the  night, 
nor  of  darkness. 

1 Pet.  2 : 9 But  ye  are  a chosen  generation,  a royal  priest- 
hood, a holy  nation,  a peculiar  people ; that  ye  should  shew 
forth  the  praises  of  him  who  hath  called  you  out  of  darkness 
into  his  marvellous  light, 

1 Jn.  2:8  Again,  a new  commandment  I write  unto  you, 
which  thing  is  true  in  him  and  in  you  : because  the  darkness 
is  past,  and  the  true  light  now  shineth.  9 He  that  saith  he  is 
in  the  light,  and  hateth  his  brother,  is  in  darkness  even  until 
now.  10  He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the  light,  and 
there  is  none  occasion  of  stumbling  in  him.  11  But  he  that 
hateth  his  brother  is  in  darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness,  and 
knoweth  not  whither  he  goeth,  because  that  darkness  hath 
blinded  his  eyes.  20  But  ye  have  an  unction  from  the  Holy 
One,  and  ye  know  all  things.  21  I have  not  written  unto  you 
because  ye  know  not  the  truth,  but  because  ye  know  it,  and 
that  no  lie  is  of  the  truth.  [See  165.] 

504.  Regeneration  connected  with  divine  teaching. 

Job  36  : 22  Behold.  God  exalteth  by  his  power  : who  teach- 
eth  like  him  ? 

Ps.  25  : 8 Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  : therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way.  9 The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judg- 
ment : and  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way.  12  What  man 
is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ? him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way 
that  he  shall  choose. 

Is.  54  : 13  And  all  thy  children  shall  he  taught  of  the  Lord; 
and  great  shall  he  the  peace  of  thy  children. 

Jn.  6 : 45  It  is  written  in  the  prophets,  And  they  shall  be  all 
taught  of  God.  Every  man  therefore  that  hath  heard,  and 
hath  learned  of  the  Father,  cometh  unto  me. 

505.  Human  activity. 

Ezk.  18 : 27  Again,  when  the  wicked  man  turneth  away 
from  his  wickedness  that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that 
which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  28  Be- 
cause he  considereth  and  turneth  away  from  all  his  transgres- 
sions that  he  hath  committed,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall 
not  die. 

Col.  3 : 9 Lie  not  one  to  another,  seeing  that  ye  have  put 
40  469 


506 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


Conversion  required. 

off  the  old  man  with  his  deeds ; 10  And  have  put  on  the  new 
man,  which  is  renewed  in  knowledge  after  the  image  of  him 
that  created  him. 

1 Pet.  1 : 22  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your  souls  in  obeying 
the  truth  through  the  Spirit  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  breth- 
ren, see  that  ye  love  one  another  with  a pure  heart  fervently. 

506.  Sinners  required  to  “ be  converted .” 

Dt.  10 : 16  Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of  your  heart, 
and  be  no  more  stiff-necked. 

32  : 46  And  he  said  unto  them,  Set  your  hearts  unto  all  the 
words  which  I testify  among  you  this  day,  which  ye  shall  com- 
mand your  children  to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of  this  law. 

Jos.  24  : 23  Now  therefore  put  away  ( said  he)  the  strange 
gods  which  are  among  you,  and  incline  your  heart  unto  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel. 

1 S.  7:3  And  Samuel  spake  unto  all  the  house  of  Israel, 
saying,  If  ye  do  return  unto  the  Lord  with  all  your  hearts, 
then  put  away  the  strange  gods,  and  Ashtaroth,  from  among 
you,  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  serve  him 
only : and  he  will  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philis- 
tines. [Heb.  3 : 7.] 

Pr.  23  : 26  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart,  and  let  thine  eyes 
observe  my  ways. 

Is.  1 : 16  Wash  you,  make  you  clean  : put  away  the  evil  of 
your  doings  from  before  mine  eyes  ; cease  to  do  evil ; 17  Learn 
to  do  well. 

42:18  Hear,  ye  deaf ; and  look,  ye  blind,  that  ye  may  see. 

45 : 22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  o.f  the 
earth : for  I am  God,  and  there  is  none  else. 

55 : 7 Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous 
man  his  thoughts : and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he 
will  have  mercy  upon  him  ; and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abun- 
dantly pardon. 

Jer.  4 : 3 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  to  the  men  of  Judah  and 
Jerusalem,  Break  up  your  fallow  ground,  and  sow  not  among 
thorns.  4 Circumcise  yourselves  to  the  Lord,  and  take  away 
the  foreskins  of  your  heart.  14  O Jerusalem,  wash  thine  heart 
from  wickedness,  that  thou  mayest  be  saved.  How  long  shall 
thy  vain  thoughts  lodge  within  thee  ? 

Ezk.  18  : 30  Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  all  your  trans- 
470 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


506 


Conversion  required. 

gressions ; so  iniquity  shall  not  he  your  ruin.  31  Cast  away 
from  you  all  your  transgressions,  whereby  ye  have  trans- 
gressed : and  make  you  a new  heart  and  a new  spirit : for 
why  will  ye  die,  O house  of  Israel  ? 32  For  I have  no  pleas- 

ure in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith  the  Lord  God  : where- 
fore turn  yourselves , and  live  ye. 

33:11  Say  unto  them,  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I have 
no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked ; but  that  the  wicked 
turn  from  his  way  and  live  : turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil 
ways  ; for  why  will  ye  die,  O house  of  Israel  ? 

Joel  2 : 12  Therefore  also  now,  saith  the  Lord,  Turn  ye  even 
to  me  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping, 
and  with  mourning.  13  And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your 
garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God. 

Ac.  3:19  Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your 
sins  may  be  blotted  out,  when  the  times  of  refreshing  shall 
come  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord. 

8 : 22  Repent  therefore  of  this  thy  wickedness,  and  pray 
God,  if  perhaps  the  thought  of  thine  heart  may  be  forgiven 
thee.  23  For  I perceive  that  thou  art  in  the  gall  of  bitterness, 
and  in  the  bond  of  iniquity. 

16  : 31  And  they  said,  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
thou  shalt  be  saved,  and  thy  house. 

26  : 20  But  shewed  first  unto  them  of  Damascus,  and  at  Je- 
rusalem, and  throughout  all  the  coasts  of  Judea,  and  then  to 
the  Gentiles,  that  they  should  repent  and  turn  to  God,  and  do 
works  meet  for  repentance. 

Rom.  12  : 2 And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world  : but  be  ye 
transformed  by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove 
what  is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. 

13 : 14  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not 
provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

2 Cor.  5:20  Now  then  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ,  as 
though  God  did  beseech  you  by  us  : we  pray  you  in  Christ’s 
stead,  be  ye  reconciled  to  God. 

Ep.  4 : 22  That  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former  conversa- 
tion the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  deceitful 
lusts  ; 23  And  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind  : 24  And 
that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which  after  God  is  created  *n 
righteousness  and  true  holiness. 


471 


507 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION. 


Evidences  of. 

Ep.  5:14  Wherefore  he  saith,  Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and 
arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ  shah  give  thee  light. 

Jam.  4 : 7 Submit  yourselves  therefore  to  God.  Resist  the 
devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you.  8 Draw  nigh  to  God,  and  he 
will  draw  nigh  to  you.  Cleanse  your  hands,  ye  sinners,  and 
purify  your  hearts,  ye  double-minded.  [See  Invitations,  286.] 

507.  Evidence  of  regeneration. 

Ps.  119 : 6 Then  shall  I not  be  ashamed,  when  I have  respect 
unto  all  thy  commandments. 

Mat.  7:16  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits:  Do  men 
gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of  thistles  ? 17  Even  so  every 
good  tree  bringeth  forth  good  fruit ; but  a corrupt  tree  bringeth 
forth  evil  fruit.  18  A good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit, 
neither  can  a corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit.  19  Every 
tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast 
into  the  fire.  20  Wherefore,  by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know 
them.  21  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven ; but  he  that  doeth  the  will 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Jn.  8 : 47  He  that  is  of  God,  heareth  God’s  words  : ye  there- 
fore hear  them  not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God. 

13  : 35  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disciples, 
if  ye  have  love  one  to  another. 

Jn.  14:21  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me.  23  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  If  a man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words : and  my 
Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make 
our  abode  with  him.  24  He  that  loveth  me  not,  keepeth  not 
my  sayings  : and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but  the 
Father’s  which  sent  me. 

Rom.  8 : 9 If  any  man  have  not  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  he  is 
none  of  his.  14  As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they 
are  the  sons  of  God. 

Jam,  2 : 17  Even  so  faith,  if  it  hath  not  works,  is  dead,  being 
alone. 

1 Jn.  2 : 3 And  hereby  we  do  know  that  we  know  him,  if  we 
keep  his  commandments.  4 He  that  saith,  I know  him,  and 
keepeth  not  his  commandments,  is  a liar,  and  the  truth  is  not 
in  him.  5 But  whoso  keepeth  his  word,  in  him  verily  is  the 
love  of  God  perfected  : hereby  know  we  that  we  are  in  him. 

472 


REPENTANCE. 


508 


Nature  and  Effects  of. 

6 He  that  saith  he  abideth  in  him,  ought  himself  also  so  to 
walk,  even  as  he  walked. 

3 : 14  We  know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life, 
because  we  love  the  brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother, 
abideth  in  death.  18  My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in 
word,  neither  in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth.  19  And 
hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  shall  assure  our 
hearts  before  him.  24  And  he  that  keepeth  his  command- 
ments, dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  him.  And  hereby  we  know 
•that  he  abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath  given  us. 

5 : 1 Whosoever  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  is  born  of 
God : and  every  one  that  loveth  him  that  begat,  loveth  him  also 
that  is  begotten  of  him.  2 By  this  we  know  that  we  love  the 
children  of  God,  when  we  love  God,  and  keep  his  command- 
ments. 3 For  this  is  the  love  of  God,  that  we  keep  his  com- 
mandments ; and  his  commandments  are  not  grievous.  4 For 
whatsoever  is  born  of  God,  overcometh  the  world : and  this  is  - 
the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even  our  faith. 

REPENTANCE. 

508.  Nature  and  effects  of  repentance . 

Ezra  9 : 5 And  at  the  evening  sacrifice  I arose  up  from  my 
heaviness ; and  having  rent  my  garment  and  my  mantle,  I fell 
upon  my  knees,  and  spread  out  my  hands  unto  the  Lord  my 
God.  6 And  said,  O my  God,  I am  ashamed  and  blush  to  lift 
up  my  face  to  thee,  my  God : for  our  iniquities  are  increased 
over  our  head,  and  our  trespass  is  grown  up  unto  the  heavens. 

7 Since  the  days  of  our  fathers  have  we  been  in  a great  tres- 
pass unto  this  day ; and  for  our  iniquities  have  we,  our  kings 
and  our  priests,  been  delivered  into  the  hand  of  the  kings  of 
the  lands,  to  the  sword,  to  captivity,  and  to  a spoil,  and  to  con- 
fusion of  face,  as  it  is  this  day. 

Job  42  : 5 I have  heard  of  thee  by  the  hearing  of  the  ear: 
but  now  mine  eye  seeth  thee : 6 Wherefore  I abhor  myself 
and  repent  in  dust  and  ashes. 

Ps.  38  : 4 For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head  : as 
an  heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me.  5 My  wounds 
stink,  and  are  corrupt  because  of  my  foolishness.  6 I am 
troubled ; I am  bowed  down  greatly ; T go  mourning  all  the 
day  long.  7 For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a loathsome  disease: 
and  there  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh.  8 I am  feeble  and  sore 
40*  473 


509 


REPENTANCE. 


Required. 

broken  : I have  roared  by  reason  of  the  disquietness  of  mine 
heart.  IS  For  I will  declare  mine  iniquity  ; I will  be  sorry  for 
my  sin. 

Ps.  51 : 3 For  I acknowledge  my  trasgressions  : and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me.  4 Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I sinned,  and 
done  this  evil  in  thy  sight : that  thou  mightest  be  justified 
when  thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Ezk.  36  : 31  Then  shall  ye  remember  your  own  evil  ways, 
and  your  doings  that  were  not  good,  and  shall  loathe  your- 
selves in  your  own  sight  for  your  iniquities,  and  for  your  abom- 
inations. Ezk.  20 : 43. 

Mat.  26  : 75  And  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  Jesus,  which 
said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice. 
And  he  went  out,  and  wept  bitterly. 

Lk.  15  : 18  I will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee, 
19  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son  : make  me  as 
one  of  thy  hired  servants. 

18 : 13  And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off.  would  not  lift  up 
so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast, 
saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a sinner. 

2 Cor.  7 : 9 Now  I rejoice,  not  that  ye  were  made  sorry,  but 
that  ye  sorrowed  to  repentance : for  ye  were  made  sorry  after 
a godly  manner,  that  ye  might  receive  damage  by  us  in  noth- 
ing. 11  For  behold  this  self-same  thing,  that  ye  sorrowed  af- 
ter a godly  sort,  what  carefulness  it  wrought  in  you,  yea,  what 
clearing  of  yourselves,  yea,  what  indignation,  yea,  what  fear, 
yea,  what  vehement  desire,  yea,  what  zeal,  yea,  what  revenge ! 
In  all  things  ye  have  approved  yourselves  to  be  clear  in  this 
matter. 

509.  Repentance  required. 

Ezk.  14 : 6 Therefore  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  ; Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  your 
idols ; and  turn  away  your  faces  from  all  your  abominations 

18  : 30  Therefore,  I will  judge  you,  O house  of  Israel,  every 
one  according  to  his  ways,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Repent,  and 
turn  yourselves  from  all  your  transgressions  ; so  iniquity  shall 
not  be  your  ruin.  31  Cast  away  from  you  all  your  transgres- 
sions, whereby  ye  have  transgressed  : and  make  you  a new 
heart  and  a new  spirit:  for  why  will  yQ  die,  O house  ol 
474 


REPENTANCE. 


510 


Secures  Forgiveness  and  Salvation. 

Israel  ? 32  For  I have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that 

dieth,  saith  the  Lord  God  : wherefore  turn  yourselves , and 
live  ye. 

Mat.  3 : 1 In  those  days  came  John  the  Baptist,  preaching  in 
the  wilderness  of  Judea,  2 And  saying,  Repent  ye ; for  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

4 : 17  From  that  time  Jesus  began  to  preach,  and  to  say, 
Repent ; for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

Mk.  6 : 7 And  he  called  unto  him  the  twelve,  and  began  to 
send  them  forth  by  two  and  two,  and  gave  them  power  over 
unclean  spirits.  12  And  they  went  out,  and  preached  that  men 
should  repent. 

Lk.  13 : 3 I tell  you,  Nay ; but  except  ye  repent,  ye  shall 
all  likewise  perish. 

Ac.  2 : 38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  bap- 
tized every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  re- 
mission of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

3 : 19  Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your  sins 
may  be  blotted  out,  when  the  times  of  refreshing  shall  come 
from  the  presence  of  the  Lord. 

8 : 22  Repent  therefore  of  this  thy  wickedness,  and  pray 
God,  if  perhaps  the  thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee. 

17  : 30  And  the  times  of  this  ignorance  God  winked  at ; but 
now  commandeth  all  men  every  where  to  repent. 

20:21  Testifying  both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to  the  Greeks, 
repentance  toward  God,  and  faith  toward  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ. 

26  : 20  But  shewed  first  unto  them  of  Damascus,  and  at  Je- 
rusalem, and  throughout  all  the  coasts  of  Judea,  and  then  to 
the  Gentiles,  that  they  should  repent  and  turn  to  God,  and  do 
works  meet  for  repentance. 

Rev.  2 : 5 Remember  therefore  from  whence  thou  art  fallen, 
and  repent,  and  do  the  first  works ; or  else  I will  come  unto  thee 
quickly,  and  will  remove  thy  candlestick  out  of  his  place,  ex- 
cept thou  repent. 

510.  Repentance  secures  forgiveness  and  salvation. 

2 Ch.  7 : 14  If  my  people,  which  are  called  by  my  name, 
shall  humble  themselves,  and  pray,  and  seek  my  face,  and  turn 
from  their  wicked  ways ; then  will  I hear  from  heaven,  and 
will  forgive  their  sin,  and  will  heal  their  land. 


475 


510 


REPENTANCE. 


Secures  Forgiveness  and  Salvation. 

Ps.  34  : 18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a broken 
heart ; and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a contrite  spirit. 

51:17  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a broken  spirit:  a broken 
and  a contrite  heart,  O God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

147  : 3 He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

Is.  55 : 7 Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighte- 
ous man  his  thoughts : and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and 
he  will  have  mercy  upon  him ; and  to  our  God,  for  he  will 
abundantly  pardon. 

57  : 15  For  thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy ; I dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place , with  him  also  that  is  of  a contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to 
revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the 
contrite  ones. 

66  : 2 For  all  those  things  hath  my  hand  made,  and  all  those 
things  have  been,  saith  the  Lord  : but  to  this  man  will  I look, 
even  to  him  that  is  poor  and  of  a contrite  spirit,  and  trembleth 
at  my  word. 

Jer.  3:22  Return,  ye  backsliding  children,  and  I will  heal 
your  backslidings.  Behold,  we  come  unto  thee ; for  thou  art 
the  Lord  our  God. 

Hos.  6 : 1 Come,  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord  : for  he 
hath  torn,  and  he  will  heal  us ; he  hath  smitten,  and  he  will 
bind  us  up.  2 After  two  days  will  he  revive  us  : in  the  third 
day  he  will  raise  us  up,  and  we  shall  live  in  his  sight.  3 Then 
shall  we  know,  if  we  follow  on  to  know  the  Lord  : his  going 
forth  is  prepared  as  the  morning ; and  he  shall  come  unto  us 
as  the  rain,  as  the  latter  and  former  rain  unto  the  earth. 

Joel  2 : 12  Therefore  also  now,  saith  the  Lord,  Turn  ye  even 
to  me  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping, 
and  with  mourning : 13  And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your 
garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God : for  he  is  gra- 
cious and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and 
repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 

Zee.  1 : 3 Therefore,  say  thou  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts;  Turn  ye  unto  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and 
I will  turn  unto  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Mat.  5 : 3 Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit : for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  4 Blessed  are  they  that  mourn : for 
they  shall  be  comforted. 

476 


REPENTANCE. 


511,  512 


Ascribed  to  God— Spurious  Repentance. 

Lk.  15  : 21  And  the  son  said  unto  him,  Father,  I have  sin- 
ned against  Heaven,  and  in  thy  sight,  and  am  no  more  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  son.  22  But  the  father  said  to  his  servants, 
Bring  forth  the  best  robe,  and  put  it  on  him  ; and  put  a ring 
on  his  hand,  and  shoes  on  his  feet : 23  And  bring  hither  the 
fatted  calf,  and  kill  it ; and  let  us  eat,  and  be  merry. 

511.  The  sense  in  which  God  repents. 

Jer.  18:7  At  what  instant  I shall  speak  concerning  a nation, 
and  concerning  a kingdom,  to  pluck  up,  and  to  pull  down,  and 
to  destroy  it : 8 If  that  nation  against  whom  1 have  pronounced, 
turn  from  their  evil,  I will  repent  of  the  evil  that  I thought  to 
do  unto  them.  9 And  at  what  instant  I shall  speak  concerning 
a nation,  and  concerning  a kingdom,  to  build  and  to  plant  it ; 
10  If  it  do  evil  in  my  sight,  that  it  obey  not  my  voice,  then  I 
will  repent  of  the  good,  wherewith  I said  I would  benefit  them. 

26 : 2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Stand  in  the  court  of  the  Lord’s 
house,  and  speak  unto  all  the  cities  of  Judah,  which  come  to 
worship  in  the  Lord’s  house,  all  the  words  that  I command 
thee  to  speak  unto  them  ; diminish  not  a word  : 3 If  so  be  they 
will  hearken,  and  turn  every  man  from  his  evil  way,  that  I may 
repent  me  of  the  evil,  which  I purpose  to  do  unto  them  because 
of  the  evil  of  their  doings.  13  Therefore  now  amend  your 
ways  and  your  doings,  and  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord  your 
God ; and  the  Lord  will  repent  him  of  the  evil  that  he  hath 
pronounced  against  you. 

Ezk.  33 : 14  Again,  when  I say  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  shalt 
surely  die ; if  he  turn  from  his  sin,  and  do  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right;  15  If  the  wicked  restore  the  pledge,  give  again  that 
he  had  robbed,  walk  in  the  statutes  of  life,  without  committing 
iniquity;  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die.  16  None  of  his 
sins  that  he  hath  committed  shall  be  mentioned  unto  him  : he 
hath  done  that  which  is  lawful  and  right ; he  shall  surely  live. 

512.  Spurious  repentance. 

Mat.  27 : 3 Then  Judas,  which  had  betrayed  him,  when  he 
saw  that  he  was  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought 
again  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders, 

4 Saying,  I have  sinned  in  that  I have  betrayed  the  innocent 
blood.  And  they  said,  What  is  that  to  us  ? see  thou  to  that. 

5 And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple,  and  de- 
parted, and  went  and  hanged  himself. 


477 


513 


REPROOF. 


Required  and  exemplified. 

2 Cor.  7:10  For  godly  sorrow  worketh  repentance  to  salva- 
tion not  to  be  repented  of:  but  the  sorrow  of  the  world  work- 
eth death. 

REPROOF. 

513.  Faithf  ul  reproof  required  and  exemplified. 

Lev.  19:  17  Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart: 
thou  shalt  in  any  wise  rebuke  thy  neighbor,  and  not  suffer  sin 
upon  him. 

Pr.  6 : 23  For  the  commandment  is  a lamp  ; and  the  law  is 
light ; and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life. 

19  : 25  Smite  a scorner,  and  the  simple  will  beware  : and  re- 
prove one  that  hath  understanding,  and  he  will  understand 
knowledge. 

28  : 4 They  that  forsake  the  law  praise  the  wicked,  but  such 
as  keep  the  law  contend  with  them.  23  He  that  rebuketh  a 
man,  afterwards  shall  find  more  favor  than  he  that  flattereth 
with  the  tongue. 

Ec.  12  : 11  The  words  of  the  wise  are  as  goads,  and  as  nails 
fastened  by  the  masters  of  assemblies,  which  are  given  from 
one  shepherd. 

Ezk.  16  : 1 Again  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  say- 
ing, 2 Son  of  man.  cause  Jerusalem  to  know  her  abominations. 

Mat.  18  : 15  Moreover,  if  thy  brother  shall  trespass  against 
thee,  go  and  tell  him  his  fault  between  thee  and  him  alone : if 
he  shall  hear  thee,  thou  hast  gained  thy  brother. 

Lk.  17  : 3 Take  heed  to  yourselves : If  thy  brother  trespass 
against  thee,  rebuke  him  ; and  if  he  repent,  forgive  him. 

Ep.  5:11  And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works 
of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them. 

Col.  3 : 16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  al 
wisdom  - teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms, 
and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord. 

1 Th.  5:  14  Now  we  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn  them  that 
are  unruly,  comfort  the  feeble-minded,  support  the  weak,  be 
patient  toward  all  men. 

2 Th.  3 : 14  And  if  any  man  obey  not  our  word  by  this  epis- 
tle, note  that  man,  and  have  no  company  with  him,  that  he 
may  be  ashamed.  15  Yet  count  him  not  as  an  enemy,  but  ad- 
monish him  as  a brother. 

478 


REPROOF. 


514,  515 


Received  by  the  Wise — Rejected  by  the  Unwise. 


Examples. 

Neh.  13:11  Then  contended  I with  the  rulers,  and  said,  Why 
is  the  house  of  God  forsaken  ? And  I gathered  them  together, 
and  set  them  in  their  place.  17  Then  I contended  with  the 
nobles  of  Judah,  and  said  unto  them,  What  evil  thing  is  this 
that  ye  do,  and  profane  the  sabbath  day  ? 18  Did  not  your 

fathers  thus,  and  did  not  our  God  bring  all  this  evil  upon  us, 
and  upon  this  city  ? yet  ye  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by 
profaning  the  sabbath. 

Dan.  5 : 22  And  thou  his  son,  O Belshazzar,  hast  not  hum- 
bled thine  heart,  though  thou  knewest  all  this;  23  But  hast 
lifted  up  thyself  against  the  Lord  of  heaven ; and  they  have 
brought  the  vessels  of  his  house  before  thee,  and  thou,  and  thy 
lords,  thy  wives  and  thy  concubines,  have  drunk  wine  in  them  ; 
and  thou  hast  praised  the  gods  of  silver,  and  gold,  of  brass, 
iron,  wood,  and  stone,  which  see  not,  nor  hear,  nor  know:  and 
the  God  in  whose  hand  thy  breath  is)  and  whose  are  all  thy 
ways,  hast  thou  not  glorified.  24  Then  was  the  part  of  the 
hand  sent  from  him  ; and  this  writing  was  written. 

Hos.  5 : 2 And  the  revolters  are  profound  to  make  slaughter, 
though  I have  been  a rebuker  of  them  all. 

Mat.  16  : 23  But  he  turned,  and  said  unto  Peter,  Get  thee  be- 
hind me,  Satan  ; thou  art  an  offence  unto  me : for  thou  savor- 
est  not  the  things  that  be  of  God,  but  those  that  be  of  men. 

Lk.  23 : 40  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying, 
Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemna- 
tion ? [See  Ministry,  404.] 

514.  Reproof  gratefully  received  by  the  humble. 

Ps.  141 : 5 Let  the  righteous  smite  me  ; it  shall  be  a kind- 
ness : and  let  him  reprove  me ; it  shall  be  an  excellent  oil, 
which  shall  not  break  my  head  : for  yet  my  prayer  also  shall 
be  in  their  calamities. 

Pr.  25 : 12  As  an  ear-ring  of  gold,  and-  an  ornament  of  fine 
gold,  so  is  a wise  reprover  upon  an  obedient  ear. 

28  : 23  He  that  rebuketh  a man,  afterwards  shall  find  more 
favor  than  he  that  flattereth  with  the  tongue. 

515.  Reproof  rejected  by  the  proud . 

Pr.  1:7  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  knowl- 
edge : but  fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction.  25  But  ye 

479 


516,  517 


REPROOF. 


Wisdom  of  receiving,  and  Folly  of  rejecting  it — Self-correction. 

have  set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  re- 
proof. 

Pr.  13 : 1 A wise  son  heareth  his  father’s  instruction : but 
a scorner  heareth  not  rebuke. 

15 : 10  Correction  is  grievous  unto  him  that  forsaketh  the 
way : and  he  that  hateth  reproof  shall  die.  12  A scorner 
loveth  not  one  that  reproveth  him : neither  will  he  go  unto  the 
wise. 

Am.  5 : 10  They  hate  him  that  rebuketh  in  the  gate,  and 
they  abhor  him  that  speaketh  uprightly. 

Lk.  3 : 19  But  Herod  the  tetrarch,  being  reproved  by  him  for 
Herodias  his  brother  Philip’s  wife,  and  for  all  the  evils  which 
Herod  had  done,  20  Added  yet  this  above  all,  that  he  shut  up 
John  in  prison. 

Jn.  3 : 20  For  every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the  light, 
neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be  reproved. 

7 : 7 The  world  cannot  hate  you ; but  me  it  hateth,  because 
I testify  of  it,  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil. 

516.  Wisdom  of  receiving  reproof— folly  of  rejecting  it. 

Pr.  6 : 23  For  the  commandment  is  a lamp  ; and  the  law  is 
light ; and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life. 

10  : 17  He  is  in  the  way  of  life  that  keepeth  instruction  : but 
he  that  refuseth  reproof  erreth. 

12 : 1 Whoso  loveth  instruction  loveth  knowledge : but  he 
that  hateth  reproof  is  brutish. 

13:  18  Poverty  and  shame  shall  be  to  him  that  refuseth  in- 
struction : but  he  that  regardeth  reproof  shall  be  honored. 

15  : 5 A fool  despiseth  his  father’s  instruction  : but  he  that 
regardeth  reproof  is  prudent.  10  Correction  is  grievous  unto 
him  that  forsaketh  the  way  : and  he  that  hateth  reproof  shall 
die.  31  The  ear  that  heareth  the  reproof  of  life  abideth  among 
the  wise.  32  He  that  refuseth  instruction  despiseth  his  own 
soul : but  he  that  heareth  reproof  getteth  understanding. 

29 : 1 He  that,  being  often  reproved,  hardeneth  his  neck, 
shall  suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  that  without  remedy. 

Ec.  4: 13  Better  is  a poor  and  a wise  child,  than  an  old  and 
foolish  king,  who  will  no  more  be  admonished. 

517.  Reprovers  should  correct  their  own  faults. 

Mat.  7 : 3 And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thj 
brother’s  eye,  but  considerest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own 
480 


REPUTATION RESURRECTION  OF  THE  DEAD.  518,  519 

Value  of  Reputation. — General  Resurrection. 

eye  ? 4 Or  how  wilt  thou  say  to  thy  brother,  Let  me  pull  out 
the  mote  out  of  thirie  eye ; and  behold,  a beam  is  in  thine  own 
eye  ? 5 Thou  hypocrite,  first  cast  out  the  beam  out  of  thine 

own  eye  ; and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  cast  out  the  mote 
out  of  thy  brother’s  eye. 

Are  there  any  whom  it  is  hopeless  to  reprove  ? 

[See  385.] 

REPUTATION. 

518.  Value  of  reputation . 

Pr.  22 : 1 A good  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  great 
riches,  and  loving  favor  rather  than  silver  and  gold. 

Ec.  7 : 1 A good  name  is  better  than  precious  ointment ; 
and  the  day  of  death  than  the  day  of  one’s  birth. 

RESURRECTION  OF  THE  DEAD. 

519.  General  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

Job  19 : 26  And  though  after  my  skin  worms  destroy  this 
body , yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I see  God. 

Hos.  13:14  I will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the 
grave  ; I will  redeem  them  from  death : O death,  I will  be  thy 
plagues,  O grave,  I will  be  thy  destruction. 

Jn.  5 : 28  Marvel  not  at  this  : for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the 
which  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  his  voice,  29  And 
shall  come  forth  ; they  that  have  done  good,  unto  the  resurrec- 
tion of  life  ; and  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resurrec- 
tion of  damnation. 

6 : 40  And  this  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me,  that  every 
one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and  believeth  on  him,  may  have  ever- 
lasting life  : and  I will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. 

11:23  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again. 
24  Martha  saith  unto  him,  I know  that  he  shall  rise  again  in 
the  resurrection  at  the  last  day. 

Ac.  4 : 1 And  as  they  spake  unto  the  people,  the  priests,  and 
the  captain  of  the  temple,  and  the  Sadducees  came  upon  them, 
2 Being  grieved  that  they  taught  the  people,  and  preached 
through  Jesus  the  resurrection  from  the  dead. 

24 : 15  And  have  hope  toward  God,  which  they  themselves 
also  allow,  that  there  shall  be  a resurrection  of  the  dead  both 
of  the  just  and  unjust. 


41 


481 


520 


RESURRECTION  OF  THE  DEAD. 


Incorruptible  Bodies. 

Ac.  26  : 8 Why  should  it  be  thought  a thing  incredible  with 
you,  that  God  should  raise  the  dead  ? 

Rom.  6 : 8 Now,  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that 
we  shall  also  live  with  him  : 9 Knowing  that  Christ,  being 
raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more ; death  hath  no  more  do- 
minion over  him. 

8:23  And  not  only  they , but  ourselves  also,  which  have  the 
first-fruits  of  the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan  within  our- 
selves, waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit , the  redemption  of  our 
body. 

1 Cor.  6 : 14  And  God  hath  both  raised  up  the  Lord,  and 
will  also  raise  up  us  by  his  own  power. 

15:21  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead.  22  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so 
in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  [See  the  whole  chapter.] 

2 Cor.  4 : 14  Knowing,  that  he  which  raised  up  the  Lord 
Jesus,  shall  raise  up  us  also  by  Jesus,  and  shall  present  us  with 
you. 

1 Th.  4 : 16  For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven 
with  a shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God  : and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first : 17  Then 
we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up  together 
with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the  air : and  so 
shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord. 

520.  The  dead  raised  vnth  incorruptible  bodies. 

1 Cor.  15 : 35  But  some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead 
raised  up  ? and  with  what  body  do  they  come  ? 36  Thou  fool, 
that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened  except  it  die : 37  And 
that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest  not  that  body  that  shall 
be.  42  So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in 
corruption,  it  is  raised  in  incorruption : 43  It  is  sown  in  dis- 
honor, it  is  raised  in  glory : it  is  sown  in  weakness,  it  is  raised 
in  power : 44  It  is  sown  a natural  body,  it  is  raised  a spiritual 
body.  There  is  a natural  body,  and  there  is  a spiritual  body. 
50  Now  this  I say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  inherit 
the  kingdom  of  God  ; neither  doth  corruption  inherit  incorrup- 
tion. 52  In  a moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last 
trump : for  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be 
raised  incorruptible,  and  we  shall  be  changed.  53  For  this 
corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put 
482 


REVIVALS. 


521 


Ancient  Revivals. 

on  immortality.  54  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortal- 
ity, then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written. 
Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 

2 Cor.  5 : 2 For  in  this. we  groan,  earnestly  desiring  to  be 
clothed  upon  with  our  house  which  is  from  heaven : 3 If  so 
be  that  being  clothed  we  shall  not  be  found  naked.  4 For  we 
that  are  in  this  tabernacle  do  groan,  being  burdened : not  for 
that  we  would  be  unclothed,  but  clothed  upon,  that  mortality 
might  be  swallowed  up  of  life. 

Ph.  3 : 20  For  our  conversation  is  in  heaven  ; from  whence 
also  we  look  for  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 21  Who 
shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto 
his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  working  whereby  he  is  able 
even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

REVIVALS. 

521.  Ancient  revivals. 

Ac.  2 : 41  Then  they  that  gladly  received  his  word,  were 
baptized  : and  the  same  day  there  were  added  unto  them  about 
three  thousand  souls.  42  And  they  continued  steadfastly  in 
the  apostles’  doctrine  and  fellowship,  and  in  breaking  of  bread, 
and  in  prayers.  43  And  fear  came  upon  every  soul : and  many 
wonders  and  signs  were  done  by  the  apostles.  44  And  all 
that  believed  were  together,  and  had  all  things  common ; 
45  And  sold  their  possessions  and  goods,  and  parted  them  to 
all  men , as  every  man  had  need.  46  And  they,  continuing 
daily  with  one  accord  in  the  temple,  and  breaking  bread  from 
house  to  house,  did  eat  their  meat  with  gladness  and  single- 
ness of  heart,  47  Praising  God,  and  having  favor  with  all  the 
people.  And  the  Lord  added  to  the  church  daily  such  as 
should  be  saved. 

4 : 4 Howbeit,  many  of  them  which  heard  the  word,  believed, 
and  the  number  of  the  men  was  about  five  thousand. 

5 : 14  And  believers  were  the  more  added  to  the  Lord,  mul- 
titudes both  of  men  and  women. 

8 : 5 Then  Philip  went  down  to  the  city  of  Samaria,  and 
preached  Christ  unto  them.  6 And  the  people  with  one  ac- 
cord gave  heed  unto  those  things  which  Philip  spake,  hearing 
and  seeing  the  miracles  which  he  did.  7 For  unclean  spirits, 
crying  with  loud  voice,  came  out  of  many  that  were  possessed 

483 


522 


REVIVALS. 


Outpouring  of  the  Spirit. 

with  them : and  many  taken  with  palsies,  and  that  were  lame, 
were  healed.  8 And  there  was  great  joy  in  that  city. 

Ac.  11:19  Now  they  which  were  scattered  abroad  upon  the 
persecution  that  arose  about  Stephen,  travelled  as  far  as  Phe- 
nice,  and  Cyprus,  and  Antioch,  preaching  the  word  to  none  but 
unto  the  Jews  only.  20  And  some  of  them  were  men  of  Cy- 
prus and  Cyrene,  which  when  they  were  come  to  Antioch, 
spake  unto  the  Grecians,  preaching  the  Lord  Jesus.  21  And 
the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  with  them  : and  a great  number  be- 
lieved, and  turned  unto  the  Lord.  22  Then  tidings  of  these 
things  came  unto  the  ears  of  the  church  which  was  in  Jerusa- 
lem : and  they  sent  forth  Barnabas,  that  he  should  go  as  far 
as  Antioch.  23  Who,  when  he  came,  and  had  seen  the  grace 
of  God,  was  glad,  and  exhorted  them  all,  that  with  purpose  of 
heart  they  would  cleave  unto  the  Lord.  24  For  he  was  a good 
man,  and  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  of  faith  : and  much  peo- 
ple was  added  unto  the  Lord. 

14 : 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that  they  went  both 
together  into  the  synagogue  of  the  Jews,  and  so  spake,  that  a 
great  multitude,  both  of  the  Jews,  and  also  of  the  Greeks,  be- 
lieved. 

522.  The  Holy  Spirit  specially  u poured  out  ” during  ancient 
revivals. 

Pr.  1 : 23  Turn  you  at  my  reproof : behold,  I will  pour  out 
my  spirit  unto  you,  I will  make  known  my  words  unto  you. 

Is.  32  : 15  Until  the  Spirit  be  poured  upon  us  from  on  high, 
and  the  wilderness  be  a fruitful  field,  and  the  fruitful  field  be 
counted  for  a forest.  16  Then  judgment  shall  dwell  in  the 
wilderness,  and  righteousness  remain  in  the  fruitful  field. 

44 : 3 For  I will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is  thirsty,  and 
floods  upon  the  dry  ground : I will  pour  my  Spirit  upon  thy 
seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thine  offspring. 

Ezk.  39 : 29  Neither  will  I hide  my  face  any  more  from 
them  : for  I have  poured  out  my  Spirit  upon  the  house  of  Is- 
rael, saith  the  Lord  God. 

Joel  2 : 28  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  I will 
pour  out  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ; and  your  sons  and  your 
daughters  shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams, 
your  young  men  shall  see  visions : 29  And  also  upon  the  ser- 
vants and  upon  the  handmaids  in  those  days  will  I pour  out 
my  Spirit. 


REVIVALS RICHES. 


523—525 


Prayer  for — Spurious  Revivals. — Corrupting  tendency  of  Riches. 

Zee.  12 : 10  And  I will  pour  upon  the  house  of  David,  and 
upon  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  the  spirit  of  grace  and  of 
supplications : and  they  shall  look  upon  me  whom  they  have 
pierced,  and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as  one  mourneth  for  his 
only  son,  and  shall  be  in  bitterness  for  him,  as  one  that  is  in 
bitterness  for  his  first-born. 

1 Pet.  1 : 12  Unto  whom  it  was  revealed,  that  not  unto  them- 
selves, but  unto  us  they  did  minister  the  things  which  are  now 
reported  unto  you  by  them  that  have  preached  the  gospel  unto 
you,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven ; which 
things  the  angels  desire  to  look  into. 

523.  Revivals  to  he  prayed  for . 

Ps.  122  : 6 Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  : they  shall  pros- 
per that  love  thee. 

Is.  62:6  Ye  that  make  mention  of  the  Lord,  keep  not  si- 
lence, 7 And  give  him  no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he 
make  Jerusalem  a praise  in  the  earth. 

Dan.  9 : 17  Now  therefore,  O our  God,  hear  the  prayer  of 
thy  servant,  and  his  supplications,  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine 
upon  thy  sanctuary  that  is  desolate,  for  the  Lord’s  sake. 

Hab.  3:20  Lord,  I have  heard  thy  speech  and  was  afraid: 
O Lord,  revive  thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the  years,  in  the 
midst  of  the  years  make  known ; in  wrath  remember  mercy. 

Mat.  6 : 10  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Lk.  JO  : 2 Therefore  said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest  truly  is 
great,  but  the  laborers  are  few : pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of 
the  harvest,  that  he  would  send  forth  laborers  into  his  harvest. 

524.  Spurious  revivals. 

Mat.  23  : 15  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypo- 
crites ! for  ye  compass  sea  and  land  to  make  one  proselyte ; 
and  when  he  is  made,  ye  make  him  two-fold  more  the  child  of 
hell  than  yourselves. 

Rom.  10 : 2 For  I bear  them  record  that  they  have  a zeal 
of  God,  but  not  according  to  knowledge. 

Gal.  4:17  They  zealously  affect  you,  but  not  well;  yea, 
they  would  exclude  you,  that  ye  might  affect  them. 

RICHES. 

525.  Riches  have  a corrupting  and  dangerous  tendency. 

Gen.  13 : 10  And  Lot  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  beheld  all  the 
41*  4S5 


525 


RICHES. 


Corrupting  tendency  of. 

plain  of  Jordan,  that  it  was  well  watered  every  where,  before 
the  Lord  destroyed  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  even  as  the  garden 
of  the  Lord,  like  the  land  of  Egypt,  as  thou  comest  unto 
Zoar.  11  Then  Lot  chose  him  all  the  plain  of  Jordan  ; and 
Lot  journeyed  east : and  they  separated  themselves  the  one 
from  the  other.  12  Abram  dwelled  in  the  land  of  Canaan, 
and  Lot  dwelled  in  the  cities  of  the  plain,  and  pitched  his  tent 
toward  Sodom.  13  But  the  men  of  Sodom  were  wicked  and 
sinners  before  the  Lord,  exceedingly. 

Gen.  19:24  Then  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  upon 
Gomorrah  brimstone  and  fire  from  the  Lord  out  of  heaven ; 
25  And  he  overthrew  those  cities,  and  all  the  plain,  and  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  that  which  grew  upon  the  ground. 

Dt.  8:11  Beware  that  thou  forget  not  the  Lord  thy 
God,  in  not  keeping  his  commandments,  and  his  judgments, 
and  his  statutes,  which  I command  thee  this  day : 12  Lest 
when  thou  hast  eaten,  and  art  full,  and  hast  built  goodly 
houses,  and  dwelt  therein ; 13  And  when  thy  herds  and  thy 
flocks  multiply,  and  thy  silver  and  thy  gold  is  multiplied,  and 
all  that  thou  hast  is  multiplied  ; 14  Then  thy  heart  be  lifted 
up,  and  thou  forget  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  brought  thee 
forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from  the  house  of  bondage. 

32 : 13  He  made  him  ride  on  the  high  places  of  the  earth, 
that  he  might  eat  the  increase  of  the  fields ; and  he  made  him 
to  suck  honey  out  of  the  rock,  and  oil  out  of  the  flinty  rock ; 
14  Butter  of  kine,  and  milk  of  sheep,  with  fat  of  lambs,  and 
rams  of  the  breed  of  Bashan,  and  goats,  with  the  fat  of  kid- 
neys of  wheat;  and  thou  didst  drink  the  pure  blood  of  the 
grape.  15  But  Jeshurun  waxed  fat,  and  kicked  : thou  art 
waxen  fat,  thou  art  grown  thick,  thou  art  covered  with  fatness ; 
then  he  forsook  God  which  made  him,  and  lightly  esteemed  the 
Rock  of  his  salvation. 

Pr.  1:32  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay 
them,  and  the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them. 

30  : 8 Remove  far  from  me  vanity  and  lies ; give  me  neither 
poverty  nor  riches ; feed  me  with  food  convenient  for  me : 
9 Lest  I be  full,  and  deny  thee , and  say,  Who  is  the  Lord?  or 
lest  I be  poor,  and  steal,  and  take  the  name  of  my  God  in  vain . 

Ec.  5 : 12  The  sleep  of  a laboring  man  is  sweet,  whether  he 
cat  little  or  much : but  the  abundance  of  the  rich  will  not 
suffer  him  to  sleep.  13  There  is  a sore  evil  which  I have  seen 
486 


RICHES. 


526 


Not  to  be  eagerly  sought. 

under  the  sun,  namely , riches  kept  for  the  owners  thereof  to 
their  hurt. 

Jer.  22:21  I spake  unto  thee  in  thy  prosperity;  but  thou 
saidst,  I will  not  hear.  This  hath  been  thy  manner  from  thy 
youth,  that  thou  obeyedst  not  my  voice. 

Ezk.  16  : 49  Behold,  this  was  the  iniquity  of  thy  sister  Sod- 
om, pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abundance  of  idleness  was  in 
her  and  in  her  daughters,  neither  did  she  strengthen  the  hand 
of  the  poor  and  needy.  50  And  they  were  haughty,  and  com- 
mitted abomination  before  me : therefore  I took  them  away  as 
I saw  good. 

28 : 5 By  thy  great  wisdom  and  by  thy  traffick,  hast  thou 
increased  thy  riches,  and  thy  heart  is  lifted  up  because  of  thy 
riches. 

Mat.  19  : 23  Then  said  Jesus  unto  his  disciples,  Verily,  I say 
unto  you,  That  a rich  man  shall  hardly  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  24  And  again  I say  unto  you,  It  is  easier  for  a 
camel  to  go  through  the  eye  of  a needle,  than  for  a rich  man 
to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Mk.  4 : 19  And  the  cares  of  this  world,  and  the  deceitful- 
ness of  riches,  and  the  lusts  of  other  things  entering  in,  choke 
the  word,  and  it  becometh  unfruitful. 

1 Tim.  6 : 8 And  having  food  and  raiment,  let  us  be  there- 
with content.  9 But  they  that  will  be  rich,  fall  into  tempta- 
tion, and  a snare,  and  into  many  foolish  and  hurtful  lusts, 
which  drown  men  in  destruction  and  perdition.  10  For  the 
love  of  money  is  the  root  of  all  evil : which  while  some  covet- 
ed after,  they  have  erred  from  the  faith,  and  pierced  them- 
selves through  with  many  sorrows.  11  But  thou,  O man  of 
God,  flee  these  things ; and  follow  after  righteousness. 

2 Tim.  4 : 10  For  Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having  loved 
this  present  world. 

526.  Riches  not  to  be  eagerly  sought. 

Pr.  23 : 4 Labor  not  to  be  rich : cease  from  thine  own  wis- 
dom. 

28:20  A faithful  man  shall  abound  with  blessings : but  he 
that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich  shall  not  be  innocent.  22  He 
that  hasteth  to  be  rich  hath  an  evil  eye,  and  considereth  not 
that  poverty  shall  come  upon  him. 

Is.  5:8  Wo  unto  them  that  join  house  to  house,  that  lay 

487 


526 


RICHES. 


Not  to  be  eagerly  sought. 

field  to  field,  till  there  be  no  place,  that  they  may  be  placed 
alone  in  the  midst  of  the  earth  ! 

Mat.  6 : 19  Lay  $ot  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth, 
where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal : 20  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  21  For  where  your 
treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also.  24  No  man  can 
serve  two  masters : for  either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love 
the  other ; or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and  despise  the 
other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon.  25  Therefore  ? 
say  unto  you,  Take  no  thought  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat 
or  what  ye  shall  drink ; nor  yet  for  your  body,  what  ye  shal 
put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat,  and  the  body  thar 
raiment?  32  (For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles  seek- 
for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of  all 
these  things.  33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and 
his  righteousness,  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 
34  Take  therefore  no  thought  for  the  morrow : for  the  morrow 
shall  take  thought  for  the  things  of  itself.  Sufficient  unto  the 
day  is  the  evil  thereof. 

Mk.  8 : 36  For  what  shall  it  profit  a man,  if  he  shall  gain  the 
whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul  ? 37  Or  what  shall  a 

man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ? 

Lk.  6:24  But  wo  unto  you  that  are  rich!  for  ye  have  re- 
ceived your  consolation.  25  Wo  unto  you  that  are  full ! for 
ye  shall  hunger. 

12:19  And  I will  say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  hast  much  goods 
laid  up  for  many  years ; take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and  be 
merry.  20  But  God  said  unto  him,  Thou  fool,  this  night  thy 
soul  shall  be  required  of  thee : then  whose  shall  those  things 
be  which  thou  hast  provided?  21  So  is  he  that  layeth  up 
treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  toward  God.  33  Sell  that 
ye  have,  and  give  alms : provide  yourselves  bags  which  wax 
not  old,  a treasure  in  the  heavens  that  faileth  not,  where  no 
thief  approacheth,  neither  moth  corrupteth.  34  For  where  your 
treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 

21:34  And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  at  any  time  your 
hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeiting  and  drunkenness,  and 
cares  of  this  life,  and  so  that  day  come  upon  you  unawares. 

Jn.  6 : 27  Labor  not  for  the  meat  which  perisheth,  but  for 
488 


RICHES. 


52  7 


Vain  and  transitory. 

that  meat  which  endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the  Son 
of  man  shall  give  unto  you:  for  him  hath  God  the  Father 
sealed. 

Rom.  13 : 14  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make 
not  provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

Col.  3 : 2 Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not  on  things 
on  the  earth. 

2 Pet.  2 : 14  Having  eyes  full  of  adultery,  and  that  cannot 
cease  from  sin ; beguiling  unstable  souls : a heart  they  have 
exercised  with  covetous  practices ; cursed  children  : 15  Which 
have  forsaken  the  right  way,  and  are  gone  astray,  following 
the  way  of  Balaam  the  son  of  Bosor,  who  loved  the  wages  of 
unrighteousness ; 16  But  was  rebuked  for  his  iniquity : the 
dumb  ass,  speaking  with  man’s  voice,  forbade  the  madness  of 
the  prophet. 

527.  Riches  vain  and  transitory. 

Pr.  23 : 5 Wilt  thou  set  thine  eyes  upon  that  which  is  not? 
for  riches  certainly  make  themselves  wings ; they  fly  away  as 
an  eagle  toward  heaven. 

Ec.  1 : 2 Vanity  of  vanities,  saith  the  Preacher,  vanity  of 
vanities ; all  is  vanity.  14  I have  seen  all  the  works  that  are 
done  under  the  sun  ; and  behold,  all  is  vanity  and  vexation  of 
spirit. 

2:41  made  me  great  works ; I builded  me  houses ; I planted 
me  vineyards : 5 I made  me  gardens  and  orchards,  and  I 
planted  trees  in  them  of  all  kind  of  fruits : 6 I made  me  pools 
of  water,  to  water  therewith  the  wood  that  bringeth  forth  trees  : 
7 I got  me  servants  and  maidens,  and  had  servants  born  in  my 
house ; also  I had  great  possessions  of  great  and  small  cattle 
above  all  that  were  in  Jerusalem  before  me  ; 8 I gathered  me 
also  silver  and  gold,  and  the  peculiar  treasure  of  kings,  and  of 
the  provinces : I gat  me  men-singers  and  women-singers,  and 
the  delights  of  the  sons  of  men,  as  musical  instruments,  and 
that  of  all  sorts.  9 So  I was  great,  and  increased  more  than 
all  that  were  before  me  in  Jerusalem  : also  my  wisdom  re- 
mained with  me.  10  And  whatsoever  mine  eyes  desired  I kept 
not  from  them,  I withheld  not  my  heart  from  any  joy;  for  my 
heart  rejoiced  in  all  my  labor : and  this  was  my  portion  of  all 
my  labor.  11  Then  I looked  on  all  the  works  that  my  hands 
had  wrought,  and  on  the  labor  that  I had  labored  to  do : and 

489 


528,  529 


RICHES RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Proper  Use  of  Riches. — Righteousness  and  Honesty  required. 

behold,  all  was  vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit,  and  there  was  no 
profit  under  the  sun.  17  Therefore  I hated  life  ; because  the 
work  that  is  wrought  under  the  sun  is  grievous  unto  me  : for 
all  is  vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit.  18  Yea,  I hated  all  my 
labor  which  I had  taken  under  the  sun : because  I should  leave 
it  unto  the  man  that  shall  be  after  me.  19  And  who  know- 
eth  whether  he  shall  be  a wise  man  or  a fool  ? yet  shall  he  have 
rule  over  all  my  labor  wherein  I have  labored,  and  wherein  I 
have  shewed  myself  wise  under  the  sun.  This  is  also  vanity. 

[See  133.] 

528.  Proper  use  of  riches. 

1 Tim.  6 : 17  Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world  that 
they  be  not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain  riches,  but  in 
the  living  God,  who  giveth  us  richly  all  things  to  enjoy ; 
18  That  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in  good  works,  ready 
to  distribute,  willing  to  communicate ; 19  Laying  up  in  store 
for  themselves  a good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that 
they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life.  [See  Liberality,  364.] 

RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

529.  Righteousness , truth ) and  honesty  in  spiritual  and  tem- 
poral things  required. 

Lev.  19  : 36  Just  balances,  just  weights,  a just  ephah,  and  a 
just  hin  shall  ye  have : I am  the  Lord  your  God,  which 
brought  you  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

Dt.  6 : 18  And  thou  shalt  do  that  which  is  right  and  good  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord  : that  it  may  be  well  with  thee. 

16  : 20  That  which  is  altogether  just  shalt  thou  follow,  that 
thou  mayest  live,  and  inherit  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

Ps.  51:6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 
and  in  the  hidden  pari  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Pr.  21:3  To  do  justice  and  judgment  is  more  acceptable  to 
the  Lord  than  sacrifice. 

Is.  56 : 1 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Keep  ye  judgment,  and  do 
justice : for  my  salvation  is  near  to  come,  and  my  righteous- 
ness to  be  revealed . 

Mic.  6 : 8 He  hath  shewed  thee,  O man,  what  is  good  ; and 
what  doth  the  Lord  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to 
ove  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God  ? 

490 


RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


530 


Rewarded,  or  “ Gain  of  Godliness.” 

Zee.  7 : 9 Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying,  Exe- 
cute true  judgment,  and  shew  mercy  and  compassions  every 
man  to  his  brother : 10  And  oppress  not  the  widow,  nor  the 
fatherless,  the  stranger,  nor  the  poor  ; and  let  none  of  you  ima- 
gine evil  against  his  brother  in  your  heart. 

Rom.  13:7  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues : tribute  to 
whom  tribute  is  due  ; custom  to  whom  custom  ; fear  to  whom 
fear ; honor  to  whom  honor.  8 Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but 
to  love  one  another : for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled 
the  law. 

Ep.  6 : 14  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about 
with  truth,  and  having  on  the  breast-plate  of  righteousness. 

1 Tim.  6:  11  But  thou,  O man  of  God,  flee  these  things  5 
and  follow  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience, 
meekness. 

Tit.  2:11  For  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodli- 
ness, and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and 
godly,  in  this  present  world. 

530.  Righteousness  and  honesty  rewarded,  or  the  u gain  of 
godliness 

2 Ch.  16  : 9 For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  run  to  and  fro  through- 
out the  whole  earth,  to  shew  himself  strong  in  the  behalf  of 
them  whose  heart  is  perfect  toward  him. 

Ps.  4 : 3 But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  himself. 

5:12  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; with  favor 
wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a shield. 

15 : 1 Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? who  shall 
dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 2 He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and 
worketh  righteousness,  and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 
3 He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth  evil  to  his 
neighbor,  nor  taketh  up  a reproach  against  his  neighbor. 
5 He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor  taketh  re- 
ward against  the  innocent.  He  that  doeth  these  things  shall 
never  be  moved. 

37  : 3 Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good  ; so  shalt  thou  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed.  9 For  evil  doers 
shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall 
inherit  the  earth.  10  For  yet  a little  while,  and  the  wicked 

491 


530 


RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Rewarded,  or  “ Gain  of  Godliness  ” 

shall  not  he : yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and 
it  shall  not  he.  17  For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken  : 
but  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous.  18  The  Lord  know- 
eth  the  days  of  the  upright : and  their  inheritance  shall  be  for 
ever.  19  They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time  : and  in 
the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied.  20  But  the  wicked 
shall  perish,  and  the  enemies  of  the  Lord  shall  he  as  the  fat  of 
lambs : they  shall  consume  ; into  smoke  shall  they  consume 
away.  25  I have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; yet  have  1 
not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread. 
26  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth,  and  his  seed  is  blessed. 
27—40. 

Ps.  58  : 11  So  that  a man  shall  say,  Verily  there  is  a reward 
for  the  righteous  : verily  he  is  a God  that  judgeth  in  the  earth. 

84:  11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a sun  and  shield:  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  glory  ; no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
them  that  walk  uprightly. 

92 : 12  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree : he 
shall  grow  like  a cedar  in  Lebanon.  13  Those  that  be  planted 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our 
God.  14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age  ; they 
shall  be  fat  and  flourishing;  15  To  shew  that  the  Lord  is  up- 
right. 

97 : 11  Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for  the 
upright  in  heart. 

112  : 1 Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth 
the  Lord,  that  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 
2 His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth : the  generation  of  the 
upright  shall  be  blessed.  3 Wealth  and  riches  shall  he  in  his 
house : and  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever.  4 Unto  the 
upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness.  5 — 10. 

Pr.  3 : 3 Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee : bind  them 
about  thy  neck  ; write  them  upon  the  table  of  thy  heart : 4 So 
shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding  in  the  sight  of 
God  and  man.  31  Envy  thou  not  the  oppressor,  and  choose 
none  of  his  ways.  32  For  the  froward  is  abomination  to  the 
Lord  : but  his  secret  is  with  the  righteous.  33  The  curse  of 
the  Lord  is  in  the  house  of  the  wicked:  but  he  blesseth  the 
habitation  of  the  just.  34  Surely  he  scorneth  the  scorners : 
but  he  giveth  grace  unto  the  lowly.  35  The  wise  shall  inherit 
glory:  but  shame  shall  be  the  promotion  of  fools. 

492 


RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


530 


Rewarded,  or  “Gain  of  Godliness. 

10 : 2 Treasures  of  wickedness  profit  nothing : but  right- 
eousness delivereth  from  death.  3 The  Lord  will  not  suffer 
the  soul  of  the  righteous  to  famish  : but  he  casteth  away  the 
substance  of  the  wicked.  6 Blessings  are  upon  the  head  of 
the  just : but  violence  covereih  the  mouth  of  the  wicked. 
7 The  memory  of  the  just  is  blessed : but  the  name  of  the 
wicked  shall  rot.  9 He  that  walketh  uprightly  walketh  surely; 
but  he  that  perverteth  his  ways  shall  be  known.  25  As  the 
whirlwind  passeth,  so  is  the  wicked  no  more:  but  the  righteous 
is  an  everlasting  foundation.  29  The  way  of  the  Lord  is 
strength  to  the  upright:  but  destruction  shall  be  to  the  workers 
of  iniquity.  30  The  righteous  shall  never  be  removed : but 
the  wicked  shall  not  inhabit  the  earth. 

11 : 17  The  merciful  man  doeth  good  to  his  own  soul : but 
he  that  is  cruel  troubleth  his  own  flesh.  18  The  wicked 
worketh  a deceitful  work : but  to  him  that  soweth  righteous- 
ness shall  be  a sure  reward.  19  As  righteousness  tendeth  to 
life : so  he  that  pursueth  evil  pursueth  it  to  his  own  death. 

20  They  that  are  of  a fro  ward  heart  are  abomination  to  the 
Lord  : but  such  as  are  upright  in  their  way  are  his  delight. 

21  Though  hand  join  in  hand,  the  wicked  shall  not  be  unpun- 
ished : but  the  seed  of  the  righteous  shall  be  delivered.  31  Be- 
hold, the  righteous  shall  be  recompensed  in  the  earth : much 
more  the  wicked  and  the  sinner. 

13:6  Righteousness  keepeth  him  that  is  upright  in  the 
way:  but  wickedness  overthroweth  the  sinner.  21  Evil  pur- 
sueih  sinners  : but  to  the  righteous  good  shall  be  repaid.  22  A 
good  man  leave th  an  inheritance  to  his  children’s  children : 
and  the  wealth  of  the  sinner  is  laid  up  for  the  just. 

14 : 30  A sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh  : but  envy  the 
rottenness  of  the  bones.  34  Righteousness  exalteth  a nation : 
but  sin  is  a reproach  to  any  people. 

16  : 8 Better  is  a little  with  righteousness,  than  great  reve- 
nues without  right. 

20:7  The  just  man  walketh  in  his  integrity : his  children 
are  blessed  after  him. 

21 : 21  He  that  followeth  after  righteousness  and  mercy, 
findeth  life,  righteousness,  and  honor. 

28:18  Whoso  walketh  uprightly  shall  be  saved  ; but  he  that 
is  perverse  in  his  ways  shall  fall  at  once. 

Is.  32 : 17  And  the  work  of  righteousness  shall  be  peace ; 

42  493 


530 


RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Rewarded,  or  “ Gain  of  Godliness.” 

and  the  effect  of  righteousness,  quietness  and  assurance  for 
ever. 

Is.  33  : 15  He  that  walketh  righteously,  and  speaketh  upright- 
ly ; he  that  despiseth  the  gain  of  oppressions,  that  shaketh  his 
hands  from  holding  of  bribes,  that  stoppeth  his  ears  from  hear- 
ing of  blood,  and  shutteth  his  eyes  from  seeing  evil ; 16  He 
shall  dwell  on  high  : his  place  of  defence  shall  he  the  munitions 
of  rocks  : bread  shall  be  given  him  ; his  waters  shall  he  sure. 

58:6  Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I have  chosen  ? to  loose  the 
bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and  to  let 
the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 7 Is  it 

not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that  thou  bring  the 
poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ?*when  thou  seest  the  naked, 
that  thou  cover  him  ; and  that  thou  hide  not  thyself  from  thine 
own  flesh  ? 8 Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  morn- 

ing, and  thy  health  shall  spring  forth  speedily:  and  thy  right- 
eousness shall  go  before  thee ; the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be 
thy  rere-ward.  9 Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall  an- 
swer ; thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say,  Here  I am.  If  thou 
take  away  from  the  midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the  putting  forth 
of  the  finger,  and  speaking  vanity.  10 — 12. 

Dan.  3 : 18  But  if  not,  be  it  known  unto  thee,  O king,  that 
we  will  not  serve  thy  gods,  nor  worship  the  golden  image  which 
thou  hast  set  up.  30  Then  the  king  promoted  Shadrach, 
Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  in  the  province  of  Babylon. 

Mat.  5 : 6 Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  aftei 
righteousness:  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

6 : 33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  o.f  God,  and  his  right 
eousness,  and  all- these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

1 Tim.  4 : 8 For  bodily  exercise  profiteth  little : but  godli- 
ness is  profitable  unto  all  things,  having  promise  of  the  life 
that  now  is,  and  of  that  which  is  to  come.  9 This  is  a faithful 
saying,  and  worthy  of  all  acceptation. 

6 : 6 But  godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain. 

1 Pet.  3 : 10  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days, 
let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they 
speak  no  guile:  11  Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good:  let 
him  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it.  12  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord 
are  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers : 
but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil.  13  And 
who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  followers  of  that  which 
494 


RIGHTS  OF  MAN. 


531 


Common  Rights. 

is  good  ? 14  But  and  if  ye  suffer  for  righteousness’  sake,  hap- 

py are  ye . [See  275.] 

RIGHTS  OF  MAN. 

531.  Common  rights  of  man. 

1.  A right  to  liberty  and  justice. 

Ex.  21 : 16  And  he  that  stealeth  a man,  and  selleth  him,  or 
if  he  be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Is.  10:1  Wo  unto  them  that  decree  unrighteous  decrees, 
and  that  write  grievousness  which  they  have  prescribed;  2 To 
turn  aside  the  needy  from  judgment,  and  to  take  away  the 
right  from  the  poor  of  my  people. 

Lam.  3 : 35  To  turn  aside  the  right  of  a man  before  the 
face  of  the  Most  High,  36  To  subvert  a man  in  his  cause,  the 
Lord  approveth  not. 

Am.  5:12  For  I know  your  manifold  transgressions  ana 
your  mighty  sins : they  afflict  the  just,  they  take  a bribe,  and 
they  turn  aside  the  poor  in  the  gate  from  their  right . 

2.  A right  to  inquire  freely , and  to  form  and  express  opinions. 

Lk.  12 : 57  Yea,  and  why  even  of  yourselves  judge  ye  not 
what  is  right  ? 

Jn.  5:  39  Search  the  scriptures;  for  in  them  ye  think  ye 
have  eternal  life  : and  they  are  they  which  testify  of  me. 

1 Cor.  10 : 29  Conscience,  I say,  not  thine  own,  but  of  the 
other : for  why  is  my  liberty  judged  of  another  marts  con- 
science? 

1 Th.  5 : 21  Prove  all  things;  hold  fast  that  which  is  good. 

1 Jn.  4 : 1 Beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit,  but  try  the  spir- 
its whether  they  are  of  God:  because  many  false  prophets 
are  gone  out  into  the  world. 

3.  A right  to  pursue  mental  culture. 

Pr.  4 : 13  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ; let  her  not  go : 
keep  her ; for  she  is  thy  life. 

19 : 2 Also,  that  the  soul  he  without  knowledge,  it  is  not 
good. 

23 : 23  Buy  the  truth,  and  sell  it  not ; also  wisdom,  and  in- 
struction, and  understanding. 

Lk.  11:52  Wo  unto  you,  lawyers ! for  ye  have  taken  away 
the  key  of  knowledge  : ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  ana  them 
that  were  entering  in  ye  hindered. 


495 


532 


ROBBERY. 


Forbidden  and  denounced. 

4.  To  enjoy  the  fruits  of  our  own  industry. 

Ec.  3 : 22  Wherefore  I perceive  that  there  is  nothing  better, 
than  that  a man  should  rejoice  in  his  own  works ; for  that  is 
his  portion  : for  who  shall  bring  him  to  see  what  shall  be  af- 
ter him  ? 

5 : 18  Behold  that  which  I have  seen : it  is  good  and  comely 
for  one  to  eat  and  to  drink,  and  to  enjoy  the  good  of  all  his  la- 
bor that  he  taketli  under  the  sun  all  the  days  of  his  life,  which 
God  giveth  him  : for  it  is  his  portion. 

5.  A right  to  our  own  wives  and  children. 

Ec.  9:9  Live  joyfully  with  the  wife  whom  thou  lovest  all 
the  days  of  the  life  of  thy  vanity,  which  he  hath  given  thee 
under  the  sun,  all  the  days  of  thy  vanity : for  that  is  thy  por- 
tion in  this  life,  and  in  thy  labor  which  thou  takest  under  the 
sun. 

Mat.  19 : 6 Wherefore  they  are  no  more  twain,  but  one  flesh. 
What  therefore  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not  man  put 
asunder. 

Ep.  6:4  And,  ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to 
wrath:  but  bring  them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of 
the  Lord. 


ROBBERY. 

532.  Robbery  forbidden  and  denounced. 

Lev.  19 : 13  Thou  shalt  not  defraud  thy  neighbor,  neither 
rob  him : the  wages  of  him  that  is  hired  shall  not  abide  with 
thee  all  night  until  the  morning. 

Pr.  21 : 7 The  robbery  of  the  wicked  shall  destroy  them ; 
because  they  refuse  to  do  judgment. 

22  : 22  Rob  not  the  poor,  because  he  is  poor : neither  op- 
press the  afflicted  in  the  gate : 23  For  the  Lord  will  plead 
their  cause,  and  spoil  the  soul  of  those  that  spoiled  them. 

28  : 24  Whoso  robbeth  his  father  or  his  mother,  and  saith, 
It  is  no  transgression  ; the  same  is  the  companion  of  a de- 
stroyer. 

Is.  61:8  For  I the  Lord  love  judgment,  I hate  robbery  for 
burnt-offering ; and  I will  direct  their  work  in  truth,  and  I will 
make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  them. 

Ezk.  22:29  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression, 
and  exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the  poor  and  needy  • 
yea,  they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrongfully.  30  And  I 
496 


SABBATH. 


533,  534 


When  instituted — Enjoined. 

sour  At  lor  a man  among  them,  that  should  make  up  the  hedge, 
and  itand  in  the  gap  before  me  for  the  land,  that  I should  not 
destroy  it : but  I found  none.  31  Therefore,  have  I poured 
out  mine  indignation  upon  them  ; I have  consumed  them  with 
th^  fire  of  my  wrath:  their  own  way  have  I recompensed 
upon  their  heads,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

SABBATH. 

533.  Instituted  in  Paradise. 

Gen.  2 : 1 Thus  the  heavens  and  the  earth  were  finished, 
and  all  the  host  of  them.  2 And  on  the  seventh  day  God 
ended  his  work  which  he  had  made ; and  he  rested  on  the 
seventh  day  from  all  his  work  which  he  had  made.  3 And 
God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified  it:  because  that 
in  it  he  had  rested  from  all  his  work  which  God  created  and 
made. 

Ex.  20:  11  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  zs,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day : wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  sabbath-day,  and  hal- 
lowed it. 

534.  Sabbath  enjoined  and  recognised  in  the  Decalogue , and 
other  pails  of  the  Old  Testament . 

Ex.  20 : 8 Remember  the  sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy. 
9 Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  : 10  But  the 
seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Dt.  5 : 14  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord 
thy  God. 

Neh.  13 : 15  In  those  days  saw  I in  Judah  some  treading 
wine-presses  on  the  sabbath,  and  bringing  in  sheaves,  and 
lading  asses ; as  also  wine,  grapes,  and  figs,  and  all  manner  of 
burdens,  which  they  brought  into  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath-day : 
and  I testified  against  them  in  the  day  wherein  they  sold  vic- 
tuals. 16  There  dwelt  men  of  Tyre  also  therein,  which  brought 
fish,  and  all  manner  of  ware,  and  sold  on  the  sabbath  unto  the 
children  of  Judah,  and  in  Jerusalem.  17  Then  I contended 
with  the  nobles  of  Judah,  and  said  unto  them,  What  evil  thing 
is  this  that  ye  do,  and  profane  the  sabbath-day?  18  Did  not 
your  fathers  thus,  and  did  not  our  God  bring  all  this  evil  upon 
us,  and  upon  this  city  ? yet  ye  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel 
by  profaning  the  sabbath. 

Ezk.  44  : 24  And  in  controversy  they  shall  stand  in  judg- 
42*  497 


535 


SABBATH. 


Recognised  by  Christ. 

ment;  and  they  shall  judge  it  according  to  my  judgments : 
and  they  shall  keep  my  laws  and  my  statutes  in  all  mine  as- 
semblies ; and  they  shall  hallow  my  sabbaths. 

535.  Sabbath  recognised , and  its  proper  works  of  mercy  as- 
serted by  Christ , the  “ Lord  of  the  Sabbath” 

Mat.  12  : 1 At  that  time  Jesus  went  on  the  sabbath-day 
through  the  corn,  and  his  disciples  were  an  hungered,  and  be- 
gan to  pluck  the  ears  of  corn,  and  to  eat.  2 But  when  the 
Pharisees  saw  it , they  said  unto  him,  Behold,  thy  disciples  do 
that  which  is  not  lawful  to  do  upon  the  sabbath-day.  3 But 
he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  not  read  what  David  did  when  he 
was  an  hungered,  and  they  that  were  with  him ; 4 How  he 
entered  into  the  house  of  God,  and  did  eat  the  shew-bread, 
which  was  not  lawful  for  him  to  eat,  neither  for  them  which 
were  with  him,  but  only  for  the  priests  ? 5 Or  have  ye  not  read 
in  the  law  how  that  on  the  sabbath-days  the  priests  in  the  tem- 
ple profane  the  sabbath,  and  are  blameless?  11  And  he  said 
unto  them,  What  man  shall  there  be  among  you,  that  shall 
have  one  sheep,  and  if  it  fall  into  a pit  on  the  sabbath-day, 
will  he  not  lay  hold  on  it,  and  lift  it  out  ? 12  How  much  then 
is  a man  better  than  a sheep  ? Wherefore  it  is  lawful  to  do 
well  on  the  sabbath-days.  13  Then  saith  he  to  the  man, 
Stretch  forth  thine  hand.  And  he  stretched  it  forth ; and  it 
was  restored  whole,  like  as  the  other.  Mk.  2 : 23 — 28.  Lk. 
6 : 1—10. 

24 : 20  But  pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  in  the  winter, 
neither  on  the  sabbath-day. 

Mk  2 : 27  And  he  said  unto  them,  The  sabbath  was  made 
for  man,  and  not  man  for  the  sabbath : 28  Therefore,  the  Son 
of  man  is  Lord  also  of  the  sabbath. 

3 : 4 And  he  saith  unto  them,  Is  it  lawful  to  do  good  on  the 
sabbath-days,  or  to  do  evil  ? to  save  life,  or  to  kill  ? but  they 
held  their  peace. 

Lk.  13:  11  And  behold,  there  was  a woman  which  had  a 
spirit  of  infirmity  eighteen  years,  and  was  bowed  together,  and 
could  in  no  wise  lift  up  herself  12  And  when  Jesus  saw  her, 
he  called  her  to  him , and  said  unto  her,  Woman,  thou  art 
loosed  from  thine  infirmity.  13  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  her: 
and  immediately  she  was  made  straight,  and  glorified  God. 
14  And  the  ruler  of  the  synagogue  answered  with  indignalion, 
498 


SABBATH. 


536 


Appropriate  Duties  of. 

because  that  Jesus  had  healed  on  the  sabbath-day,  and  said 
unto  the  people.  There  are  six  days  in  which  men  ought  to 
work : in  them  therefore  come  and  be  healed,  and  not  on  the 
sabbath-day.  15  The  Lord  then  answered  him,  and  said, 
Thou  hypocrite,  doth  not  each  one  of  you  on  the  sabbath  loose 
his  ox  or  his  ass  from  the  stall,  and  lead  him  away  to  watering  ? 
16  And  ought  not  this  woman,  being  a daughter  of  Abraham, 
whom  Satan  hath  bound,  lo,  these  eighteen  years,  be  loosed 
from  this  bond  on  the  sabbath-day?  17  And  when  he  had 
said  these  things,  all  his  adversaries  were  ashamed. 

23 : 55  And  the  women  also,  which  came  with  him  from 
Galilee,  followed  after,  and  beheld  the  sepulchre,  and  how  his 
body  was  laid.  56  And  they  returned,  and  prepared  spices 
and  ointments ; and  rested  the  sabbath-day,  according  to  the 
commandment. 

Jn.  5 : 8 Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Rise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and 
walk.  9 And  immediately  the  man  was  made  whole,  and  took 
up  his  bed,  and  walked : and  on  the  same  day  was  the  sab- 
bath. 10  The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him  that  was  cured, 
It  is  the  sabbath-day ; it  is  not  lawful  for  thee  to  carry  thy  bed. 
16  And  therefore  did  the  Jews  persecute  Jesus,  and  sought  to 
slay  him,  because  he  had  done  these  things  on  the  sabbath- 
day.  17  But  Jesus  answered  them,  My  Father  worketh  hith- 
erto, and  I work. 

536.  Appropriate  duties  of  the  Sabbath. 

Lev.  19:  30  Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary : I am  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  46  : 3 Likewise  the  people  of  the  land  shall  worship  at 
the  door  of  this  gate  before  the  Lord  in  the  sabbaths  and  in  the 
new-moons. 

Mk.  6 : 2 And  when  the  sabbath-day  was  come,  he  [Christ"] 
began  to  teach  in  the  synagogue  : and  many  hearing  him  were 
astonished,  saying,  From  whence  hath  this  man  these  things  ? 
and  what  wisdom  is  this  which  is  given  unto  him,  that  even 
such  mighty  works  are  wrought  by  his  hands  ? 

Lk.  4 : 16  And  he  came  to  Nazareth,  where  he  had  been 
brought  up : and,  as  his  custom  was,  he  went  into  the  syna- 
gogue on  the  sabbath-day,  and  stood  up  for  to  read.  31  And 
came  down  to  Capernaum,  a city  of  Galilee,  and  taught  them 
on  the  sabbath-days. 


499 


537 


SABBATH. 


To  be  kept  Holy. 

Lk.  13 : 10  And  he  was  teaching  in  one  of  the  synagogues  on 
the  sabbath. 

Ac.  13:14  But  when  they  departed  from  Perga,  they  came 
to  Antioch  in  Pisidia,  and  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the  sab- 
bath-day, and  sat  down.  15  And  after  the  reading  of  the  law 
and  the  prophets,  the  rulers  of  the  synagogue  sent  unto  them, 
saying,  Ye  men  and  brethren,  if  ye  have  any  word  of  exhorta- 
tion for  the  people,  say  on.  16  Then  Paul  stood  up,  and  beck- 
oning with  his  hand,  said,  Men  of  Israel,  and  ye  that  fear  God, 
give  audience.  42  And  when  the  Jews  were  gone  out  of  the 
synagogue,  the  Gentiles  besought  that  these  words  might  be 
preached  to  them  the  next  sabbath.  44  And  the  next  sab- 
bath-day  came  almost  the  whole  city  together  to  hear  the  word 
of  God. 

15  : 21  For  Moses  of  old  time  hath  in  every  city  them  that 
preach  him,  being  read  in  the  synagogues  every  sabbath-day. 

17  : 2 And  Paul,  as  his  manner  was,  went  in  unto  them,  and 
three  sabbath-days  reasoned  with  them  out  of  the  scriptures. 

18  : 4 And  he  [Paul]  reasoned  in  the  synagogue  every  sab- 
bath, and  persuaded  the  Jews  and  the  Greeks. 

1 Cor.  16  : 2 Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every  one  of 
you  lay  by  him  in  store,  as  God  hath  prospered  him,  that  there 
be  no  gatherings  when  I come. 

Heb.  10 : 25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  ourselves  to 
gether,  as  the  manner  of  some  is  ; but  exhorting  one  another ; 
and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approaching. 

Is.  66  : 23.  Ps.  84  : 1—10,  and  132  : 7. 

537.  Sabbath  to  be  kept  holy , or  works  that  may  not  be  done . 

Ex.  16 : 23  And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is  that  which  the 
Lord  hath  said,  To-morrow  is  the  rest  of  the  holy  sabbath 
unto  the  Lord  : bake  that  which  ye  will  bake  to-day , and 
seethe  that  ye  will  seethe ; and  that  which  remaineth  over, 
lay  up  for  you  to  be  kept  until  the  morning.  24  And  they  laid  it 
up  till  the  morning,  as  Moses  bade : and  it  did  not  stink,  nei- 
ther was  there  any  worm  therein.  25  And  Moses  said,  Eat 
that  to-day  ; for  to-day  is  a sabbath  unto  the  Lord  ; to-day  ye 
shall  not  find  it  in  the  field.  26  Six  days  ye  shall  gather  it; 
but  on  the  seventh  day,  which  is  the  sabbath,  in  it  there  shall 
be  none.  27  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  there  went  out  some  of 
the  people  on  the  seventh  day  for  to  gather,  and  they  found 
500 


SABBATH. 


537 


To  be  kept  Holy. 

none.  28  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  How  long  refuse 
ye  to  keep  my  commandments  and  my  laws?  29  See,  for 
that  the  Lord  hath  given  you  the  sabbath,  therefore  he  giveth 
you  on  the  sixth  day  the  bread  of  two  days:  abide  ye  every 
man  in  his  place,  let  no  man  go  out  of  his  place  on  the  sev- 
enth day.  30  So  the  people  rested  on  the  seventh  day. 

20 : 8 Remember  the  sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy.  9 Six 
days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work : 10  But  the  sev- 
enth day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God : in  it  thou  shalt 
not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy 
man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy 
stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates:  11  For  in  six  days  the  Lord 
made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  zs,  and 
rested  the  seventh  day : wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  sab- 
bath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 

23 : 12  Six  days  thou  shalt  do  thy  work,  and  on  the  seventh 
day  thou  shalt  rest : that  thine  ox  and  thine  ass  may  rest,  and 
the  son  of  thy  handmaid,  and  the  stranger,  may  be  refreshed. 

31 : 13  Speak  thou  also  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying, 
V erily  my  sabbaths  ye  shall  keep : for  it  is  a sign  between  me  and 
you  throughout  your  generations ; that  ye  may  know  that  I am 
the  Lord  that  doth  sanctify  you.  14  Ye  shall  keep  the  sabbath 
therefore  : for  it  is  holy  unto  you.  Every  one  that  defileth  it 
shall  surely  be  put  to  death : for  whosoever  doeth  any  work 
therein,  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  among  his  people. 
15  Six  days  may  work  be  done,  but  in  the  seventh  is  the  sab- 
bath of  rest,  holy  to  the  Lord  : whosoever  doeth  any  work  in 
the  sabbath-day  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death.  16  Where- 
fore the  children  of  Israel  shall  keep  the  sabbath,  to  observe 
the  sabbath  throughout  their  generations,  for  a perpetual  cov- 
enant. 17  It  is  a sign  between  me  and  the  children  of  Israel 
forever:  form  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth, 
and  on  the  seventh  day  he  rested  and  was  refreshed. 

34 : 21  Six  days  thou  shalt  work,  but  on  the  seventh  day 
thou  shalt  rest : in  earing-time  and  in  harvest  thou  shalt 
rest. 

35:3  Ye  shall  kindle  no  fire  throughout  your  habitations 
upon  the  sabbath-day. 

Lev.  23  : 3 Six  days  shall  work  be  done ; but  the  seventh  day 
is  the  sabbath  of  rest,  an  holy  convocation : ye  shall  do  no  work 
therein:  it  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  in  all  your  dwellings. 

501 


538 


SABBATH. 


Rewards  to  Sabbath-keepers. 

Lev.  26:2  Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary  : I am  the  Lord. 

Dt.  5 : 12  Keep  the  sabbath-day  to  sanctify  it,  as  the  Lord 
thy  God  hath  commanded  thee.  13  Six  days  thou  shalt  labor, 
and  do  all  thy  work ; 14  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of 
the  Lord  thy  God : in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor 
thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  nor  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid- 
servant, nor  thine  ox,  nor  thine  ass,  nor  any  of  thy  cattle,  nor 
thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates;  that  thy  man-servant 
and  thy  maid-servant  may  rest  as  well  as  thou.  15  And  re- 
member that  thou  wast  a servant  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and 
that  the  Lord  thy  God  brought  thee  out  thence  through  a 
mighty  hand  and  by  a stretched-out  arm : therefore  the  Lord 
thy  God  commanded  thee  to  keep  the  sabbath-day. 

Jer.  17  : 21  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Take  heed  to  yourselves, 
and  bear  no  burden  on  the  sabbath-day,  nor  bring  it  in  by  the 
gates  of  Jerusalem  ; 22  Neither  carry  forth  a burden  out  of 
your  houses  on  the  sabbath-day,  neither  do  ye  any  work,  but 
hallow  ye  the  sabbath-day,  as  I commanded  your  fathers.  27. 

Mat.  24 : 20  But  pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  in  the  win- 
ter, neither  on  the  sabbath-day. 

Lk.  23  : 56  And  they  returned,  and  prepared  spices  and  oint- 
ments; and  rested  the  sabbath-day,  according  to  the  com- 
mandment. 

538.  Rewards  to  sabbath-keepers . 

Is.  56  : 2 Blessed  is  the  man  that  doeth  this,  and  the  son  of 
man  that  layeth  hold  on  it ; that  keepeth  the  sabbath  from  pol- 
luting it,  and  keepeth  his  hand  from  doing  any  evil.  6 Also 
the  sons  of  the  stranger,  that  join  themselves  to  the  Lord,  to 
serve  him,  and  to  love  the  name  of  the  Lord,  to  be  his  ser- 
vants, every  one  that  keepeth  the  sabbath  from  polluting  it, 
and  taketh  hold  of  my  covenant;  7 Even  them  will  I bring  to 
my  holy  mountain,  and  make  them  joyful  in  my  house  of 
prayer : their  burnt-offerings  and  their  sacrifices  shall  be  ac- 
cepted upon  mine  altar ; for  my  house  shall  be  called  a house 
of  prayer  for  all  people. 

58  : 13  If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  from  the  sabbath,  from 
doing  thy  pleasure  on  my  holy  day ; and  call  the  sabbath  a 
delight,  the  holy  of  the  Lord,  honorable;  and  shalt  honor  him, 
aot  doing  thine  own  ways,  nor  finding  thine  own  pleasure,  nor 
502 


SABBATH. 


539 


Punishment  of  Sabbath-breakers. 


speaking  thine  own  words:  14  Then  shalt  thou  delight  thyself 
in  the  Lord;  and  I will  cause  thee  to  ride  upon  the  high 
places  of  the  earth,  and  feed  thee  with  the  heritage  of  Jacob 
thy  father : for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

Jer.  17  : 24  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  diligently  hear- 
ken unto  me,  saith  the  Lord,  to  bring  in  no  burden  through 
the  gates  of  this  city  on  the  sabbath-day,  but  hallow  the  sab- 
bath-day,  to  do  no  work  therein  ; 25  Then  shall  there  enter 
inti)  the  gates  of  this  city  kings  and  princes  sitting  upon  the 
throne  of  David,  riding  in  chariots  and  on  horses,  they  and 
their  princes,  the  men  of  Judah,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jeru- 
salem : and  this  city  shall  remain  for  ever. 

539.  Punishment  of  sabbath-breakers. 

Ex.  35  : 2 Six  days  shall  work  be  done,  but  on  the  seventh 
day  there  shall  be  to  you  a holy  day,  a sabbath  of  rest  to  the 
Lord  : whosoever  doeth  work  therein  shall  be  put  to  death. 

Num.  15 : 32  And  while  the  children  of  Israel  were  in  the 
wilderness,  they  found  a man  that  gathered  sticks  upon  the 
sabbath-day.  35  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  The  man 
shall  be  surely  put  to  death : all  the  congregation  shall  stone 
him  with  stones  without  the  camp.  36  And  all  the  congrega- 
tion brought  him  without  the  camp,  and  stoned  him  with 
stones,  and  he  died ; as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

Jer.  17 : 27  But  if  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  me  to  hallow  the 
sabbath-day,  and  not  to  bear  a burden,  even  entering  in  at  the 
gates  of  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath-day;  then  will  I kindle  a 
fire  in  the  gates  thereof  and  it  shall  devour  the  palaces  of  Je- 
rusalem, and  it  shall  not  be  quenched. 

Ezk.  20 : 15  Yet  also  I lifted  up  my  hand  unto  them  in  the 
wilderness,  that  I would  not  bring  them  into  the  land  which  I 
had  given  them , flowing  with  milk  and  honey,  which  is  the 
glory  of  all  lands ; 16  Because  they  despised  my  judgments, 
and  walked  not  in  my  statutes,  but  polluted  my  sabbaths : for 
their  heart  went  after  their  idols.  20  And  hallow  my  sab- 
baths ; and  they  shall  be  a sign  between  me  and  you,  that  ye 
may  know  that  I am  the  Lord  your  God.  21  Notwithstand- 
ing, the  children  rebelled  against  me : they  walked  not  in  my 
statutes,  neither  kept  my  judgments  to  do  them,  which  if  a 
man  do,  he  shall  even  live  in  them : they  polluted  my  sab- 
baths : then  I said,  I would  pour  out  my  fury  upon  them,  to 
accomplish  my  anger*  against  them  in  the  wilderness. 

503 


540,  541 


SABEATII SAINTS. 


Sabbath  the  First  Day  of  the  Week.— Saints  differ  run  Others. 

Ezk.  22 : 26  Her  priests  have  violated  my  law,  and  have  profa- 
ned mine  holy  things : they  have  put  no  difference  between  the 
holy  and  profane,  neither  have  they  shewed  difference  between 
the  unclean  and  the  clean,  and  have  hid  their  eyes  from  my 
sabbaths,  and  I am  profaned  among  them.  31  Therefore, 
have  I poured  out  mine  indignation  upon  them  ; I have  consu 
med  them  with  the  fire  of  my  wrath : their  own  way  have  1 
recompensed  upon  their  heads,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

540.  Th  e first  day  ofi  the  week  distinguished  and  observed  af- 
ter the  resurrection  of  Christ . 

Mk.  16  : 9 Now,  when  Jesus  was  risen  early,  tl  first  day  of 
the  week,  he  appeared  first  to  Mary  Magdalene,  o^t  of  whom 
he  had  cast  seven  devils.  Ps.  118  : 24. 

Jn.  20 : 19  Then  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  uie  first 
day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples 
were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in 
the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  Mk.  16 : 9. 
Mat.  28  : 1,  8,  9. 

Ac.  20  : 7 And  upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  dis- 
ciples came  together  to  break  bread,  Paul  preached  unto  them, 
(ready  to  depart  on  the  morrow)  and  continued  his  speech  un- 
til midnight. 

1 Cor.  16:2  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every  one  of 
you  lay  by  him  in  store,  as  God  hath  prospered  him,  that  there 
be  no  gatherings  when  I come. 

Rev.  1 : 10  I was  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lord’s  day,  and  heard 
behind*3me  a great  voice,  as  of  a trumpet. 

SAINTS. 

541.  Saints  radically  differ  from  sinners . 

Ps.  1:2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ; and  in 
his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night.  4 The  ungodly  are 
not  so  : but  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Pr.  29 : 27  An  unjust  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  just ; 
and  he  that  is  upright  in  the  way  is  abomination  to  the  -wicked. 

Is.  5:20  Wo  unto  them  that  call  evil  good,  and  good  evil ; 
that  put  darkness  for  light,  and  light  for  darkness ; that  put 
bitter  for  sweet,  and  sweet  for  bitter ! 

Jer.  15:19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  If  thou  return, 
then  will  I bring  thee  again,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  me ! 

504 


SAINTS. 


542 


Opposite  Appellations  of  Saints  and  Sinners. 

and  if  thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be 
as  my  mouth : let  them  return  unto  thee  ; but  return  not  thou 
unto  them. 

Ezk.  44:23  And  they  shall  teach  my  people  the  difference 
between  the  holy  and  .profane,  and  cause  them  to  discern  be- 
tween the  unclean  and  the  clean. 

Ac.  8 : 21  Thou  hast  neither  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter : for 
thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of  God. 

2 Cor.  5 : 17  Therefore,  if  any  man  he  in  Christ,  he  is  a new 
creature  : old  things  are  passed  away,  behold,  all  things  are 
become  new. 

6:14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  unbelievers : 
for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  unrighteousness  ? 
and  what  communion  hath  light  with  darkness  ? 

Tit.  2 : 14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works. 

1 Pet.  2 : 9 But  ye  are  a chosen  generation,  a royal  priest- 
hood, an  holy  nation,  a peculiar  people ; that  ye  should  shew 
forth  tiie  praises  of  him  who  hath  called  you  out  of  darkness 
into  his  marvellous  light. 

1 Jn.  5 : 19  And  we  know  that  we  are  of  God,  and  the  whole 
world  lieth  in  wickedness.  [See  497.] 

542.  Opposite  appellations  applied  to  saints  and  sinners. 

1.  The  godly  and  the  ungodly. 

Ps.  1 : 1 Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful.  4 The  ungodly  are  not  so  : but 
are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away.  5 Therefore 
the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the 
congregation  of  the  righteous. 

2.  The  just  and  the  unjust. 

Pr.  29 : 27  An  unjust  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  just ; 
and  he  that  is  upright  in  the  way?s  abomination  to  the  wicked. 

Mat.  5:45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 
wh:ch  is  in  heaven : for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil 
ana  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  un- 
just. 

13 : 49  So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of  the  world : the  angels 
shall  come  forth,  and  sever  the  wicked  from  among  the  just. 

2 Pet.  2 : 7 And  delivered  just  Lot,  vexed  with  the  filthy 

43  505 


542 


SAINTS. 


Opposite  Appellations  of  Saints  and  Sinners. 

conversation  of  the  wicked  : 8 (For  that  righteous  man  dwell- 
ing among  them,  in  seeing  and  hearing,  vexed  his  righteous 
soul  from  day  to  day  with  their  unlawful  deeds  ;)  9 The 
Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptations, 
and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be 
punished. 

3.  The  righteous  and  the  wicked. 

Gen.  7 : 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Noah,  Come  thou  and  all 
thy  house  into  the  ark : for  thee  have  I seen  righteous  before 
me  in  this  generation. 

Ps.  34 : 15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous, 
and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

37:16  A little  that  a righteous  man  hath  is  better  than  the 
riches  of  many  wicked.  17  For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall 
be  broken : but  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous.  18  The 
Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright : and  their  inheritance 
shall  be  for  ever.  20  But  the  wicked  shall  perish,  and  the 
enemies  of  the  Lord  shall  he  as  the  fat  of  lambs  : they  shall 
consume  ; into  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

Pr.  25  : 26  A righteous  man  falling  down  before  the  wicked 
is  as  a troubled  fountain,  and  a corrupt  spring. 

29  : 27  An  unjust  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  just ; and  he 
that  is  upright  in  the  way  is  abomination  to  the  wicked. 

Mai.  3 : 16  Then  they  that  feared  the  Lord  spake  often  one 
to  another:  and  the  Lord  hearkened,  and  heard  it;  and  a 
book  of  remembrance  was  written  before  him  for  them  that 
feared  the  Lord,  and  that  thought  upon  his  name.  17  And 
they  shall  be  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that  day  when 
I make  up  my  jewels ; and  I will  spare  them,  as  a man  spareth 
his  own  son  that  serveth  him.  18  Then  shall  ye  return  and 
discern  between  the  righteous  and  the  wicked,  between  him 
that  serveth  God  and  him  that  serveth  him  not. 

4.  Friends  of  God  and  enemies  of  God. 

Is.  1 : 24  Therefore  saith  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
mighty  One  of  Israel,  Ah,  I will  ease  me  of  mine  adversaries, 
and  avenge  me  of  mine  enemies. 

Jam.  2:23  And  the  scripture  was  fulfilled,  which  saith, 
Abraham  believed  God,  and  it  was  imputed  unto  him  for 
righteousness : and  he  was  called  the  Friend  of  God. 

5.  Without  guile , and  hypocrites. 

Mat,  23:27  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites  i 
506 


SAINTS. 


542 


Opposite  Appellations  of  Saints  and  Sinners. 

for  ye  are  like  unto  whited  sepulchres,  which  indeed  appear 
beautiful  outward,  but  are  within  full  of  dead  men's  bones,  and 
of  all  uncleanness. 

Jn.  1 147  Jesus  saw  Nathanael  coming  to  him,  and  saith  of 
him,  Behold  an  Israelite  indeed,  in  whom  is  no  guile ! 

6.  Believers  and  unbelievers . 

Ac.  5 : 14  And  believers  were  the  more  added  to  the  Lord, 
multitudes  both  of  men  and  women. 

2 Cor.  6:14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  unbe- 
lievers : for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  unrigh- 
teousness ? and  what  communion  hath  light  with  darkness  ? 

7.  Sheep,  and  wolves  or  serpents. 

Mat.  23  : 33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can  ye 
escape  the  damnation  of  hell? 

25  : 33  And  he  shall  set  the  sheep  on  his  right  hand,  but  the 
goats  on  the  left. 

Jn.  10:14  I am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep , and 
am  known  of  mine. 

Ac.  20 : 29  For  I know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall 
grievous  wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock. 

8.  Children  of  God , and  children  of  the  devil. 

Mat.  13 : 38  The  field  is  the  world  ; the  good  seed  are  the 
children  of  the  kingdom  ; but  the  tares  are  the  children  of  the 
wicked  one . 

Jn.  8 : 44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of 
your  father  ye  will  do  : he  was  a murderer  from  the  beginning, 
and  abode  not  in  the  truth ; because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own  : for  he  is  a 
liar,  and  the  father  of  it. 

Ac.  13  : 10  And  said,  O full  of  all  sub  til  ty,  and  all  mischief, 
thou  child  of  the  devil,  thou  enemy  of  all  righteousness,  wilt 
thou  not  cease  to  pervert  the  right  ways  of  the  Lord  ? 

Rom.  8 : 16  The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit, 
that  we  are  the  children  of  God : 17  And  if  children,  then 
heirs  : heirs  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be  that 
we  suffer  with  Turn,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together. 

1 Jn.  3 : 10  In  this  the  children  of  God  are  manifest,  and  the 
children  of  the  devil : whosoever  doeth  not  righteousness  is 
not  of  God,  neither  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother. 

5 : 2 By  this  we  know  that  we  love  the  children  of  God, 
when  we  love  God,  and  keep  his  commandments. 

50? 


543 


SAINTS. 


Characteristics  of. 

9.  Children  of  obedience  and  children  of  disobedience. 

Ep.  2 : 1 And  you  hath  he  quickened , who  were  dead  in 
trespasses  and  sins ; 2 Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  ac- 
cording to  the  course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of 
the  power  of  the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children 
of  disobedience. 

5 : 6 Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain  words  : for  because 
of  these  things  cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of 
disobedience. 

1 Pet.  1:14  As  obedient  children,  not  fashioning  yourselves 
according  to  the  former  lusts  in  your  ignorance. 

10.  Children  of  light , and  children  of  darkness. 

Is.  42  : 18  Hear,  ye  deaf;  and  look,  ye  blind,  that  ye  may  see. 

Lk.  16:8  And  the  lord  commended  the  unjust  steward,  be- 
cause he  had  done  wisely : for  the  children  of  this  world  are 
in  their  generation  wiser  than  the  children  of  light. 

1 Th.  5:5  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  light,  and  the  children 
of  the  day : we  are  not  of  the  night,  nor  of  darkness. 

11.  Children  of  the  kingdom  and  children  of  wrath. 

Mat.  13 : 33  The  field  is  the  world ; the  good  seed  are  the 
children  of  the  kingdom ; but  the  tares  are  the  children  of  the 
wicked  one. 

Ep.  2 : 3 Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation  in 
times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of  the 
flesh  and  of  the  mind ; and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others. 

PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  REAL  SAINTS. 

543.  Saints  love , hope,  and  delight  in  God>  and  have  fellow- 
ship and  communion  with  him. 

Ex.  15 : 2 The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  he  is  be- 
come my  salvation  ; he  is  my  God,  and  I will  prepare  him  an 
habitation ; my  father’s  God,  and  1 will  exalt  him. 

1 S.  2 : 1 And  Hannah  prayed,  and  said,  My  heart  rejoiceth 
in  the  Lord,  mine  horn  is  exalted  in  the  Lord  ; my  mouth  is 
enlarged  over  mine  enemies ; because  I rejoice  in  thy  salva- 
tion. 

Ps.  16  : 5 The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and 
of  my  cup  : thou  maintainest  my  lot.  8 I have  set  the  Lord 
always  before  me : because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I shall  no"! 
be  moved. 

18 : 2 The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my  de 
508 


SAINTS. 


543 


Characteristics  of. 

liverer  ; my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I will  trust ; my  buck- 
ler, and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  o.nd  my  high  tower. 

34  : 2 My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  : the  hum- 
ble shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

38:  15  For  in  thee,  O Lord,  do  I hope:  thou  wilt  hear,  O 
Lord  my  God.  21  Forsake  me  not,  O Lord:  O my  God,  be 
not  far  from  me. 

39 : 7 And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I for?  my  hope  is  in  thee. 

42 : 1 As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks,  so  panteth 
my  soul  after  thee,  O God.  2, My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for 
the  living  God : when  shall  I come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

43  : 4 Then  will  I go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy : yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I praise  thee,  O God 
my  God. 

51:11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  ; and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

63 : 1 O God,  thou  art  my  God ; early  will  I seek  thee  : my 
soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a dry  and 
thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is  ; 2 To  see  thy  power  and  thy 
glory,  so  as  I have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary.  8 My  soul  fol- 
loweth  hard  after  thee  : thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

73  : 25  Whom  have  I in  heaven  hut  thee  ? and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I desire  besides  thee.  26  My  flesh  and  my 
heart  faileth : but  God  is  the  strength  of  my  heart,  and  my 
portion  for  ever. 

119:57  Thou  art  my  portion,  O Lord:  I have  said  that  I 
would  keep  thy  words. 

Is.  12 : 2 Behold,  God  is  my  salvation  ; I will  trust,  and  not 
be  afraid:  for  the  Lord  JEHOVAH  is  my  strength  and  my 
song ; he  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

26 : 8 Yea,  in  the  way  of  thy  judgments,  O Lord,  have  we 
waited  for  thee ; the  desire  of  our  soul  is  to  thy  name,  and  to 
the  remembrance  of  thee.  9 With  my  soul  have  I desired 
thee  in  the  night ; yea,  with  my  spirit  within  me  will  I seek 
thee  early. 

61 : 10  I will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be 
joyful  in  my  God. 

Lam.  3 : 24  The  Lord  is  my  portion,  saith  my  soul ; there- 
fore will  1 hope  in  him. 

Hab.  3 : 17  Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither 
shall  fruit  be  in  the  vines  ; the  labor  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and 
43*  509 


544 


SAINTS. 


Characteristics  of. 

the  fields  shall  yield  no  meat ; the  flock  shall  be  cut  off  from 
the  fold,  and  there  shall  he  no  herd  in  the  stalls : 18  Yet  I will 
rejoice  in  the  Lord,  I will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation. 

Rom.  5 : 2 By  whom  also  we  have  access  by  faith  into  this 
grace  wherein  we  stand,  and  rejoice  in  hope  of  the  glory  of  God. 

1 Cor.  1 : 9 God  is  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called  unto 
the  fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

1 Jn.  1 : 3 That  which  we  have  seen  and  heard  declare  we 
unto  you,  that  ye  also  may  have  fellowship  with  us:  and  truly 
our  fellowship  is  with  the  Father,  and  with  his  Son  Jesus  Christ. 

544.  Samts  love  and  obey  God's  law , and  delight  in  all  his 
truth . 

Ps.  1 : 2 But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ; and  in 
his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

119:20  My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing  that  it  hath  unto 
thy  judgments  at  all  times.  24  Thy  testimonies  also  are  my 
delight,  and  my  counsellors.  42  So  shall  I have  wherewith 
to  answer  him  that  reproacheth  me : for  I trust  in  thy  word. 
49  Remember  the  word  unto  thy  servant,  upon  which  thou 
hast  caused  me  to  hope.  74  They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad 
when  they  see  me ; because  I have  hoped  in  thy  word.  97  O 
how  love  I thy  law  ! it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day.  103  How 
sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste  ! yea , sweeter  than  honey 
to  my  mouth.  Ill  Thy  testimonials  have  I taken  as  an  her- 
.tage  for  ever:  for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 
127  Therefore  I love  thy  commandments  above  gold ; yea, 
above  fine  gold.  128  Therefore  1 esteem  all  thy  precepts  con- 
cerning all  things  to  he  right ; and  I hate  every  false  way. 
131  I opened  my  mouth,  and  panted:  for  I longed  for  thy  com- 
mandments. 136  Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes,  be- 
cause they  keep  not  thy  law.  140  Thy  word  is  very  pure  : 
therefore  thy  servant  loveth  it.  143  Trouble  and  anguish 
have  taken  hold  on  me:  yet  thy  commandments  are  my  de- 
lights. 158  I beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved;  be- 
cause they  kept  not  thy  word.  159  Consider  how  I love  thy 
precepts : quicken  me,  O Lord,  according  to  thy  loving-kind- 
ness. 162  I rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great 
spoil.  163  I hate  and  abhor  lying : hut  thy  law  do  I love. 
167  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies ; and  I love  them  ex- 
ceedingly. 

Jer.  15  : 16  Thy  words  were  found,  and  I did  eat  them  ; and 
510 


SAINTS. 


545,  546 


Characteristics  of. 

thy  word  was  unto  me  the  joy  and  rejoicing  of  mine  heart : for 
I am  called  by  thy  name,  O Lord  God  of  hosts. 

Rom.  7 : 22  For  I delight  in  the  law  of  God,  after  the  inward 
man. 

545.  Real  saints  are  honest . 

1 S.  12 : 1 And  Samuel  said  unto  all  Israel.  Behold,  I have 
hearkened  unto  your  voice  in  all  that  ye  said  unto  me,  and 
have  made  a king  over  you.  3 Behold,  here  I am : witness 
against  me  before  the  Lord,  and  before  his  anointed ; whose 
ox  have  I taken  ? or  whose  ass  have  I taken  ? or  whom  have 
I defrauded  ? whom  have  I oppressed  ? or  of  whose  hand  have 
I received  any  bribe  to  blind  mine  eyes  therewith  ? and  I will 
restore  it  you.  4 And  they  said,  Thou  hast  not  defrauded  us, 
nor  oppressed  us,  neither  hast  thou  taken  aught  of  any  man’s 
hand. 

Jn.  1 : 47  Jesus  saw  Nathanael  coming  to  him,  and  saith  of 
him,  Behold  an  Israelite  indeed,  in  whom  is  no  guile  ! 

2 Cor.  1 : 12  For  our  rejoicing  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our 
conscience,  that  in  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  not  with 
fleshly  wisdom,  but  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  have  had  our  con- 
versation in  the  world,  and  more  abundantly  to  you-ward. 

4 : 1 Therefore,  seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we  have  re- 
ceived mercy,  we  faint  not;  2 But  have  renounced  the  hidden 
things  of  dishonesty ; not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor  handling 
the  word  of  God  deceitfully ; but,  by  manifestation  of  the  truth, 
commending  ourselves  to  every  man’s  conscience  in  the  sight 
of  God. 

546.  Saints  have  a meek , gentle , forbearing , and  forgiving 
spirit. 

Mat.  10 : 16  Behold,  I send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves : be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves. 

1 Cor.  4 : 12  And  labor,  working  with  our  own  hands.  Be- 
ing reviled,  we  bless ; being  persecuted,  we  suffer  it : 13  Being 
defamed,  we  entreat. 

13:4  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity  envieth 
not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up,  7 Beareth 
all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth 
all  things. 

Gal.  5 : 22  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love  joy,  peace,  long- 

511 


547,  548 


SAINTS. 


Characteristics  of. 

suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temper- 
ance : against  such  there  is  no  law. 

Col.  3:12  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  be- 
loved, bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind,  meek- 
ness, long-suffering ; 13  Forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiv- 
ing one  another,  if  any  man  have  a quarrel  against  any : even 
as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 

Heb.  10  : 34  For  ye  had  compassion  of  me  in  my  bonds,  and 
took  joyfully  the  spoiling  of  your  goods,  knowing  in  yourselves 
that  ye  have  in  heaven  a better  and  an  enduring  substance. 

Jam.  5 : 6 Ye  have  condemned  and  killed  the  just ; and  he 
doth  not  resist  you. 

547.  Saints  are  self-denying  and  benevolent . 

Job  29:  12  Because  I delivered  the  poor  that  cried,  and  the 
fatherless,  and  him  that  had  none  to  help  him.  13  The  bless- 
ing of  him  that  was  ready  to  perish  came  upon  me : and  I 
caused  the  widow’s  heart  to  sing  for  joy. 

Lk.  18 : 28  Then  Peter  said,  Lo,  we  have  left  all,  and  fol- 
lowed thee. 

Ac.  2 : 44  And  all  that  believed  were  together,  and  had  all 
things  common  ; 45  And  sold  their  possessions  and  goods,  and 
parted  them  to  all  men,  as  every  man  had  need. 

4 : 32  And  the  multitude  of  them  that  believed  were  of  one 
heart,  and  of  one  soul : neither  said  any  of  them  that  aught  of 
the  things  which  he  possessed  was  his  own ; but  they  had  all 
things  common.  34  Neither  was  there  any  among  them  that 
lacked : for  as  many  as  were  possessors  of  lands  or  houses  sold 
them,  and  brought  the  prices  of  the  things  that  were  sold, 
35  And  laid  them  down  at  the  apostles’  feet : and  distribution 
was  made  unto  every  man  according  as  he  had  need. 

548.  Saints  feel  their  unworthiness , and  desire  to  learn  their 
guilt. 

Gen.  32 : 10  I am  not  worthy  of  the  least  of  all  the  mercies, 
and  of  all  the  truth,  which  thou  hast  shewed  unto  thy  servant. 

Job  13 : 23  How  many  are  mine  iniquities  and  sins  ? make 
me  to  know  my  transgression  and  my  sin. 

40  : 4 Behold,  I am  vile  ; what  shall  I answer  thee  ? I will 
lay  my  hand  upon  my  mouth. 

Ps.  26 : 2 Examine  me,  O Lord,  and  prove  me ; try  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 

512 


SAINTS. 


549,  550 


Characteristics  of. 

38 : 4 For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head : as  an 
heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me. 

51 : 3 For  I acknowledge  my  transgressions : and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

1 15  : 1 Not  unto  us,  O Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name 
give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth’s  sake. 

139 : 23  Search  me,  O God,  and  know  my  heart : try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts  : 24  And  see  if  there  he  any  wicked  way  in 
me,  and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Mat.  8 : 8 The  centurion  answered  and  said,  Lord,  I am  not 
worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under  my  roof:  but  speak  the 
word  only,  and  my  servant  shall  be  healed. 

25 : 37  Then  shall  the  righteous  answer  him,  saying.  Lord, 
when  saw  we  thee  an  hungered,  and  fed  thee  ? or  thirsty,  and 
gave  thee  drink  ? 38  When  saw  we  thee  a stranger,  and  took 

thee  in  ? or  naked,  and  clothed  thee  ? 39  Or  when  saw  we  thee 
sick,  or  in  prison,  and  came  unto  thee  ? 

Rom.  7 : 24  O wretched  man  that  I am ! who  shall  deliver 
me  from  the  body  of  this  death  ? 

1 Cor.  15  : 9 For  I am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  that  am  not 
meet  to  be  called  an  apostle,  because  I persecuted  the  church 
of  God.  10  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I am  what  I am. 

Ep.  3 : 8 Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints, 
is  this  grace  given,  that  I should  preach  among  the  Gentiles 
the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ. 

Rev.  2:21  know  thy  works,  and  thy  labor,  and  thy  pa- 
tience, and  how  thou  canst  not  bear  them  which  are  evil ; and 
thou  hast  tried  them  which  say  they  are  apostles,  and  are  not ; 
and  hast  found  them  liars. 

549.  Saints  believe  in  Christ , and  live  by  faith  in  him. 

Gal.  2 : 20  I am  crucified  with  Christ : nevertheless,  I live ; 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me : and  the  life  which  I now 
live  in  the  flesh,  I live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

1 Pet.  1 : 8 Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love ; in  whom, 
though  now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  and  full  of  glory. 

550.  Saints  delight  in  devout  meditation  and  prayer. 

Ps.  1:2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ; and  in 
his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 


513 


551 


SAINTS. 


Characteristics  of. 

Ps.  16 : 8 I have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me : because 
he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I shall  not  be  moved. 

55  : 16  As  for  me,  I will  call  upon  God : and  the  Lord  shall 
save  me. 

63  : 5 My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness  ; 
and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips  : 6 When  I re- 
member thee  upon  my  bed,  and  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night 
watches. 

77  : 11  I will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  : surely  I will 
remember  thy  wonders  of  old.  12  I will  meditate  also  of  all 
thy  work,  and  talk  of  thy  doings. 

119  : 23  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me  : but  thy 
servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statutes.  24  Thy  testimonies  also 
are  my  delight,  and  my  counsellors.  48  My  hands  also  will  I 
lift  up  unto  thy  commandments,  which  I have  loved  ; and  I 
will  meditate  in  thy  statutes.  97  O how  love  I thy  law ! it  is 
my  meditation  all  the  day.  99  I have  more  understanding 
than  all  my  teachers  : for  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 
148  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  mg/i^-watches,  that  I might  medi- 
tate in  thy  word. 

143 : 5 I remember  the  days  of  old,  I meditate  on  all  thy 
works ; I muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands.  6 I stretch  forth 
my  hands  unto  thee  : my  soul  thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a thirsty 
land. 

Dan.  6 : 10  Now  when  Daniel  knew  that  the  writing  was 
signed,  he  went  into  his  house  5 and  his  windows  being  open 
in  his  chamber  toward  Jerusalem,  he  kneeled  upon  his  knees 
three  times  a day,  and  prayed,  and  gave  thanks  before  his 
God,  as  he  did  aforetime. 

551.  Saints  have  peculiar  internal  peace. 

Ps.  119:165  Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy  law: 
and  nothing  shall  offend  them. 

Jn.  14:27  Peace  1 leave  with  you,  my  peace  I give  unto 
you  : not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I unto  you.  Let  not  your 
heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be  afraid. 

Rom.  15 : 13  Now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and 
peace  in  believing,  that  ye  may  abound  in  hope,  through  the 
power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Gal.  5 : 22  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith. 

514 


SAINTS. 


552—554 


Characteristics  of— No  reason  to  boast — How  numerous  1 

Ph.  4 : 7 And  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through  Christ 
Jesus. 

552.  Saints  make  progress  in  knowledge  and  holiness. 

Ps.  92 : 12  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree : 
he  shall  grow  like  a cedar  in  Lebanon.  13  Those  that  be 
planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of 
our  God.  14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ; they 
shall  be  fat  and  flourishing. 

Pr.  4 : 18  But  the  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light,  that 
shineth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day. 

2 Cor.  4:16  For  which  cause  we  faint  not ; but  though  our 
outward  man  perish,  yet  the  inward  man  is  renewed  day  by 
day. 

2 Th.  1 : 3 We  are  bound  to  thank  God  always  for  you, 
brethren,  as  it  is  meet,  because  that  your  faith  groweth  exceed- 
ingly,  and  the  charity  of  every  one  of  you  all  toward  each 
other  aboundeth. 

[Fbr  God's  delight  in  the  saints , and  favorable  regard , see 
433  and  491.] 

553.  Saints  cannot  boast  as  better  by  nature  than  others. 

Rom.  3 : 27  Where  is  boasting  then  ? It  is  excluded.  By 

what  law?  of  works?  Nay  ; but  by  the  law  of  faith. 

1 Cor.  4:7  For  who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  another ? 
and  what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst  not  receive  ? now  if  thou 
didst  receive  it,  why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou  had  not  re- 
ceived it  ? 

Ep.  2 : 1 And  you  hath  he  quickened , who  were  dead  in  tres- 
passes and  sins ; 2 Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according 
to  the  course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power 
of  the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of  diso- 
bedience : 3 Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation 
in  times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of 
the  flesh  and  of  the  mind  ; and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others.  8 For  by  grace  are  ye  saved,  through 
faith  ; and  that  not  of  yourselves  : it  is  the  gift  of  God. 

554.  Real  saints  have  been  comparatively  few. 

Gen.  7 : 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Noah,  Come  thou  and 
all  thy  house  into  the  ark : for  thee  have  I seen  righteous  be- 
fore me  in  this  generation.  Gen.  6:11,  12. 


515 


555,  556 


SAINTS SELF-DECEPTION. 


Self-deception  common. 

Gen.  18  : 32  And  he  said.  Oh,  let  not  the  Lord  be  angry 
and  I will  speak  yet  but  this  once : Peradventure  ten  shall  be 
found  there.  And  he  said,  I will  not  destroy  it  for  ten’s  sake. 

Nuin.  14 : 23  Surely  they  shall  not  see  the  land  which  I 
sware  unto  their  fathers,  neither  shall  any  of  them  that  pro- 
voked me  see  it : 24  But  my  servant  Caleb,  because  he  had 
another  spirit  with  him,  and  hath  followed  me  fully,  him  will  I 
bring  into  the  land  wherein  to  he  went ; and  his  seed  shall  pos- 
sess it. 

Mat.  7 : 14  Because,  strait  is  the  gate,  and  narrow  is  the 
way,  which  leadeth  unto  life,  and  few  there  be  that  find  it. 

20 : 16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for  many 
be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

Lk.  12  : 32  Fear  not,  little  flock  ; for  it  is  your  Father’s  good 
pleasure  to  give  you  the  kingdom. 

13  : 23  Then  said  one  unto  him,  Lord,  are  there  few  that  be 
saved  7 And  he  said  unto  them,  24  Strive  to  enter  in  at  the 
strait  gate : for  many,  I say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  in, 
and  shall  not  be  able. 

18  : 8 I tell  you  that  he  will  avenge  them  speedily.  Never- 
theless, when  the  Son  of  man  cometh,  shall  he  find  faith  on 
the  earth  7 

2 Tim.  1 : 15  This  thou  knowest,  that  all  they  which  are  in 
Asia  be  turned  away  from  me ; of  whom  are  Phygellus  and 
Hermogenes. 

555.  Will  saints  be  numerous  ? 

Rev.  7 : 9 After  this  I beheld,  and  lo,  a great  multitude! 
which  no  man  could  number,  of  all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and 
people,  and  tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before  the 
Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands. 

[See  Millennium,  387.] 

SELF-DECEPTION. 

556.  Self-deception  common. 

Pr.  16 : 25  There  is  a way  that  seemeth  right  unto  a man, 
but  the  end  thereof  are  the  ways  of  death. 

30:12  There  is  a generation  that  are  pure  in  their  own  eyes, 
and  yet  is  not  washed  from  their  filthiness. 

Mat.  7 : 22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  7 and  in  thy  name  have 
516 


SENSUALITY. 


557 


Forbidden  and  reproved. 

cast  out  devils  ? and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  ? 
23  And  then  will  I profess  unto  them,  I never  knew  you  : de- 
part from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 

2 Th.  2:11  And  for  this  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong 
delusion,  that  they  should  believe  a lie : 12  That  they  all 
might  be  damned  who  believed  not  the  truth,  but  had  pleasure 
in  unrighteousness.  [See  356,  and  524.] 

SENSUALITY. 

557.  Sensual  indulgences  forbidden  and  reproved . 

Is.  5 : 11  Wo  unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning, 
that  they  may  follow  strong  drink ; that  continue  until  night, 
till  wine  inflame  them  ! 12  And  the  harp,  and  the  viol,  the 

tabret,  and  pipe,  and  wine,  are  in  their  feasts  : but  they  regard 
not  the  work  of  the  Lord,  neither  consider  the  operation  of 
his  hands.  13  Therefore  my  people  are  gone  into  captivity, 
because  they  have  no  knowledge. 

Am.  6 : 3 Ye  that  put  far  away  the  evil  day,  and  cause  the 
seat  of  violence  to  come  near ; 4 That  lie  upon  beds  of  ivory, 
and  stretch  themselves  upon  their  couches,  and  eat  the  lambs 
out  of  the  flock,  and  the  calves  out  of  the  midst  of  the  stall ; 
5 That  chant  to  the  sound  of  the  viol,  and  invent  to  themselves 
instruments  of  music,  like  David  ; 6 That  drink  wine  in  bowls, 
and  anoint  themselves  with  the  chief  ointments  : but  they  are 
not  grieved  for  the  affliction  of  Joseph.  7 Therefore,  now 
shall  they  go  captive  with  the  first  that  go  captive,  and  the 
banquet  of  them  that  stretched  themselves  shall  be  removed. 

Rom.  6 : 12  Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body, 
that  ye  should  obey  it  in  the  lusts  thereof. 

13  : 13  Let  us  walk  ^honestly,  as  in  the  day:  not  in  rioting 
and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness,  not  in 
strife  and  envying.  14  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  make  not  provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof 

2 Cor.  7 : 1 Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  beloved, 
let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and  spirit, 
perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 

Gal.  5 : 19  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
are  these:  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness, 
20  Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath, 
strife,  seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
"evellings,  and  such  like : of  the  which  I tell  you  before,  as  I have 

44  517 


558 


SERVITUDE. 


Patriarchal  Servants. 

also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things  shall 
not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Tit.  2 : 11  For  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodli- 
ness, and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and 
godly,  in  this  present  world. 

1 Pet.  2:11  Dearly  beloved,  I beseech  you , as  strangers 
and  pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the 
soul. 

1 Jn.  2 : 15  Love  not  the  world,  neither  the  things  that  are  in 
the  world.  If  any  man  love  the  world,  the  love  of  the  Father 
is  not  in  him.  16  For  all  that  is  in  the  world,  the  lust  of  the 
flesh,  and  the  lust  of  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life,  is  not  of 
the  Father,  but  is  of  the  world. 

Jam.  4 : 4 Ye  adulterers  and  adulteresses,  know  ye  not  that 
the  friendship  of  the  world  is  enmity  with  God?  whosoever 
therefore  will  be  a friend  of  the  world  is  the  enemy  of  God. 

[See  Depravity,  No.  162.] 

SERVITUDE. 

558.  Patriarchal  servants. 

Gen.  14 : 14  And  when  Abram  heard  that  his  brother  was 
taken  captive,  he  armed  his  trained  servants , born  in  his  own 
house,  three  hundred  and  eighteen,  and  pursued  them  unto 

Dan. 

17 : 12  And  he  that  is  eight  days  old  shall  be  circumcised 
among  you,  every  man-child  in  your  generations,  he  that  is 
born  in  the  house,  or  bought  with  money  of  any  stranger 
which  is  not  of  thy  seed. 

24:2  And  Abraham  said  unto  his  eldest  servant  of  his 
house,  that  ruled  over  all  that  he  had,  Put,  I pray  thee,  thy 
hand  under  my  thigh : 3 And  I will  make  thee  swear  by  the 
Lord,  the  God  of  heaven,  and  the  God  of  the  earth,  that  thou 
shalt  not  take  a wife  unto  my  son  of  the  daughters  of  the 
Canaanites  among  whom  I dwell : 4 But  thou  shalt  go  unto 
my  country,  and  to  my  kindred,  and  take  a wife  unto  my  son 
Isaac.  10  And  the  servant  took  ten  camels,  of  the  camels  of 
his  master,  and  departed  ; (for  all  the  goods  of  his  master  were 
in  his  hand,)  and  he  arose,  and  went  to  Mesopotamia,  unto  the 
city  of  Nahor. 

Job  1:3  His  substance  also  was  seven  thousand  sheep,  and 
518 


SERVITUDE. 


559 


Jewish  Servants. 


three  thousand  camels,  and  five  hundred  yoke  of  oxen,  and  five 
hundred  she-asses,  and  a very  great  household  ; so  that  this 
man  was  the  greatest  of  all  the  men  of  the  east. 

31 : 13  If  I did  despise  the  cause  of  my  man-servant  or  of  my 
maid-servant,  when  they  contended  with  me ; 14  What  then 
shall  I do  when  God  riseth  up  ? and  when  he  visiteth,  what 
shall  I answer  him  ? 

NATURE,  EXTENT,  AND  REGULATIONS  OF  BOND-SERVICE  UNDER 
THE  MOSAIC  CODE. 

559.  Jewish  servants . 

Ex.  21:1  Now  these  are  the  judgments  which  thou  shalt 
set  before  them.  2 If  thou  buy  an  Hebrew  servant,  six  years 
he  shall  serve : and  in  the  seventh  he  shall  go  out  free  for 
nothing.  3 If  he  came  in  by  himself,  he  shall  go  out  by  him- 
self: if  he  were  married,  then  his  wife  shall  go  out  with  him. 
4 If  his  master  have  given  him  a wife,  and  she  have  borne 
him  sons  or  daughters,  the  wife  and  her  children  shall  be  her 
master’s,  and  he  shall  go  out  by  himself.  5 And  if  the  servant 
shall  plainly  say,  I love  my  master,  my  wife,  and  my  children ; 
I will  not  go  out  free : 6 Then  his  master  shall  bring  him  unto 
the  judges : he  shall  also  bring  him  to  the  door,  or  unto  the 
door-post;  and  his  master  shall  bore  his  ear  through  with  an 
awl ; and  he  shall  serve  him  for  ever. 

Lev.  25 : 39  And  if  thy  brother  that  clwelleth  by  thee  be 
waxen  poor,  and  be  sold  unto  thee ; thou  shalt  not  compel  him 
to  serve  as  a bond-servant : 40  But  as  an  hired  servant,  and 
as  a sojourner  he  shall  be  with  thee,  and  shall  serve  thee  unto 
the  year  of  jubilee : 41  And  then  shall  he  depart  from  thee, 
both  he  and  his  children  with  him,  and  shall  return  unto  his 
own  family,  and  unto  the  possession  of  his  fathers  shall  he  re- 
turn. 42  For  they  are  my  servants  which  I brought  forth  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt;  they  shall  not  be  sold  as  bond-men. 
43  Thou  shalt  not  rule  over  him  with  rigor,  but  shalt  fear  thy 
God. 

Dt.  15 : 12  And  if  thy  brother,  an  Hebrew  man,  or  an  He- 
brew woman,  be  sold  unto  thee,  and  serve  thee  six  years ; then 
in  the  seventh  year  thou  shalt  let  him  go  free  from  thee. 
13  And  when  thou  sendest  him  out  free  from  thee,  thou  shalt 
not  let  him  go  away  empty : 14  Thou  shalt  furnish  him  liber 
ally  out  of  thy  flock,  and  out  of  thy  floor,  and  out  of  thy  wine- 

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560 


SERVITUDE. 


Gentile  Servants. 

press:  of  that  wherewith  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  blessed  thee 
thou  shalt  give  unto  him.  15  And  thou  shalt  remember  that 
thou  wast  a bond-man  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  the  Lord  thy 
God  redeemed  thee  : therefore  I command  thee  this  thing  to- 
day. 16  And  it  shall  be,  if  he  say  unto  thee,  I will  not  go 
away  from  thee;  because  he  loveth  thee  and  thine  house,  be- 
cause he  is  well  with  thee ; 17  Then  thou  shalt  take  an  awl, 
and  thrust  it  through  his  ear  unto  the  door,  and  he  shall  be 
thy  servant  for  ever.  And  also  unto  thy  maid-servant  thou 
shalt  do  likewise.  18  It  shall  not  seem  hard  unto  thee,  when 
thou  sendest  him  away  free  from  thee  : for  he  hath  been  worth 
a double  hired  servant  to  thee , in  serving  thee  six  years : and 
the  Lord  thy  God  shall  bless  thee  in  all  that  thou  doest. 

560.  Gentile  servants. 

Lev.  25  : 44  Both  thy  bond-men,  and  thy  bond-maids,  which 
thou  shalt  have,  shall  be  of  the  heathen  that  are  round  about 
you  ; of  them  shall  ye  buy  bond-men  and  bond-maids. 
45  Moreover,  of  the  children  of  the  strangers  that  do  sojourn 
among  you,  of  them  shall  ye  buy,  and  of  their  families  that 
are  with  you,  which  they  begat  in  your  land : and  they  shall 
be  your  possession.  46  And  ye  shall  take  them  as  an  inherit- 
ance for  your  children  after  you,  to  inherit  them  for  a posses- 
sion, they  shall  be  your  bond-men  for  ever : but  over  your 
brethren  the  children  of*  Israel,  ye  shall  not  rule  one  over  an- 
other with  rigor.  47  And  if  a sojourner  or  a stranger  wax 
rich  by  thee,  and  thy  brother  that  dwelleth  by  him  wax  poor, 
and  sell  himself  unto  the  stranger  or  sojourner  by  thee,  or  to 
the  stock  of  the  stranger’s  family : 48  After  that  he  is  sold  he 
may  be  redeemed  again ; one  of  his  brethren  may  redeem  him : 
49  Either  his  uncle,  or  his  uncle’s  son  may  redeem  him,  or  any 
that  is  nigh  of  kin  unto  him  of  his  family  may  redeem  him ; or 
if  he  be  able,  he  may  redeem  himself.  50  And  he  shall  reckon 
with  him  that  bought  him,  from  the  year  that  he  was  sold  to 
him,  unto  the  year  of  jubilee:  and  the  price  of  his  sale  shall 
be  according  unto  the  number  of  years,  according  to  the  time 
of  an  hired  servant  shall  it  be  with  him.  51  If  there  be  yet 
many  years  behind , according  unto  them  he  shall  give  again  the 
price  of  his  redemption  out  of  the  money  that  he  was  bought 
for.  52  And  if  there  remain  but  few  years  unto  the  year  of 
jubilee,  then  he  shall  count  with  him,  and  according  unto  his 
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561— 5G3 


Laws  'to  prevent  Cruelty — The  Jubilee — Duties  of  Masters  and  Servants. 

years  shall  he  give  him  again  the  price  of  his  redemption. 

53  And  as  a yearly  hired  servant  shall  he  be  with  him : and 
the  other  shall  not  rule  with  rigor  over  him  in  thy  sight. 

54  And  if  he  be  not  redeemed  in  these  years , then  he  shall  go 
out  in  the  year  of  jubilee,  both  he,  and  his  children  with  him. 

55  For  unto  me  the  children  of  Israel  are  servants,  they  are 
my  servants  whom  I brought  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt : 
I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

561.  Laws  to  prevent  cruelty  towards  servants . 

Ex.  21 : 20  And  if  a man  smite  his  servant,  or  his  maid,  with 
a rod,  and  he  die  under  his  hand  ; he  shall  be  surely  punished. 
21  Notwithstanding,  if  he  continue  a day  or  two,  he  shall  not 
be  punished  : for  he  is  his  money.  26  And  if  a man  smite  the 
eye  of  his  servant,  or  the  eye  of  his  maid,  that  it  perish ; he 
shall  let  him  go  free  for  his  eye’s  sake.  27  And  if  he  smite 
out  his  man-servant’s  tooth,  or  his  maid-servant’s  tooth ; he 
shall  let  him  go  free  for  his  tooth’s  sake. 

Dt.  23 : 15  Thou  shalt  not  deliver  unto  his  master  the  ser- 
vant which  is  escaped  from  his  master  unto  thee  : 16  He  shall 
dwell  with  thee,  even  among  you  in  that  place  which  he  shall 
choose  in  one  of  thy  gates  where  it  liketh  him  best : thou  shalt 
not  oppress  him. 

24:7  If  a man  be  found  stealing  any  of  his  brethren  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  and  maketh  merchandise  of  him,  or  selleth 
him  ; then  that  thief  shall  die  ; and  thou  shalt  put  evil  away 
from  among  you.  14  Thou  shalt  not  oppress  a hired  servant 
that  is  poor  and  needy,  whether  he  be  of  thy  brethren,  or  of  thy 
strangers  that  are  in  thy  land  within  thy  gates : 15  At  his  day 
thou  shalt  give  him  his  hire,  neither  shall  the  sun  go  down 
upon  it,  for  he  is  poor,  and  setteth  his  heart  upon  it:  lest  he 
cry  against  thee  unto  the  Lord,  and  it  be  sin  unto  thee. 

562.  Universal  freedom  at  the  year  of  jubilee. 

Lev.  25 . 10  And  ye  shall  hallow  the  fiftieth  year,  and  pro- 
claim liberty  throughout  all  the  land  unto  all  the  inhabitants 
thereof:  it  shall  be  a jubilee  unto  you;  and  ye  shall  return 
every  man  unto  his  possession,  and  ye  shall  return  every  man 
unto  his  family. 

563.  Apostolic  precepts  respecting  the  duties  of  masters  and 
servants. 

Ep.  6 : 5 Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  mas- 
44*  52 


563 


SERVITUDE. 


Duties  of  Masters  and  Servants. 


ters  according  to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  single- 
ness of  your  heart,  as  unto  Christ ; 6 Not  with  eye-service,  as 
men-pleasers ; but  as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of 
God  from  the  heart ; 7 With  good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the 
Lord,  and  not  to  men  : 8 Knowing  that  whatsoever  good  thing 
any  man  doeth,  the  same  shall  he  receive  of  the  Lord,  whether 
he  be  bond  or  free.  9 And,  ye  masters,  do  the  same  things 
unto  them,  forbearing  threatening  : knowing  that  your  Master 
also  is  in  heaven ; neither  is  there  respect  of  persons  with  him. 

Col.  3 : 22  Servants,  obey  in  all  things  your  masters  accord- 
ing to  the  flesh  ; not  with  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers ; but  in 
singleness  of  heart,  fearing  God : 23  And  whatsoever  ye  do. 
do  it  heartily,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  unto  men  ; 24  Knowing 
that  of  the  Lord  ye  shall  receive  the  reward  of  the  inheritance : 
for  ye  serve  the  Lord  Christ. 

4 : 1 Masters,  give  unto  your  servants  that  which  is  just  and 
equal ; knowing  that  ye  also  have  a Master  in  heaven. 

1 Tim.  5 : 18  For  the  scripture  saith,  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle 
the  ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And,  The  laborer  is  worthy 
of  his  reward. 

6 : 1 Let  as  many  servants  as  are  under  the  yoke  count  their 
own  masters  worthy  of  all  honor,  that  the  name  of  God  and 
his  doctrine  be  not  blasphemed.  2 And  they  that  have  believ- 
ing masters,  let  them  not  despise  them , because  they  are  breth- 
ren ; but  rather  do  them  service,  because  they  are  faithful  and 
beloved,  partakers  of  the  benefit.  These  things  teach  and  ex- 
hort. 3 If  any  man  teach  otherwise,  and  consent  not  to  whole- 
some words,  even  the  words  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  to 
the  doctrine  which  is  according  to  godliness,  4 He  is  proud, 
knowing  nothing. 

Tit.  2 : 9 Exhort  servants  to  be  obedient  unto  their  own 
masters,  and  to  please  them  well  in  all  things  ; not  answering 
again ; 10  Not  purloining,  but  shewing  all  good  fidelity ; that 
they  may  adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Savior  in  all  things. 

1 Pet.  2 : 18  Servants,  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all 
fear ; not  only  to  the  good  and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward. 
19  For  this  is  thank-worthy,  if  a man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  20  For  what  glory  is 
it , if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  pa- 
tiently ? but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for  it:  ye  take  it 
patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God. 

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SERVITUDE — SLAVERY  AND  OPPRESSION.  5G4,  565 
Freedom  recommended. — A Picture  of  Slavery  and  Oppression. 


564.  Freedom  recommended. 

1 Cor.  7:21  Art  thou  called  being  a servant?  care  not  for 
it;  but  if  thou  nrayest  be  made  free,  use  it  rather.  22  For  he 
that  is  called  in  the  Lord,  being  a servant,  is  the  Lord’s  free- 
man : likewise  also  he  that  is  called,  being  free,  is  Christ’s 
servant. 

Philemon  1 Paul,  a prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  Timothy 
our  brother,  unto  Philemon  our  dearly  beloved,  and  fellow- 
laborer,  10  I beseech  thee  for  my  son  Onesimus,  whom  1 have 
begotten  in  my  bonds  : 11  Which  in  time  past  was  to  thee  un- 
profitable, but  now  profitable  to  thee  and  to  me : 12  Whom  I 
have  sent  again  : thou  therefore  receive  him,  that  is,  mine  own 
bowels  : 13  Whom  I would  have  retained  with  me,  that  in  thy 
stead  he  might  have  ministered  unto  me  in  the  bonds  of  the 
gospel : 14  But  without  thy  mind  would  I do  nothing ; that 
thy  benefit  should  not  be  as  it  were  of  necessity,  but  willingly. 
15  For  perhaps  he  therefore  departed  for  a season,  that  thou 
shouldest  receive  him  for  ever  ; 16  Not  now  as  a servant,  but 
above  a servant,  a brother  beloved,  especially  to  me,  but  how 
much  more  unto  thee,  both  in  the  flesh,  and  in  the  Lord  ? 
20  Yea,  brother,  let  me  have  joy  of  thee  in  the  Lord:  refresh 
my  bowels  in  the  Lord.  21  Having  confidence  in  thy  obedi- 
ence I wrote  unto  thee,  knowing  that  thou  wilt  also  do  more 
than  I say. 

SLAVERY  AND  OPPRESSION. 

* 

565.  A picture  of  slavery  and  oppression. 

Ex.  3 : 9 Now  therefore,  behold,  the  cry  of  the  children  of 
Israel  is  come  unto  me : and  I have  also  seen  the  oppression 
wherewith  the  Egyptians  oppress  them. 

5 : 15  Then  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Israel  came  and 
cried  unto  Pharaoh,  saying,  Wherefore  dealest  thou  thus  with 
thy  servants  ? 16  There  is  no  straw  given  unto  thy  servants, 

and  they  say  to  us,  Make  brick : and  behold,  thy  servants  are 
beaten  ; but  the  fault  is  in  thine  own  people.  17  But  he  said, 
Ye  are  idle,  ye  are  idle:  therefore  ye  say,  Let  us  go,  and  do 
sacrifice  to  the  Lord.  18  Go  therefore  now,  and  work : for 
there  shall  no  straw  be  given  you,  yet  shall  ye  deliver  the  tale 
of  bricks.  19  And  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Israel  did  see 

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566 


SLAVERY  AND  OPPRESSION. 


Oppression  noticed. 

that  they  were  in  evil  case)  after  it  was  said,  Ye  shall  not  min- 
ish  aught  from  your  bricks  of  your  daily  task. 

Ps.  73  : 8 They  are  corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly  concerning 
oppression  : they  speak  loftily. 

Ec.  7 : 7 Surely  oppression  maketh  a wise  man  mad. 

Ezk.  22  : 27  Her  princes  in  the  midst  thereof  are  like  wolves 
ravening  the  prey,  to  shed  blood,  and  to  destroy  souls,  to  get 
dishonest  gain.  28  And  her  prophets  have  daubed  them  with 
untempered  mortar,  seeing  vanity,  and  divining  lies  unto  them, 
saying,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  when  the  Lord  hath  not 
spoken.  29  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression,  and 
exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the  poor  and  needy:  yea, 
they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrongfully. 

Jer.  5:26  For  among  my  people  are  found  wicked  men: 
they  lay  wait,  as  he  that  setteth  snares ; they  set  a trap,  they 
catch  men. 

Joel  3:3  And  they  have  cast  lots  for  my  people  ; and  have 
given  a boy  for  an  harlot,  and  sold  a girl  for  wine,  that  they 
might  drink.  6 The  children  also  of  Judah  and  the  children  of 
Jerusalem  have  ye  sold  unto  the  Grecians,  that  ye  might  re- 
move them  far  from  their  border. 

Am.  3 : 10  For  they  know  not  to  do  right,  saith  the  Lord, 
who  store  up  violence  and  robbery  in  their  palaces. 

Mic.  3 : 2 Who  hate  the  good,  and  love  the  evil ; who  pluck 
off  their  skin  from  off  them,  and  their  flesh  from  off  their  bones  ; 
3 Who  also  eat  the  flesh  of  my  people,  and  flay  their  skin  from 
off  them  ; and  they  break  their  bones,  and  chop  them  in  pieces, 
as  for  the  pot,  and  as  flesh  within  the  caldron. 

Nah.  3:1  Wo  to  the  bloody  city ! it  is  all  full  of  lies  and 
robbery  ; the  prey  departeth  not. 

Rev.  18 : 2 Babylon  the  great  is  fallen,  is  fallen,  and  is  be- 
come the  habitation  of  devils,  and  the  hold  of  every  foul  spirit, 
and  a cage  of  every  unclean  and  hateful  bird.  11  And  the 
merchants  of  the  earth  shall  weep  and  mourn  over  her ; for  no 
man  buyeth  their  merchandise  any  more  : 12  The  merchandise 
of  gold,  and  silver,  and  beasts,  and  sheep,  and  horses,  and 
chariots,  and  slaves,  and  souls  of  men. 

566.  God's  notice  of  oppression. 

Ex.  3 : 7 And  the  Lord  said,  I have  surely  seen  the  afflic- 
tion of  my  people  which  are  in  Egypt,  and  have  heard  their 
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567 


Man-stealing,  &c.,  forbidden. 

cry  by  reason  of  their  taskmasters  ; for  I know  their  sorrows  : 
9 Now  therefore,  behold,  the  cry  of  the  children  of  Israel  is 
come  unto  me  : and  I have  also  seen  the  oppression  wherewith 
the  Egyptians  oppress  them. 

Ps.  12  : 5 For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of  the 
needy,  now  will  1 arise,  saith  the  Lord  ; I will  set  him  in  safety 
from  him  that  puffeth  at  him. 

Ec.  5 : 8 If  thou  seest  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  and  vio- 
lent perverting  of  judgment  and  justice  in  a province,  marvel 
not  at  the  matter : for  he  that  is  higher  than  the  highest  re- 
gardeth  ; and  there  be  higher  than  they. 

Is.  61  : 8 For  I the  Lord  love  judgment,  I hate  robbery  for 
burnt-offering. 

Jer.  5:26  For  among  my  people  are  found  wicked  men: 
they  lay  wait,  as  he  that  setteth  snares  ; they  set  a trap,  they 
catch  men.  27  As  a cage  is  full  of  birds,  so  are  their  houses 
full  of  deceit : therefore  they  are  become  great,  and  waxen 
rich.  28  They  are  waxen  fat,  they  shine : yea,  they  overpass 
the  deeds  of  the  wicked : they  judge  not  the  cause,  the  cause 
of  the  fatherless,  yet  they  prosper ; and  the  right  of  the  needy 
do  they  not  judge.  29  Shall  I not  visit  for  these  things  ? saith 
the  Lord  : shall  not  my  so^l  be  avenged  on  such  a nation  as 
this  ? 

Ezk.  22 : 12  In  thee  have  they  taken  gifts  to  shed  blood; 
thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase,  and  thou  hast  greedily 
gained  of  thy  neighbors  by  extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me, 
saith  the  Lord  God.  13  Behold,  therefore  I have  smitten  mine 
hand  at  thy  dishonest  gain  which  thou  h^ist  made,  and  at  thy 
blood  which  hath  been  in  the  midst  of  thee.  14  Can  thy  heart 
endure,  or  can  thy  hands  be  strong,  in  the  days  that  I shall 
deal  with  thee  ? I the  Lord  have  spoken  it)  and  will  do  it. 

Jam.  5 : 4 Behold,  the  hire  of  the  laborers  who  have  reaped 
down  your  fields,  which  is  of  you  kept  back  by  fraud,  crieth ; and 
the  cries  of  them  which  have  reaped  are  entered  into  the  ears 
of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

567.  Divine  prohibition  and  denunciation  of  man-stealing , 
cruelly , injustice , and,  oppression. 

Ex.  21 : 16  And  he  that  stealeth  a man,  and  selleth  him,  or 
if  he  be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Dt.  5 : 17  Thou  shalt  not  kill.  18  Neither  shalt  thou  com- 
mit adultery.  19  Neither  shalt  thou  steal. 


525 


568 


SLAVERY  AND  OPPRESSION. 


Oppression  ruinous. 

Job  27  : 13  This  is  the  portion  of  a wicked  man  with  God, 
and  the  heritage  of  oppressors,  which  they  shall  receive  of  the 
Almighty.  14  If  his  children  be  multiplied,  it  is  for  the  sword: 
and  his  offspring  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  bread. 

Ps.  72 : 4 He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he  shall 
save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the 
oppressor. 

Jer.  22  : 13  Wo  unto  him  that  buildeth  his  house  by  unright- 
eousness, and  his  chambers  by  wrong ; that  useth  his  neigh- 
bor’s service  without  wages,  and  giveth  him  not  for  his  work. 

34 : 17  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Ye  have  not  heark- 
ened unto  me,  in  proclaiming  liberty,  every  one  to  his  brother, 
and  every  man  to  his  neighbor : behold,  I proclaim  a liberty 
for  you,  saith  the  Lord,  to  the  sword,  to  the  pestilence,  and  to 
the  famine ; and  I will  make  you  to  be  removed  into  all  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth. 

Ezk.  18  : 10  If  he  beget  a son  that  is  a robber,  a shedder  of 
blood,  and  that  doeth  the  like  to  any  one  of  these  things , 
12  Hath  oppressed  the  poor  and  needy,  hath  spoiled  by  vio- 
lence, hath  not  restored  the  pledge,  and  hath  lifted  up  his  eyes 
to  the  idols,  hath  committed  abomination,  13  Hath  given  forth 
upon  usury,  and  hath  taken  increase : shall  he  then  live  ? he 
shall  not  live : he  hath  done  all  these  abominations  ; he  shall 
surely  die  ; his  blood  shall  be  upon  him. 

1 Tim.  1 : 9 Knowing  this,  that  the  law  is  not  made  for  a 
righteous  man,  but  for  the  lawless  and  disobedient,  for  the  un- 
godly ana  for  sinners,  for  unholy  and  profane,  for  murderers 
of  fathers,  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  manslayers,  10  For 
whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile  themselves  with  mankind, 
for  men-stealers,  for  liars,  for  perjured  persons,  and  if  there  be 
any  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to  sound  doctrine. 

Jam.  2:13  For  he  shall  have  judgment  without  mercy  that 
hath  shewed  no  mercy  ; and  mercy  rejoiceth  against  judgment. 

(See  Rights  of  Man.) 

568.  Oppression  ruinous  to  oppressors. 

Pr.  21 : 7 The  robbery  of  the  wicked  shall  destroy  them;  be- 
cause they  refuse  to  do  judgment. 

Is.  30 : 12  Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Ploly  One  of  Israel,  Be- 
cause ye  despise  this  word,  and  trust  in  oppression  and  per- 
verseness, and  stay  thereon : 13  Therefore  this  iniquity  shall 
526 


SLAVERY  AND  OPPRESSION. 


569,  570 


Emancipation — Duty  to  the  Oppressed. 

be  to  you  as  a breach  ready  to  fall,  swelling  out  in  a high  wall, 
whose  breaking  cometh  suddenly  at  an  instant. 

Ezk.  22 : 29  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression, 
and  exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the  poor  and  needy : 
yea,  they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrongfully.  31  There- 
fore, have  I poured  out  mine  indignation  upon  them ; I have 
consumed  them  with  the  fire  of  my  wrath : their  own  way  have 
I recompensed  upon  their  heads,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

[See  Righteousness,  530 ; and  Unrighteousness,  595.] 

569.  Emancipating  the  oppressed  encouraged. 

Is.  58:6  Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I have  chosen  ? to  loose  the 
bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and  to  let 
the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 1 Is  it 

not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that  thou  bring  the 
poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ? when  thou  seest  the  naked, 
that  thou  cover  him  ; and  that  thou  hide  not  thyself  from  thine 
own  flesh  ? 8 Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  morn- 

ing, and  thine  health  shall  spring  forth  speedily : and  thy  right- 
eousness shall  go  before  thee ; the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be 
thy  rere-ward.  9 Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall 
answer  ; thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say,  Here  I am.  If  thou 
take  away  from  the  midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the  putting  forth 
of  the  finger,  and  speaking  vanity ; 10  And  if  thou  draw  out 
thy  soul  to  the  hungry,  and  satisfy  the  afflicted  soul ; then  shall 
thy  light  rise  in  obscurity,  and  thy  darkness  he  as  the  noon- 
day: 11  And  the  Lord  shall  guide  thee  continually,  and  sat- 
isfy thy  soul  in  drought,  and  make  fat  thy  bones : and  thou 
shalt  be  like  a watered  garden,  and  like  a spring  of  water, 
whose  waters  fail  not. 

570.  Duty  to  espouse  the  cause  of  the  injured  and  oppressed. 

Ps.  82  : 3 Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless : do  justice  to  the 

afflicted  and  needy.  4 Deliver  the  poor  and  needy : rid  them 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Pr.  21:13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor, 
he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard. 

24:  11  If  thou  forbear  to  deliver  them  that  are  drawn  unto 
death,  and  those  that  are  ready  to  be  slain  ; 12  If  thou  sayest, 
Behold,  we  knew  it  not ; doth  not  he  that  pondereth  the  heart 
consider  it  ? and  he  that  keepeth  thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know 
it  ? and  shall  not  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works  ? 

527 


571 


SLAVERY  AND  OPPRESSION. 


General  Precepts. 

Pr.  31:8  Open  thy  mouth  for  the  dumb  in  the  cause  of  all  such 
as  are  appointed  to  destruction.  9 Open  thy  mouth,  judge 
righteously,  and  plead  the  cause  of  the  poor  and  needy. 

Is.  1 : 17  Learn  to  do  well : seek  judgment,  relieve  the  op- 
pressed, judge  the  fatherless,  plead  for  the  widow. 

16 : 3 Take  counsel,  execute  judgment ; make  thy  shadow 
as  the  night  in  the  midst  of  the  noon-day  ; hide  the  outcasts; 
bewray  not  him  that  wandereth.  4 Let  mine  outcasts  dwell 
with  thee,  Moab  : be  thou  a covert  to  them  from  the  face  of 
the  spoiler : for  the  extortioner  is  at  an  end,  the  spoiler  ceas- 
eth,  the  oppressors  are  consumed  out  of  the  land. 

Jer.  21 : 12  O house  of  David,  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Execute 
judgment  in  the  morning,  and  deliver  him  that  is  spoiled  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor,  lest  my  fury  go  out  like  fire,  and 
burn  that  none  can  quench  it , because  of  the  evil  of  your  doings. 

Heb.  13 : 3 Remember  them  that  are  in  bonds,  as  bound 
with  them ; and  them  which  suffer  adversity,  as  being  your- 
selves also  in  the  body.  Ezk.  16  : 49. 

571.  General  precepts  respecting  the  duty  of  man  to  man. 

Mai.  2: 10  Have  we  not  all  one  father?  hath  not  one  God 
created  us  ? why  do  we  deal  treacherously  every  man  against 
his  brother,  by  profaning  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ? 

Mat.  7 : 12  Therefore  all  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that 
men  should  do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them  : for  this  is  the 
law  and  the  prophets. 

22:37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  39  And 
the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thy- 
self. 40  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and 
the  prophets. 

Gal.  5:  13  For,  brethren,  ye  have  been  called  unto  liberty; 
only  use  not  liberty  for  an  occasion  to  the  flesh,  but  by  love 
serve  one  another.  14  For  all  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  word, 
even  in  this,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  15  But 
if  ye  bite  and  devour  one  another,  take  heed  that  ye  be  not 
consumed  one  of  another. 

[See  Love,  368,  369 ; Rights  of  Man,  531 ; and  Dignity  of 
Man,  372.] 

528 


STEALING STRANGERS. 


572—574 


Stealing  forbidden — Punishment  of. — Duty  to  Strangers. 


STEALING. 

572.  Stealing  forbidden. 

Ex.  20 : 15  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Lev.  19:11  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither 
lie  one  to  another. 

Ep.  4 : 2S  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  no  more  : but  rather  let 
him  labor,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  good, 
that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

1 Pet.  4 : 15  But  let  none  of  you  suffer  as  a murderer,  or  as 
a thief,  or  as  an  evil-doer,  or  as  a busybody  in  other  men’s 
matters. 

573.  Punishment  of  stealing . 

Ex.  21:16  And  he  that  stealeth  a man,  and  selleth  him,  or 
if  he  be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Jos.  7 : 11  Israel  hath  sinned,  and  they  have  also  trans- 
gressed my  covenant  which  I commanded  them  : for  they  have 
even  taken  of  the  accursed  thing,  and  have  also  stolen,  and 
dissembled  also,  and  they  have  put  it  even  among  their  own 
stuff.  12  Therefore  the  children  of  Israel  could  not  stand  be- 
fore their  enemies,  but  turned  their  backs  before  their  enemies, 
because  they  were  accursed : neither  will  I be  with  you  any 
more,  except  ye  destroy  the  accursed  from  among  you.  24 — 26. 

Hos.  4 : 2 By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  stealing, 
and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood.  3 Therefore,  shall  the  land  mourn,  and  every  one  that 
dwelleth  therein  shall  languish,  with  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
and  with  the  fowls  of  heaven ; yea,  the  fishes  of  the  sea  also 
shall  be  taken  away. 

1 Cor.  6 : 10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor 
revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

STRANGERS. 

574.  Duty  to  strangers. 

Ex.  22:21  Thou  shalt  neither  vex  a stranger,  nor  oppress 
him  : for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

23  : 9 Also  thou  shalt  not  oppress  a stranger : for  ye  know 
the  heart  of  a stranger,  seeing  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land 
of  Egypt. 

Lev.  19 : 10  And  thou  shalt  not  glean  thy  vineyard,  neither 
shalt  thou  gather  every  grape  of  thy  vineyard  ; thou  shalt  leava 

45  529 


575,  576 


SUING SURETY. 


Suing  at  the  Law — Suretyship. 

them  for  the  poor  and  stranger : I am  the  Lord  your  God. 
33  And  if  a stranger  sojourn  with  thee  in  your  land,  ye  shall 
not  vex  him.  34  But  the  stranger  that  dwelleth  with  you 
shall  be  unto  you  as  one  born  among  you,  and  thou  shalt  love 
him  as  thyself ; for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt : I 
am  the  Lord  your  God. 

Dt.  1 : 16  And  1 charged  your  judges  at  that  time,  saying, 
Hear  the  causes  between  your  brethren,  and  judge  righteously 
between  every  man  and  his  brother,  and  the  stranger  that  is 
with  him. 

10  : 18  He  doth  execute  the  judgment  of  the  fatherless  and 
widow,  and  loveth  the  stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and  rai- 
ment. 19  Love  ye  therefore  the  stranger:  for  ye  were  stran- 
gers in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

Job  31 : 32  The  stranger  did  not  lodge  in  the  street:  hut  I 
opened  my  doors  to  the  traveller. 

Mat.  25  : 35  For  I was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  meat: 
I was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  drink : I was  a stranger,  and  ye 
took  me  in. 

Heb.  13  : 2 Be  not  forgetful  to  entertain  strangers : for  there- 
by some  have  entertained  angels  unawares. 

SUING. 

575.  Suing  at  the  law  before  the  unjust. 

Mat.  5 : 40  And  if  any  man  will  sue  thee  at  the  law,  and 
take  away  thy  coat,  let  him  have  thy  cloak  also. 

1 Cor.  6 : 1 Dare  any  of  you,  having  a matter  against  an- 
other, go  to  law  before  the  unjust,  and  not  before  the  saints  ? 
6 But  brother  goeth  to  law  with  brother,  and  that  before  the 
unbelievers.  7 Now  therefore  there  is  utterly  a fault  among 
you,  because  ye  go  to  law  one  with  another.  Why  do  ye  not 
rather  take  wrong  ? why  do  ye  not  rather  suffer  yourselves  to 
be  defrauded?  Pr.  19  : 11. 

SURETY. 

576.  Suretyship  discountenanced. 

Pr.  6 : 1 My  son,  if  thou  be  surety  for  thy  friend,  if  thou  hast 
stricken  thy  hand  with  a stranger,  2 Thou  art  snared  with  the 
words  of  thy  mouth,  thou  art  taken  with  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 
3 Do  this  now,  my  son,  and  deliver  thyself,  when  thou  art  come 
into  the  hand  of  thy  friend ; go,  humble  thyself,  and  make  sure 
530 


SWEARING. 


577 


Profane  Swearing. 

thy  friend.  4 Give  not  sleep  to  thine  eyes,  nor  slumber  to  thine 
eyelids.  5 Deliver  thyself  as  a roe  from  the  hand  of  the  hun- 
ter, and  as  a bird  from  the  hand  of  the  fowler. 

11:15  He  that  is  surety  for  a stranger  shall  smart  for  it: 
and  he  that  hateth  suretyship  is  sure. 

22  : 26  Be  not  thou  one  of  them  that  strike  hands,  or  of  them 
that  are  sureties  for  debts.  27  If  thou  hast  nothing  to  pay, 
why  should  he  take  away  thy  bed  from  under  thee  ? 

Pr.  17:  18,  and  20  : 16. 

SWEARING. 

577.  Profane  swearing  forbidden  as  a heinous  sin. 

Ex.  20  : 7 Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
in  vain : for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
his  name  in  vain. 

Lev.  19 : 12  And  ye  shall  not  swear  by  my  name  falsely, 
neither  shalt  thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God : 1 am  the 
Lord. 

24 : 10  And  the  son  of  an  Israelitish  woman,  whose  father 
was  an  Egyptian,  went  out  among  the  children  of  Israel ; and 
this  son  of  the  Israelitish  woman  and  a man  of  Israel  strove  to- 
gether in  the  camp ; 11  And  the  Israelitish  woman’s  son  blas- 
phemed the  nam4e  of  the  LORD , and  cursed ; and  they  brought 
him  unto  Moses  : (and  his  mother’s  name  was  Shelomith,  the 
daughter  of  Dibri,  of  the  tribe  of  Dan :)  12  And  they  put  him 
in  ward,  that  the  mind  of  the  Lord  might  be  shewed  them. 
13  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  14  Bring  forth 
him  that  hath  cursed  without  the  camp,  and  let  all  that  heard  him 
lay  their  hands  upon  his  head,  and  let  all  the  congregation 
stone  him.  15  And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, saying,  Whosoever  curseth  his  God  shall  bear  his  sin. 
16  And  he  that  blasphemeth  the  name  of  the  Lord,  he  shall 
surely  be  put  to  death,  and  all  the  congregation  shall  certainly 
stone  him  : as  well  the  stranger,  as  he  that  is  born  in  the  land, 
when  he  blasphemeth  the  name  of  the  LORD , shall  be  put  to 
death. 

Jer.  23 : 10  For  the  land  is  full  of  adulterers ; for  because  of 
swearing  the  land  mourneth ; the  pleasant  places  of  the  wil- 
derness are  dried  up,  and  their  course  is  evil,  and  their  force  is 
not  right. 

Hos.  4 : 2 By  swearing,  and  lying  and  killing,  and  stealing, 

531 


578,  579 


SWEARING. 


Rash  Swearing  exemplified. 

and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood.  3 Therefore,  shall  the  land  mourn. 

Zee.  5 : 3 Then  said  he  unto  me,  This  is  the  curse  that  goeth 
forth  over  the  face  of  the  whole  earth  : for  every  one  that 
stealeth  shall  be  cut  off  as  on  this  side,  according  to  it;  and 
every  one  that  sweareth  shall  be  cut  off  as  on  that  side,  accord- 
ing to  it. 

Mat.  5 : 34  But  1 say  unto  you,  Swear  not  at  all : neither  by 
heaven  ; for  it  is  God’s  throne : 35  Nor  by  the  earth;  for  it  is 
his  footstool : neither  by  Jerusalem  ; for  it  is  the  city  of  the 
great  King  : 36  Neither  shalt  thou  swear  by  thy  head,  because 
thou  canst  not  make  one  hair  white  or  black.  37  But  let  your 
communication  be,  Yea,  yea;  Nay,  nay:  for  whatsoever  is 
more  than  these  cometh  of  evil. 

Jam.  5 : 12  But  above  all  things,  my  brethren,  swear  nol 
neither  by  heaven,  neither  by  the  earth,  neither  by  any  othe 
oath:  but  let  your  yea,  be  yea;  and  your  nay,  nay;  lest  y*, 
fall  into  condemnation. 

578.  Examples  of  rash  swearing . 

Mat.  14 : 6 But  when  Herod’s  birth-day  was  kept,  the 
daughter  of  Herodias  danced  before  them,  and  pleased  Herod. 
7 Whereupon  he  promised  with  an  oath  to  give  her  whatso- 
ever she  would  ask.  8 And  she,  being  before  instructed  of 
her  mother,  said,  Give  me  here  John  Baptist’s  head  in  a 
charger.  9 And  the  king,  was  sorry : nevertheless  for  the 
oath’s  sake,  and  them  which  sat  with  him  at  meat,  he  com- 
manded it  to  be  given  her. 

Ac.  23  : 12  And  when  it  was  day,  certain  of  the  Jews  banded 
together,  and  bound  themselves  under  a curse,  saying,  that 
they  would  neither  eat  nor  drink  till  they  had  killed  Paul. 

579.  Oaths  of  confirmation. 

Dt.  10 : 20  Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God  ; him  shalt 
thou  serve,  and  to  him  shalt  thou  cleave,  and  swear  by  his 
name. 

Ps.  15  : 1 Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? who 
shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 4 He  that  sweareth  to  his  own 

hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

Ec.  8:21  counsel  thee  to  keep  the  king’s  commandment 
and  that  in  regard  of  the  oath  of  God. 

Mat.  26  : 63  And  the  high  priest  answered  and  said  unto 
532 


TEMPERANCE TEMPTATION. 


580,  581 


Temperance  a Christian  Duty. — Nature  of  Temptation. 

him,  I adjure  thee  by  the  living  God,  that  thou  tell  us  whether 
thou  be  the  Christ  the  Son  of  God.  64  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
Thou  hast  said. 

2 Cor.  1 : 23  Moreover,  I call  God  for  a record  upon  my 
soul,  that  to  spare  you  I came  not  as  yet  unto  Corinth. 

Heb.  6 : 16  For  men  verily  swear  by  the  greater : and  an 
oath  for  confirmation  is  to  them  an  end  of  all  strife.  17  Where- 
in God,  willing  more  abundantly  to  shew  unto  the  heirs  of 
promise  the  immutability  of  his  counsel,  confirmed  it  by  an 
oath. 

TEMPERANCE. 

580.  Temperance  a Christian  duty. 

1 Cor.  9 : 25  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery 
is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a corrupt- 
ible crown  ; but  we  an  incorruptible. 

Gal.  5 : 22  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temper- 
ance : against  such  there  is  no  law.  24  And  they  that  are 
Christ’s  have  crucified  the  flesh,  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 

Tit.  1 : 8 But  a lover  of  hospitality,  a lover  of  good  men, 
sober,  just,  holy,  temperate. 

2 Pet.  1 : 5 And  besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add  to 
your  faith,  virtue  ; and  to  virtue,  knowledge  ; 6 And  to  knowl- 
edge, temperance ; and  to  temperance,  patience ; and  to  pa- 
tience, godliness. 

[See  Intemperance,  337 — 341  and  Food,  194.] 
TEMPTATION. 

581.  Temptation , in  the  sense  of  trial , common  to  man. 

Gen.  22  : 1 And  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things,  that  God 
did  tempt  Abraham,  and  said  unto  him,  Abraham : and  he 
said,  Behold,  here  I am.  2 And  he  said,  Take  now  thy  son, 
thine  only  son  Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest,  and  get  thee  into  the 
land  of  Moriah ; and  offer  him  there  for  a burnt-offering  upon 
one  of  the  mountains  which  I will  tell  thee  of. 

Gal.  4 : 14  And  my  temptation  which  was  in  my  flesh  ye 
despised  not,  nor  rejected ; but  received  me  as  an  angel  of 
God,  even  as  Christ  Jesus. 

Heb.  4 : 15  For  we  have  not  a high  priest  which  cannot  be 
45*  533 


582—584 


TEMPTATION. 


Nature  of— Watchfulness  against — Divine  Aid  against  it. 

touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities  : but  was  in  all 
points  tempted  like  as  we  are)  yet  without  sin. 

Jam.  1 : 2 My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into 
divers  temptations;  3 Knowing  this , that  the  trying  of  your 
faith  worketh  patience. 

582.  Temptation , in  the  sense  of  solicitation  to  sin , arises 
from  a corrupt  heart . 

Jam.  1:13  Let  no  man  say  when  he  is  tempted,  I am 
tempted  of  God  : for  God  cannot  be  tempted  with  evil,  neither 
tempteth  he  any  man : 14  But  every  man  is  tempted,  when  he 
is  drawn  away  of  his  own  lust,  and  enticed.  15  Then,  when 
lust  hath  conceived,  it  bringeth  forth  sin ; and  sin,  when  it  is 
finished,  bringeth  forth  death. 

583.  Duty  to  pray  and  watch  against  tempters  and  tempta- 
tions. 

Pr.  1:10  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 
11—16. 

Mat.  6:13  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever.  Amen. 

26:41  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation  : 
the  spirit  indeed  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak. 

584.  Believers  shall  he  helped  out  of  all  their  temptaticms. 

1 Cor.  10  : 13  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but  such 
as  is  common  to  man : but  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer 
you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able  ; but  will  with  the 
temptation  also  make  a way  to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
bear  it. 

2 Cor.  12  : 7 And  lest  I should  be  exalted  above  measure 
through  the  abundance  of  the  revelations,  there  was  given  to 
me  a thorn  in  the  flesh,  the  messenger  of  Satan  to  buffet  me, 
lest  I should  be  exalted  above  measure.  8 For  this  thing  I 
besought  the  Lord  thrice,  that  it  might  depart  from  me. 
9 And  he  said  unto  me,  My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee  : for  my 
strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness.  Most  gladly  therefore 
will  I rather  glory  in  my  infirmities,  that  the  power  of  Christ 
may  rest  upon  me. 

Heb.  2 : 18  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered,  being 
tempted,  he  is  able  to  succor  them  that  are  tempted. 

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TIME. 


585—587 


Short — Important — Should  be  improved  without  Procrastination. 

2 Pet.  2 : 9 The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly 
out  of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of 
judgment  to  be  punished. 

Rev.  3 : 10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience 
I also  will  keep  thee  from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall 
come,  upon  all  the  world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the  earth. 

TIME. 

585.  Time  short. 

Ps.  89  : 47  Remember  how  short  my  time  is : wherefore  hast 
thou  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

1 Cor.  7 : 29  But  this  I say,  brethren,  The  time  is  short.  It 
remaineth,  that  both  they  that  have  wives,  be  as  though  they 
had  none;  30  And  they  that  weep,  as  though  they  wept  not; 
and  they  that  rejoice,  as  though  they  rejoiced  not;  and  they 
that  buy,  as  though  they  possessed  not;  31  And  they  that  use 
this  world,  as  not  abusing  it.  For  the  fashion  of  this  world 
passeth  away.  [See  Death,  133."] 

586.  Time  determines  our  eternal  condition. 

Mat.  16 : 25  For  whosoever  will  save  his  life,  shall  lose  it : 
and  whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my  sake,  shall  find  it. 
26  For  what  is  a man  profited,  if  he  shall  gain  the  whole  world, 
and  lose  his  own  soul  ? or  what  shall  a man  give  in  exchange 
for  his  soul  ? 27  For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory 

of  his  Father,  with  his  angels  ; and  then  he  shall  reward  every 
man  according  to  his  works.  [See  Probation,  468.] 

587.  Time  shoidd.  he  improved  ; or  procrastination  foi'hidden . 

Job  22  : 21  Acquaint  now  thyself  with  him,  and  be  at  peace : 

thereby  good  shall  come  unto  thee. 

Ps.  95  : 7 For  he  is  our  God ; and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his 
voice,  8 Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as 
in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness : 9 When  your  fa- 
thers tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw  my  work. 

Pr.  27  : 1 Boast  not  thyself  of  to-morrow  : for  thou  knowest 
not  what  a day  may  bring  forth. 

Ec.  9 : 10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do,  do  it  with 
thy  might,  for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge,  nor 
wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

2 Cor.  6:2  (For  he  saith,  I have  heard  thee  in  a time  ac* 

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588 


TONGUE. 


Sins  of  the  Tongue. 

cepted,  and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I succored  thee : be- 
hold, now  is  the  accepted  time ; behold,  now  is  the  day  of  sal- 
vation.) 

Heb.  2 : 1 Therefore  we  ought  to  give  the  more  earnest 
heed  to  the  things  which  we  have  heard,  lest  at  any  time  we 
should  let  them  slip.  [See  Death,  139."] 

TONGUE. 

588.  The  tongue  often  very  injurious  and  mischievous . 

Ps.  52  : 2 Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischiefs ; like  a sharp  razor, 
working  deceitfully. 

55  : 21  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother  than  butter, 
but  war  was  in  his  heart : his  words  were  softer  than  oil,  yet 
were  they  drawn  swords. 

57  : 4 My  soul  is  among  lions : and  I lie  even  among  them 
that  are  set  on  fire,  even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  spears 
and  arrows,  and  their  tongue  a sharp  sword. 

Pr.  11:9  A hypocrite  with  his  mouth  destroyeth  his  neigh- 
bor : but  through  knowledge  shall  the  just  be  delivered. 

12 : 18  There  is  that  speaketh  like  the  piercings  of  a sword: 
but  the  tongue  of  the  wise  is  health. 

16 : 27  An  ungodly  man  diggeth  up  evil : and  in  his  lips 
there  is  as  a burning  fire.  28  A froward  man  soweth  strife : 
and  a whisperer  separateth  chief  friends. 

17:9  He  that  covereth  a transgression  seeketh  love  ; but  he 
that  repeateth  a matter,  separateth  very  friends. 

18 : 7 A fool’s  mouth  is  his  destruction,  and  his  lips  are  the 
snare  of  his  soul.  8 The  words  of  a tale-bearer  are  as 
wounds,  and  they  go  down  into  the  innermost  parts  of  the  belly. 
21  Death  and  life  are  in  the  power  of  the  tongue : and  they 
that  love  it  shall  eat  the  fruit  thereof. 

25:18  A man  that  beareth  false  witness  against  his  neigh- 
bor is  a maul,  and  a sword,  and  a sharp  arrow. 

26 : 20  Where  no  wood  is,  there  the  fire  goeth  out : so  where 
there  is  no  tale-bearer,  the  strife  ceaseth. 

Jer.  9 : 8 Their  tongue  is  as  an  arrow  shot  out;  it  speaketh 
deceit : one  speaketh  peaceably  to  his  neighbor  with  his  mouth, 
but  in  heart  he  layeth  his  wait. 

1 Cor.  15 : 33  Be  not  deceived : Evil  communications  cor- 
rupt good  manners. 

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TONGUE. 


589 


Sins  of  the  Tongue. 

Jam.  3 : 5 Even  so  the  tongue  is  a little  member,  and  boast- 
eth  great  things.  Behold,  how  great  a matter  a little  fire  kin- 
dleth  ! 6 And  the  tongue  is  a fire,  a world  of  iniquity : so  is 

the  tongue  among  our  members,  that  it  defileth  the  whole  body, 
and  setteth  on  fire  the  course  of  nature  ; and  it  is  set  on  fire  of 
hell.  7 For  every  kind  of  beasts,  and  of  birds,  and  of  serpents, 
and  of  things  in  the  sea,  is  tamed,  and  hath  been  tamed,  of  man- 
kind : 8 But  the  tongue  can  no  man  tame ; it  is  an  unruly  evil, 
full  of  deadly  poison. 

[See  Flattery,  193  5 and  Lying,  370.] 

589.  Censoriousness , railing , tale-bearing , whispering , back- 
biting, slander , and  other  sins  of  the  tongue  forbidden. 

Lev.  19:16  Thou  shalt  not  go  up  and  down  as  a tale-bearer 
among  thy  people ; neither  shalt  thou  stand  against  the  blood 
of  thy  neighbor  ; I am  the  Lord. 

Ps.  101:5  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbor,  him  will 

1 cut  off:  him  that  hath  an  high  look  and  a proud  heart  will 
not  I suffer. 

Pr.  10 : 8 The  wise  in  heart  will  receive  commandments:  but 
a prating  fool  shall  fall. 

24  : 28  Be  not  a witness  against  thy  neighbor  without  cause ; 
and  deceive  not  with  thy  lips. 

Mat.  7 : 1 Judge  not,  that  ye  be  not  judged. 

Rom.  14 : 13  Let  us  not  therefore  judge  one  another  any 
more  : but  judge  this  rather,  that  no  man  put  a stumbling-block, 
or  an  occasion  to  fall  in  his  brother’s  way. 

1 Cor.  5:11  But  now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a brother  be  a fornicator,  or 
covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a railer,  or  a drunkard,  or  an  extor- 
tioner : with  such  a one  no  not  to  eat. 

Tit.  3 : 1 Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities  and 
powers,  to  obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready  to  every  good  work, 

2 To  speak  evil  of  no  man,  to  be  no  brawlers,  but  gentle,  shew- 
ing all  meekness  unto  all  men. 

1 Pet.  3 : 9 Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing: 
but  contrariwise,  blessing ; knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto 
called,  that  ye  should  inherit  a blessing. 

2 Pet.  2:11  Whereas  angels,  which  are  greater  in  power 
and  might,  bring  not  railing  accusation  against  them  before 
the  Lord. 


537 


590,  591 


TONGUE. 


Railing  at  Dignities — Bridling  the  Tongue. 

Jude  9 Yet  Michael  the  archangel,  when  contending  with 
the  devil,  he  disputed  about  the  body  of  Moses,  durst  not  bring 
against  him  a railing  accusation,  but  said,  The  Lord  rebuke 
thee. 

590.  Railing  at  dignities , and  reviling  superiors , particularly 
forbidden. 

Ex.  22  : 28  Thou  shalt  not  revile  the  gods,  nor  curse  the 
ruler  of  thy  people. 

Ac.  23  : 4 And  they  that  stood  by,  said,  Revilest  thou  God’s 
high  priest  ? 5 Then  said  Paul,  1 wist  not,  brethren,  that  he 

was  the  high  priest:  for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  not  speak 
evil  of  the  ruler  of  thy  people. 

2 Pet.  2 : 9 The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out 
of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judg- 
ment to  be  punished : 10  But  chiefly  them  that  walk  after  the 
flesh  in  the  lust  of  uncleanness,  and  despise  government.  Pre- 
sumptuous are  they , self-willed ; they  are  not  afraid  to  speak 
evil  of  dignities.  11  Whereas  angels,  which  are  greater  in 
power  and  might,  bring  not  railing  accusation  against  them 
before  the  Lord. 

Jude  8 Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile  the  flesh, 
despise  dominion,  and  speak  evil  of  dignities. 

[See  Aged  Persons,  8.] 

591.  Bridling  the  tongue  enjoined. 

Ps.  34 : 13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

39 : 1 I said,  I will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I sin  not  with 
my  tongue : I will  keep  my  mouth  with  a bridle,  while  the 
wicked  is  before  me. 

Pr.  4 : 24  Put  away  from  thee  a froward  mouth,  and  per- 
verse lips  put  far  from  thee. 

10  : 19  In  the  multitude  of  words  there  wanteth  not  sin : but 
he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is  wise. 

13:3  He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  keepeth  his  life : but  he 
that  openeth  wide  his  lips  shall  have  destruction. 

15  : 4 A wholesome  tongue  is  a tree  of  life : but  perverse- 
ness therein  is  a breach  in  the  spirit. 

21:23  Whoso  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his  tongue,  keepeth 
his  soul  from  troubles. 

E®.  10  : 20  Curse  not  the  king,  no,  not  in  thy  thought;  and 
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UNBELIEF  AND  ATHEISM. 


592 


Nature,  Extent,  and  Consequences  of. 

curse  not  the  rich  in  thy  bed-chamber : for  a bird  of  the  air 
shall  carry  the  voice,  and  that  which  hath  wings  shall  tell  the 
matter. 

Mic.  7 : 5 Trust  ye  not  in  a friend,  put  ye  not  confidence  in 
a guide : keep  the  doors  of  thy  mouth  from  her  that  lieth  in 
thy  bosom. 

Ep.  4 : 29  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of  your 
mouth,  but  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it  may 
minister  grace  unto  the  hearers.  31  Let  all  bitterness,  and 
wrath,  and  anger,  and  clamor,  and  evil-speaking,  be  put  away 
from  you,  with  all  malice. 

5 : 3 But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness, 
let  it  not  be  once  named  among  you,  as  becometh  saints ; 
4 Neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are 
not  convenient : but  rather  giving  of  thanks. 

Col.  3 : 8 But  now  ye  also  put  off  all  these ; anger,  wrath, 
malice,  blasphemy,  filthy  communication  out  of  your  mouth. 

2 Tim.  2 : 16  But  shun  profane  and  vain  babblings : for  they 
will  increase  unto  more  ungodliness. 

Jam.  1:26  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious,  and 
bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man’s 
religion  is  vain. 

4:11  Speak  not  evil  one  of  another,  brethren. 

1 Pet.  2 : 1 Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile, 
and  hypocrisies,  and  envies,  and  all  evil-speakings,  2 As  new- 
born babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the  word,  that  ye  may 
grow  thereby. 

3 : 10  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let  him  re- 
frain his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak  no  guile. 

UNBELIEF  AND  ATHEISM. 

592.  Nature , extent , and  consequences  of  unbelief  and  Atheism . 

Ex.  5 : 2 Who  is  the  Lord,  that  I should  obey  his  voice  ? 

Ps.  2 : 3 Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and  cast  away 
their  cords  from  us. 

10:4  God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts.  11  He  hath  said  in 
his  heart,  God  hath  forgotten:  he  hideth  his  face;  he  will 
never  see  it.  13  Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn  God  ? 
he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  thou  wilt  not  require  it. 

14 : 1 The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God, 

539 


592 


UNBELIEF  AND  ATHEISM. 


Nature,  Extent,  and  Consequences  of. 

They  are  corrupt,  they  have  done  abominable  works,  there  is 
none  that  doeth  good. 

Ps.  59  : 7 Behold,  they  belch  out  with  their  mouth  : swords 
are  in  their  lips  : for  who,  say  they , doth  hear  ? 

73 : 9 They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and  their 
tongue  walketh  through  the  earth.  10  Therefore  his  people 
return  hither:  and  waters  of  a full  cup  are  wrung  out  to  them. 
11  And  they  say,  How  doth  God  know?  and  is  there  knowl- 
edge in  the  Most  High  ? 

94 : 5 They  break  in  pieces  thy  people,  O Lord,  and  afflict 
thy  heritage.  6 They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and 
murder  the  fatherless.  7 Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall  not 
see,  neither  shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

Is.  56  : 12  Come  ye,  say  they , I will  fetch  wine,  and  we  will 
fill  ourselves  with  strong  drink;  and  to-morrow  shall  be  as  this 
day,  and  much  more  abundant. 

Ezk.  8 : 12  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  hast  thou 
seen  what  the  ancients  of  the  house  of  Israel  do  in  the  dark, 
every  man  in  the  chambers  of  his  imagery?  for  they  say,  The 
Lord  seeth  us  not;  the  Lord  hath  forsaken  the  earth. 

Mk.  6 : 6 And  he  marvelled  because  of  their  unbelief. 

16 : 14  Afterward  he  appeared  unto  the  eleven,  as  they  sat 
at  meat,  and  upbraided  them  with  their  unbelief,  and  hardness 
of  heart,  because  they  believed  not  them  which  had  seen  him 
after  he  was  risen.  16  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized, 
shall  be  saved ; but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. 

Rom.  3 : 18  There  is  no  fear  of  God  before  their  eyes. 

2 Pet.  3 : 3 Knowing  this  first,  that  there  shall  come  in  the 
last  days  scoffers,  walking  after  their  own  lusts,  4 And  say- 
ing, Where  is  the  promise  of  his  coming?  for  since  the  fathers 
fell  asleep,  all  things  continue  as  they  were  from  the  beginning 
of  the  creation. 

Consequences  of. 

Num.  14 : 11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  How  long 
will  this  people  provoke  me?  and  how  long  will  it  be  ere  they 
believe  me,  for  all  the  signs  which  I have  shewed  among 
them  ? 12  I will  smite  them  with  the  pestilence,  and  disinherit 
them,  and  will  make  of  thee  a greater  nation  and  mightier  than 
they. 

Ps.  50  : 21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I kept  silence  5 
thou  thou ghtest  that  I was  altogether  such  an  one  as  thyself: 
540 


UNBELIEF  AND  ATHEISM UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.  593,  594 

Source  of  Unbelief. — Unrighteousness  forbidden. 

but  I will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  before  thine  eyes. 
22  Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I tear  you  in 
pieces,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver. 

Zep.  1 : 12  I will  search  Jerusalem  with  candles,  and  punish 
the  men  that  are  settled  on  their  lees  : that  say  in  their  heart, 
The  Lord  will  not  do  good,  neither  will  he  do  evil. 

Jn.  3 : IS  He  that  believeth  not,  is  condemned  already. 
36  He  that  believeth  not  the  Son,  shall  not  see  life ; but  the 
wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him. 

16 : 8 And  when  he  is  come,  he  will  reprove  the  world  of 
sin,  and  of*  righteousness,  and  of  judgment : 9 Of  sin,  because 
they  believe  not  on  me. 

Rom.  11:20  Because  of  unbelief  they  were  broken  off,  and 
thou  standest  by  faith. 

593.  Unbelief— its  source . 

Jn.  5 : 44  How  can  ye  believe,  which  receive  honor  one  of 
another,  and  seek  not  the  honor  that  cometh  from  God  only? 

8 : 43  Why  do  ye  not  understand  my  speech?  even  because 
ye  cannot  hear  my  word. 

Ep.  4 : 18  Having  the  understanding  darkened,  being  alien- 
ated from  the  life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  that  is  in 
them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart. 

Heb.  3 : 12  Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any  of  you 
an  evil  heart  of  unbelief,  in  departing  from  the  living  God. 

UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 

594.  Unrighteousness  and  dishonesty  forbidden. 

Lev.  19 : 11  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither 
lie  one  to  another.  13  Thou  shalt  not  defraud  thy  neighbor, 
neither  rob  him : the  wages  of  him  that  is  hired  shall  not  abide 
with  thee  all  night  until  the  morning.  35  Ye  shall  do  no  un- 
righteousness in  judgment,  in  mete-yard,  in  weight,  or  in 
measure. 

25:  14  And  if  thou  sell  aught  unto  thy  neighbor,  or  buyest 
aught  of  thy  neighbor’s  hand,  ye  shall  not  oppress  one  another. 

Dt.  19:14  Thou  shalt  not  remove  thy  neighbor’s  land-mark, 
which  they  of  old  time  have  set  in  thine  inheritance,  which 
thou  shalt  inherit  in  the  land  that  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee  to  possess  it. 

25 : 13  Thou  shalt  not  have  in  thy  bag  divers  weights,  a 
46  541 


595 


UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Inexpedient. 

great  and  a small.  14  Thou  shalt  not  have  in  thine  house 
divers  measures,  a great  and  a small:  15  But  thou  shalt  have 
a perfect  and  just  weight,  a perfect  and  just  measure  shalt  thou 
have ; that  thy  days  may  be  lengthened  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Dt.  27 : 17  Cursed  be  he  that  removeth  his  neighbor’s  land- 
mark : and  all  the  people  shall  say,  Amen. 

Ps.  82 : 2 How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  accept  the, 
persons  of  the  wicked?  Selah. 

Pr.  11 : 1 A false  balance  is  abomination  to  the  Lord  : but 
a just  weight  is  his  delight. 

1 Th.  4 : 6 That  no  man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his  brother 
in  any  matter : because  that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all 
such,  as  we  also  have  forewarned  you  and  testified. 

595.  Unrighteousness , extortion , inexpedient , or  the  folly 

of  sin . 

Job  21 : 17  How  oft  is  the  candle  of  the  wicked  put  out?  and 
how  oft  cometh  their  destruction  upon  them  ? God  distributeth 
sorrows  in  his  anger.  18  They  are  as  stubble  before  the  wind, 
and  as  chaff  that  the  storm  carrieth  away.  19  God  layethup 
his  iniquity  for  his  children  : he  rewardeth  him,  and  he  shall 
know  it.  20  His  eyes  shall  see  his  destruction,  and  he  shall 
drink  of  the  wrath  of  the  Almighty. 

Ps.  1 : 4 The  ungodly  are  not  so : but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away.  5 Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not 
stand  in  the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous.  6 For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  right- 
eous : but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

34  : 16  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to 
cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth.  21  Evil  shall 
slay  the  wicked : and  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be 
desolate. 

73 : 12  Behold,  these  are  the  ungodly,  who  prosper  in  the 
world.  18  Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery  places  : thou 
castedst  them  down  into  destruction.  19  How  are  they  brought 
into  desolation,  as  in  a moment ! they  are  utterly  consumed 
with  terrors. 

Pr.  3 : 33  The  curse  of  the  Lord  is  in  the  house  of  the 
wicked  : but  he  blesseth  the  habitation  of  the  just. 

11:31  Behold,  the  righteous  shall  be  recompensed  in  the 
earth : much  more  the  wicked  and  the  sinner. 

542 


UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 


595 


Inexpedient. 

13 : 5 A righteous  man  hateth  lying : hut  a wisked  man 
is  loathsome,  and  cometh  to  shame.  15  Good  understanding 
giveth  favor : but  the  way  of  transgressors  is  hard. 

28:8  He  that  by  usury  and  unjust  gain  increaseth  his  sub- 
stance, he  shall  gather  it  for  him  that  shall  pity  the  poor. 

Jer.  17  : 11  As  the  partridge  sitteth  on  eggs , and  hatcheth 
them  not ; so  he  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  by  right,  shall  leave 
them  in  the  midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a fool. 

22:  17  But  thine  eyes  and  thine  heart  are  not  but  for  thy 
covetousness,  and  for  to  shed  innocent  blood,  and  for  oppres- 
sion, and  for  violence,  to  do  it.  18  Therefore  thus  saith  the 
Lord  concerning  Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah ; 
They  shall  not  lament  for  him,  saying , Ah  my  brother  ! or,  Ah 
sister  ! they  shall  not  lament  for  him,  saying , Ah  lord  ! or,  Ah 
his  glory ! 19  He  shall  be  buried  with  the  burial  of  an  ass, 

drawn  and  cast  forth  beyond  the  gates  of  Jerusalem. 

27 : 13  This  is  the  portion  of  a wicked  man  with  God,  and 
the  heritage  of  oppressors,  which  they  shall  receive  of  the  Al- 
mighty. 14  If  his  children  be  multiplied,  it  is  for  the  sword : 
and  his  offspring  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  bread.  15  Those 
that  remain  of  him  shall  be  buried  in  death  : and  his  widows 
shall  not  weep.  16  Though  he  heap  up  silver  as  the  dust,  and 
prepare  raiment  as  the  clay ; 17  He  may  prepare  #,  but  the 
just  shall  put  it  on,  and  the  innocent  shall  divide  the  silver. 

Ezk.  22  : 12  In  thee  have  they  taken  gifts  to  shed  blood ; 
thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase,  and  thou  hast  greedily 
gained  of  thy  neighbors  by  extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me, 
saith  the  Lord  God.  13  Behold,  therefore  I have  smitten  mine 
hand  at  thy  dishonest  gain  which  thou  hast  made,  and  at  thy 
blood  which  hath  been  in  the  midst  of  thee.  14  Can  thine 
heart  endure,  or  can  thine  hands  be  strong,  in  the  days  that  1 
shall  deal  with  thee  ? I the  Lord  have  spoken  it , and  will  do  it. 

28  : 15  Thou  wast  perfect  in  thy  ways  from  the  day  that  thou 
wast  created,  till  iniquity  was  found  in  thee.  16  By  the  mul- 
titude of  thy  merchandise  they  have  filled  the  midst  of  thee 
with  violence,  and  thou  hast  sinned : therefore  I will  cast  thee 
as  profane  out  of  the  mountain  of  God : and  I will  destroy  thee, 
O covering  cherub,  from  the  midst  of  the  stones  of  fire. 

Mat.  23  : 25  Wo  unto  you.  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites ! 
for  ye  make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  platter,  but 
within  they  are  full  of  extortion  and  excess. 


543 


596 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 


Prevalent. 

Mk.  8 : 36  For  what  shall  it  profit  a man,  if  he  shall  gain  the 
whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul  ? 37  Or  what  shall  a man 

give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ? 

1 Cor.  6 : 9 Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  in- 
herit the  kingdom  of  God  ? Be  not  deceived  ; neither  fornica- 
tors, nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers 
of  themselves  with  mankind,  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous, 
nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

Jam.  5 : 3 Your  gold  and  silver  is  cankered  ; and  the  rust  of 
them  shall  be  a witness  against,  you,  and  shall  eat  your  flesh 
as  it  were  fire.  Ye  have  heaped  treasure  together  for  the  last 
days.  4 Behold,  the  hire  of  the  laborers  who  have  reaped 
down  your  fields,  which  is  of  you  kept  back  by  fraud,  crieth  ; 
and  the  cries  of  them  which  have  reaped  are  entered  into  the 
ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

2 Pet.  2 : 5 And  spared  not  the  old  world,  but  saved  Noah 
the  eighth  'person , a preacher  of  righteousness,  bringing  in  the 
flood  upon  the  world  of  the  ungodly  ; 6 And  turning  the  cities 
of  Sodom  and  Gomorrah  into  ashes,  condemned  them  with  an 
rverthrow,  making  them  an  ensample  unto  those  that  after 
should  live  ungodly. 

[See  77,  276,  349,  and  416.] 

WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 

596.  Prevalence  of  war  and  fighting. 

Gen.  6:11  The  earth  also  was  corrupt  before  God;  and  the 
earth  was  filled  with  violence. 

Ps.  74 : 20  Have  respect  unto  the  covenant : for  the  dark 
places  of  the  earth  are  full  of  the  habitations  of  cruelty. 

Pr.  12 : 6 The  words  of  the  wicked  are  to  lie  in  wait  for 
blood  : but  the  mouth  of  the  upright  shall  deliver  them. 

Is.  1 : 15  And  when  ye  spread  forth  your  hands,  I will  hide 
mine  eyes  from  you  ; yea,  when  ye  make  many  prayers,  I will 
not  hear : your  hands  are  full  of  blood. 

Ezk.  33 : 25  Wherefore,  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God;  Ye  eat  with  the  blood,  and  lift  up  your  eyes  to- 
ward your  idols,  and  shed  blood  : and  shall  ye  possess  the 
land?  26  Ye  stand  upon  your  sword,  ye  work  abomination, 
and  ye  defile  every  one  his  neighbor’s  wife : and  shall  ye  pos- 
sess the  land? 

544 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 


597 


Sin  and  Foily  of  Warlike  Passions. 

Jn.  8 : 44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of 
your  lather  ye  will  do:  he  was  a murderer  from  the  beginning, 
and  abode  not  in  the  truth ; because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own : for  he  is  a 
liar,  and  the  father  of  it. 

597.  Sin  and  folly  of  angry  and  revengeful  passions . 

Job  5:2  For  wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy  slayeth 
the  silly  one. 

Ps.  37 : 8 Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath : fret  not 
thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

Pr.  11 : 17  The  merciful  man  doeth  good  to  his  own  soul‘ 
but  he  that,  is  cruel  troubleth  his  own  flesh. 

13:10  Only  by  pride  cometh  contention  : but  with  the  well- 
advised  is  wisdom. 

14:16  A wise  man  feareth,  and  departeth  from  evil : but 
the  fool  rageth,  and  is  confident.  17  He  that  is  soon  angry 
dealeth  foolishly  : and  a man  of  wicked  devices  is  hated. 
29  He  that  is  slow  to  wrath  is  of  great  understanding : but  he 
that  is  hasty  of  spirit  exalte th  folly. 

15:18  A wrathful  man  stirreth  up  strife : but  he  that  is 
slow  to  anger  appeaseth  strife. 

16  : 32  He  that  is  slow  to  anger  is  better  than  the  mighty  ; 
and  he  that  ruleth  his  spirit,  than  he  that  taketh  a city. 

19 : 19  A man  of  great  wrath  shall  suffer  punishment : for 
if  thou  deliver  him,  yet  thou  must  do  it  again. 

20  : 22  Say  not  thou,  I will  recompense  evil ; but  wait  on 
the  Lord,  and  he  shall  save  thee. 

22  : 24  Make  no  friendship  with  an  angry  man  ; and  with  a 
furious  man  thou  shalt  not  go. 

24 : 17  Rejoice  not  when  thine  enemy  falleth,  and  let  not 
thy  heart  be  glad  when  he  stumbleth  : 18  Lest  the  Lord  see 
it,  and  it  displease  him,  and  he  turn  away  his  wrath  from  him. 
29  Say  not,  I will  do  so  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  me : I will 
render  to  the  man  according  to  his  work. 

25  : 28  He  that  hath  no  rule  over  his  own  spirit  is  like  a city 
that  is  broken  down,  and  without  walls. 

26  : 17  He  that  passeth  by,  and  meddleth  with  strife  belong- 
ing not  to  him,  is  like  one  that  taketh  a dog  by  the  ears.  2\  As 
coals  are  to  burning  coals,  and  wood  to  fire;  so  is  a conten- 
tious man  to  kindle  strife. 


46 


545 


598 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 


Sin,  Folly,  and  Danger  of. 

Pr.  27  : 4 Wrath  is  cruel,  and  anger  is  outrageous;  but  who 
is  able  to  stand  before  envy  ? 

29 : 22  An  angry  man  stirreth  up  strife  and  a furious  man 
ahoundeth  in  transgression. 

30 : 33  Surely  the  churning  of  milk  bringeth  forth  butter, 
and  the  wringing  of  the  nose  bringeth  forth  blood : so  the  for- 
cing of  wrath  bringeth  forth  strife. 

Ec.  7 : 9 Be  not  hasty  in  thy  spirit  to  be  angry : for  anger 
resteth  in  the  bosom  of  fools. 

Rom.  12  : 17  Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil.  19  Dear- 
ly beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but  rather  give  place  unto 
wrath:  for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is  mine;  I will  repay,  saith 
the  Lord. 

14:  10  But  why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother?  or  why  dost 
thou  set  at  nought  thy  brother  ? for  we  shall  all  stand  before 
the  judgment-seat  of  Christ. 

1 Cor.  4 : 5 Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the  time,  until 
the  Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light  the  hidden  things 
of  darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts : 
and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  of  God. 

Ep.  4:31  Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  clam- 
or, and  evil-speaking,  be  put  away  from  you,  with  all  malice. 

1 Th.  5 : 14  Now  we  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn  them  that 
are  unruly,  comfort  the  feeble-minded,  support  the  weak,  be 
patient  toward  all  men.  15  See  that  none  render  evil  for  evil 
unto  any  man ; but  ever  follow  that  which  is  good,  both  among 
yourselves,  and  to  all  men. 

Heb.  10  : 30  For  we  know  him  that  hath  said,  Vengeance 
belongeth  unto  me,  I will  recompense,  saith  the  Lord.  And 
again,  The  Lord  shall  judge  his  people. 

1 Pet.  3 : 8 Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion 
one  of  another;  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous: 
9 Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing:  but  contra- 
riwise, blessing ; knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye 
should  inherit  a blessing. 

598.  Sin,  folly,  and  danger  of  unchristian  war  and  fighting. 

Gen.  49  : 5 Simeon  and  Levi  are  brethren;  instruments  of 
cruelty  are  in  their  habitations.  6 O my  soul,  come  not  thou 
into  their  secret;  unto  their  assembly,  mine  honor,  be  not  thou 
united  ! for  in  their  anger  they  slew  a man,  and  in  their  self- 
546 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 


598 


Sin,  Folly,  and  Danger  of. 

will  they  digged  down  a wall.  7 Cursed  be  their  anger,  for  it 
was  fierce  : and  their  wrath,  for  it  was  cruel:  I will  divide  them 
in  Jacob,  and  scatter  them  in  Israel. 

Ex.  20  : 13  Thou  shalt  not  kill.  Lk.  18  : 20. 

Lev.  19 : 18  Thou  shalt  not  avenge,  nor  bear  any  grudge 
against  the  children  of  thy  people,  but  thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself:  I am  the  Lord. 

Hab.  2 : 12  Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  a town  with  blood,  and 
establisheth  a city  by  iniquity  ! 

Mat.  26 : 52  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Put  up  again  thy 
sword  into  his  place : for  all  they  that  take  the  sword,  shall 
perish  with  the  sword. 

Lk.  3 : 14  And  the  soldiers  likewise  demanded  of  him,  say- 
ing, And  what  shall  we  do  ? And  he  said  unto  them,  Do 
violence  to  no  man,  neither  accuse  any  falsely ; and  be  con- 
tent with  your  wages. 

1 Cor.  3 : 3 For  ye  are  yet  carnal : for  whereas  there  is 
among  you  envying,  and  strife,  and  divisions,  are  ye  not 
carnal,  and  walk  as  men  ? 4 For  while  one  saith,  I am  of 

Paul ; and  another,  I am  of  Apollos  ; are  ye  not  carnal  ? 

Ph.  2 : 3 Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife  or  vain-glory ; 
but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than 
themselves. 

Jam.  2 : 11  For  he  that  said,  Do  not  commit  adultery;  said 
also,  Do  not  kill.  Now,  if  thou  commit  no  adultery,  yet  if  thou 
kill,  thou  art  become  a transgressor  of  the  law. 

3 : 16  For  where  envying  and  strife  is,  there  is  confusion 
and  every  evil  work. 

4 : 1 From  whence  come  wars  and  fightings  among  you  ? 
come  they  not  hence,  even  of  your  lusts  that  war  in  your  mem- 
bers ? 12  There  is  one  lawgiver,  who  is  able  to  save,  and  to 

destroy : who  art  thou  that  judgest  another  ? 

Folly  and  danger  of. 

Ps.  5 : 6 Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing : the 
Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

Pr.  17  : 14  The  beginning  of  strife  is  as  when  one  let.teth  out 
water : therefore  leave  off  contention,  before  it  be  meddled 
with. 

18  : 6 A fool’s  lips  enter  into  contention,  and  his  mouth  call- 
eth  for  strokes. 


547 


598 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 


Sin,  Folly,  and  Danger  of. 

' Pr.  29:  9 If  a wise  man  contendeth  with  a foolish  man, 
whether  he  rage  or  laugh,  there  is  no  rest. 

Ezk.  25 : 12  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  that  Edom 
hath  dealt  against  the  house  of  Judah  by  taking  vengeance, 
and  hath  greatly  offended,  and  revenged  himself  upon  them ; 
13  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  also  stretch  out 
my  hand  upon  Edom,  and  will  cut  off  man  and  beast  from  it ; 
and  I will  make  it  desolate  from  Teman  ; and  they  of  Dedan 
shall  fall  by  the  sword.  14  And  I will  lay  my  vengeance  upon 
Edom  by  the  hand  of  my  people  Israel:  and  they  shall  do  in 
Edom  according  to  mine  anger  and  according  to  my  fury; 
and  they  shall  know  my  vengeance,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

35 : 5 Because  thou  hast  had  a perpetual  hatred,  and  hast 
shed  the  blood  of  the  children  of  Israel  by  the  force  of  the 
sword  in  the  time  of  their  calamity,  in  the  time  that  their  ini- 
quity had  an  end  : 6 Therefore,  as  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God, 
I will  prepare  thee  unto  blood,  and  blood  shall  pursue  tbee : 
since  thou  hast  not  hated  blood,  even  blood  shall  pursue  thee. 

Hos.  4:2  By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  stealing, 
and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood.  3 Therefore,  shall  the  land  mourn,  and  every  one  that 
dwelleth  therein  shall  languish,  with  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
and  with  the  fowls  of  heaven  ; yea,  the  fishes  of  the  sea  also 
shall  be  taken  away. 

Am.  1:11  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  transgressions 
of  Edom,  and  for  four,  I will  not  turn  away  the  ‘punishment 
thereof : because  he  did  pursue  his  brother  with  the  sword, 
and  did  cast  off  all  pity,  and  his  anger  did  tear  perpetually, 
and  he  kept  his  wrath  for  ever. 

Rom.  2 : 8 But  unto  them  that  are  contentious,  and  do  not 
obey  the  truth,  but  obey  unrighteousness : indignation  and 
wrath,  9 Tribulation  and  anguish ; upon  every  soul  of  man 
that  doeth  evil : of  the  Jew  first,  and  also  of  the  Gentile. 

Gal.  5 : 15  But  if  ye  bite  and  devour  one  another,  take  heed 
that  ye  be  not  consumed  one  of  another. 

1 Jn.  3:15  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is  a murderer: 
and  ye  know  that  no  murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him. 

Rev.  13 : 10  He  that  leadeth  into  captivity  shall  go  into 
captivity : he  that  killeth  with  the  sword,  must  be  killed  with 
the  sword.  Here  is  the  patience  and  the  faith  of  the  saints. 

21:8  But  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abominable, 
548 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 


599 


How  to  treat  Enemies,  and  to  prevent  War. 

and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and  idolaters, 
and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which  burneth 
with  fire  and  brimstone  : which  is  the  second  death. 

599.  How  to  treat  enemies , and  to  prevent  war  and  fighting. 

Ps.  37  : 3 Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ; so  shalt  thou 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Pr.  10  : 12  Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes : but  iu.~e  covereth  all 
sms. 

18:7  When  a man’s  ways  please  the  Lord,  he  maketh 
even  his  enemies  to  be  at  peace  with  him. 

18:24  A man  that  hath  friends  must  shew  himself  friendly  : 
and  there  is  a friend  that  sticketh  closer  than  a brother. 

20:3  It  is  an  honor  for  a man  to  cease  from  strife : but 
every  fool  will  be  meddling. 

25 : 15  By  long  forbearing  is  a prince  persuaded,  and  a soft 
tongue  breaketh  the  bone.  21  If  thine  enemy  be  hungry,  give 
him  bread  to  eat ; and  if  he  be  thirsty,  give  him  water  to 
drink : 22  For  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  upon  his  head,  and 
the  Lord  shall  reward  thee. 

29  : 8 Scornful  men  bring  a city  into  a snare : but  wise  men 
turn  away  wrath. 

Mat.  5:38  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  An  eye 
for  an  eye,  and  a tooth  for  a tooth.  39  But  I say  unto  you, 
That  ye  resist  not  evil : but  whosoever  shall  smite  thee  on  thy 
right  cheek,  turn  to  him  the  other  also.  40  And  if  any  man 
will  sue  thee  at  the  law,  and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him  have 
thy  cloak  also.  43  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy : 44  But  I say 
unto  you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do 
good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despite- 
fully  use  you,  and  persecute  you  ; 45  That  ye  may  be  the 
children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  : for  he  maketh 
his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain 
on  the  j Mit  and  on  the  unjust.  46  For  if  ye  love  them  which 
love  you,  what  reward  have  ye  ? do  not  even  the  publicans 
the  same  ? 

Lk.  6 : 30  Give  to  every  man  that  asketh  of  thee ; and  of  him 
that  taketh  away  thy  goods,  ask  them  not  again.  35  But  love 
ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend,  hoping  for  nothing 
again ; and  your  reward  shall  be  great,  and  ye  shall  be  the  chil- 

549 


600 


WATCHFULNESS. 


Required. 

dren  of  the  Highest  : for  he  is  kind  unto  the  unthankful  and  to 
the  evil.  36  Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is 
merciful.  37  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged  -:  condemn 
not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned  : forgive,  and  ye  shall  be 
forgiven. 

Rom.  12  : 14  Bless  them  which  persecute  you : bless,  and 
curse  not.  20  Therefore,  if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him;  if 
he  thirst,  give  him  drink : for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals 
of  fire  on  his  head.  21  Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome 
evil  with  good.  [See  196,  193,  386,  428,  429,  546.] 

WATCHFULNESS. 

600.  Watchfulness  and  fighting  the  good  fight  of  faith  re- 
quired. 

Ps.  39 : 1 I said,  I will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  1 sin  not 
with  my  tongue : I will  keep  my  mouth  with  a bridle,  while 
the  wicked  is  before  me. 

Mat.  26  : 41  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temp- 
tation : the  spirit  indeed  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.  Mk. 
14 : 38. 

Mk,  13  : 33  Take  ye  heed,  watch  and  pray:  for  ye  know  not 
when  the  time  is.  34  For  the  Son  of  man  is  as  a man  taking 
a far  journey,  who  left  his  house,  and  gave  authority  to  his 
servants,  and  to  every  man  his  work ; and  commanded  the 
porter  to  watch.  35  Watch  ye  therefore : for  ye  know  not 
when  the  master  of  the  house  cometh,  at  even,  or  at  midnight, 
or  at  the  cock-crowing,  or  in  the  morning:  36  Lest  coming 
suddenly,  he  find  you  sleeping.  37  And  what  I say  unto  you, 
I say  unto  all,  Watch. 

Lk.  12  : 37  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  lord  when 
he  cometh  shall  find  watching : verily,  I say  unto  you,  that  he 
shall  gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat,  and 
will  come  forth  and  serve  them. 

1 Cor.  10  : 12  Wherefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he  standeth, 
take  heed  lest  he  fall. 

16  : 13  Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the  faith,  quit  you  like  men, 
be  strong. 

Ep.  5:15  See  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as 
fools,  but  as  wise,  16  Redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days 
are  evil. 

6 : 10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in 
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Required. 

the  power  of  his  might.  11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God, 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil. 

Ph.  1 : 27  Only  let  your  conversation  be  as  it  becometh  the 
gospel  of  Christ : that  whether  I come  and  see  you,  or  else  be 
absent,  I may  hear  of  your  affairs,  that  ye  stand  fast  in  one 
spirit,  with  one  mind  striving  together  for  the  faith  of  the  gos- 
pel ; 28  And  in  nothing  terrified  by  your  adversaries : which 
is  to  them  an  evident  token  of  perdition,  but  to  you  of  salva- 
tion, and  that  of  God. 

1 Th.  5 : 6 Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  do  others  ; but  let 
us  watch  and  be  sober. 

1 Tim.  6:12  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  hold  on  eter- 
nal life,  whereunto  thou  art  also  called,  and  hast  profe-ssed  a 
good  profession  before  many  witnesses. 

2 Tim.  2 : 3 Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a good  sol- 
dier of  Jesus  Christ. 

4 : 5 But  watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure  afflictions,  do  the 
work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  ministry. 

1 Pet.  4 : 7 But  the  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand : be  ye 
therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 


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EDITORIAL  NOTICES  OF  THE  SCRIPTURE  MANUAL 


From  the  New  Engktnder. 

The  design  of  this  work  is,  to  furnish  scripture  proofs  of  the  doctrines  of  Revela- 
tion, the  duties  of  morality  and  religion,  and  of  all  the  institutions  of  Christianity  ; 
and,  on  the  other  hand,  to  refute  religi  us  errors  by  the  same  authority.*  * * The 
sound  judgment  and  accurate  discrimination  with  which  this  plan  has  been  car- 
ried out,  are  worthy  of  praise.  Diligent  care  appears  to  have  been  taken  to  avoid 
irrelevant  quotations,  and  to  select  as  proof  those  passages  only  which  directly 
assert,  or  at  least  plainly  implv,  the  truth  of  the  points  to  be  established.  The 
work  is  the  best  of  the  kind  within  our  knowledge. 

From  the  New  York  Observer. 

This  is  a work  which  must  have  cost  the  compiler  a vast  amount  of  labor,  and 
will  therefore,  as  its  title  shows,  be  a labor  saving  machine.  * * * Such  an 
arrangement,  executed  with  immense  toil  and  much  skill,  must  be  of  great  assist- 
ance, both  to  ministers  and  private  Christians,  and  we  are  not  surprised  that  dis- 
tinguished biblical  students  bestow  upon  the  work  their  highest  praise. 

From  the  New  York  Evangelist. 

The  design  of  this  volume  is  something  like  that  of  Gaston’s  Collection,  though 
afar  more  complete  and  able  work.  It  arranges  passages  of  Scripture  under  ap- 
propriate heads,  in  a systematic  form,  covering  the  whole  field  of  didactic  theol- 
ogy. It  is  most  full  on  the  most  important  points,  and  evinces  in  its  arrangement 
a very  nice  skill,  and  great  familiarity  with  theological  systems.  The  author  has 
shown  great  industry  and  accuracy  in  the  compilation,  and  has  a right  to  congrat- 
ulate himself  upon  the  successful  performance  of  a much-needed  and  long-desired 
work. 

From  the  Newark  Daily  Advertiser. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  volumes  ever  offered  to  the  Christian  reader; 
certainly,  and  beyond  comparison,  the  most  useful  compilation  of  Scripture  teach- 
ings of  which  we  have  any  knowledge.  It  presents,  in  fact,  a methodical  and 
entire  system  of  Christian  duty  and  doctrine,  drawn  exclusively  from  the  sacred 
volume,  without  mutilation  or  a word  of  comment,  and  so  arranged,  with  an 
alphabetical  index,  that  the  reader  may  see  at  a glance  the  whole  teaching  of  the 
Scriptures  upon  the  leading  topics  of  theological  and  moral  inquiry  — the  doc- 
trines and  duties  which  are  generally  held  to  be  of  primary  importance  to  us  all. 
With  this  Manual  in  his  hands.no  man  need  hesitate  for  a moment  as  to  the  teach- 
ing or  requirements  of  the  Bible  on  any  of  the  leading  subjects  affecting  our  reli- 
gious duties  and  interests. 

The  compiler  has  been  engaged  upon  the  work  for  many  years,  and  his  labors 
have  been  carefully  revised  by  some  of  the  first  divines  of  our  country,  who  give 
the  work  now  before  us  their  most  unqualified  approbation. 

From  a Notice  in  the  Christian  Watchman,  Boston. 

In  selecting  and  arranging  texts  of  Scripture,  the  author  has  had  particular  ref- 
erence to  the  prevailing  errors  of  the  times,  and  has  adjusted  his  texts  to  meet 
them,  so  that  it  is,  to  a great  degree,  a book  for  the  times. 

From  the  Boston  Recorder. 

This  book  has  met  with  a measure  of  public  favor  and  patronage  which  indicates 
its  value.  Its  preparation  evinces  sound  judgment,  as  well  as  protracted  and  pa- 
tient labor.  It  is  an  epitome  of  the  Bible,  and  the  passages  illustrative  of  any 
particular  subject  are  so  arranged  as  greatly  to  facilitate  the  study  of  the  Scrip- 
tures. To  ministers,  Sabbath  school  teachers,  and  families,  the  Manual  will  be  of 
essential  service,  as  the  experience  of  many  has  already  proved.  In  the  notices 
of  the  work  which  accompany  this  edition,  we  believe  ail  will  concur  who  use  the 
Scripture  Manual  sufficiently  to  know  its  worth. 

From  the  Christian  Intelligencer,  (N.  Y.) 

Mr.  Simmons,  in  executing  this  work,  has  expended  a treasure  of  toil,  and 
exerted  much  skill.  The  tribute  he  has  thus  paid  to  the  doctrines  of  Inspiration, 
fully  entitles  him  to  the  gratitude  of  all  who  reverence  and  study  the  Bible.  It  is 
a complete  svstem  of  Divinity,  exhibited  in  the  very  language  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
and  the  collation  is  so  extensive  as  to  form  a synopsis  of  sacred  text.  The  book 
will  be  of  great  value  to  ministers  of  the  gospel,  students  of  theology,  Sabbath 
school  teachers  and  scholars,  and  is  calculated  to  afford  much  facility  to  Christian 
families  in  the  study  of  the  Bible. 

From  the  Christian  Observer,  Philadelphia. 

This  is  a rich,  copious,  well  -selected  and  well-arranged  text  book,  exhibiting  the 
results  of  great  labor,  in  bringing  together  numerous  proof  texts,  strictly  allied  in 
their  meaning,  on  a very  large  number  of  subjects— so  formed  as  to  present  in 
their  beautiful  svmmetry  the  features  of  evangelical  truth.  It  is  justly  regarded 
as  the  most  valuable  work  of  the  kind  ever  published  in  our  language,  and  we 
commend  it  tq  the  attention  of  ministers,  Sunday  school  teachers,  and  all  persons 
who  desire  the  aid  of  a manual  in  acquiring  the  most  important  knowledge. 


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